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Demodetic mange isnt really contagious.
If its that one, you shouldnt have any worries.
Sarcoptic mange is contagious.
Dogs should be kept apart in that case, although having said that, there still has to be quite heavy direct contact between the dogs to pass it on.
For example, a non-infected dog can briefly come into contact with a sarcoptic mange dog and still not automatically get it, although it is not worth the risk.
my dog has freqently come into contact with dem. mange dogs with no worries, and once or twice briefly with sarcoptic mange dogs without getting it, as i used to treat, foster, or handle mange regularly as part of my job.
i just took precautions where necc.