Motor oil never a remedy for mange

When Linus was brought to Lake Martin Animal Shelter two months ago, he had received severe burns from hot motor oil. Shelter manager Mia Chandler said some consider this a “home remedy” for mange, but it only causes terrible wounds and leaves permanent scars on the animal. | Submitted

Though the four-month-old puppy Linus is on the mend and has found a new home, the pup’s happy story could have ended much differently based on his condition when he arrived at Lake Martin Animal Shelter two months ago.

Shelter manager Mia Chandler said when Linus was picked up by animal control officers and brought to the shelter, it was obvious he had been subjected to a “home treatment” for mange, a common skin disease caused by mites.