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08-21-2009, 09:39 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whittier, CA
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| Arghhh! This is not happening.. I was so embarrased to post this, I've waited the whole week but thought it might be good info. I took my Mini-Bull Terrier Ginger to the vet this week, she has had a rash on her neck for some time, she has had it before in the summer and we and my last vet thought it was hot spots or allergies. Low and behold (here we go) through my new vet, it is MANGE, OMG I couldn't believe it and started asking what about my 9mo puppy who loves to lick her sister. Okay, not transfereable, possibly curable but very difficult. Did my research and the vet assured me she was born with it and I respond you mean she's been walking around with this for 7 years? Apparently it is transferable from the mother (now I'm thinking great breeder?), it also says DO NOT BREED THESE DOGS... And I am thankful she never wanted too, though we tried, I finally got my son to let us fix her last year. So we have weeks of dips ahead of us and every time I see Shayna licking her sister I cringe and try to stop it. Not sure I trust the non-transferrable. I feel so bad for Ginger, she's looking better, but now I feel oggy petting her. I know, bad mom. Oh... on a side note, I have always been allergic to Ginger (never any other dog) and I get hives when we have skin contact, so I asked the vet if he thought that is what I'm allergic too, and thought probably (they are paracites). If I can clear this up maybe I can finally hold her and not have hives (that's why I got Shayna so I could cuddle a dog and not get hives).... Oh and this is my week, Shayna became a woman (so I'm chasing her around with diapers), I just finished my husbands custody battle for his son and we won, I started teaching again and this... I'm exausted... So now I've posted my story, go ahead and hit me... |
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08-21-2009, 12:45 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Aww you didn't know. The vet should have but at least now you know and can treat it. Sounds like a crazy week!! Glad the custody went well.
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08-21-2009, 12:56 PM | #3 |
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| My dog had mange before and my other dog didnt get it. My vet said any dog can get it. He said all dogs have mites. When a dogs immune system gets down they can multiply rapidly and cause mange.
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08-21-2009, 01:03 PM | #4 |
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| This sounds more like Demodex |
08-21-2009, 01:04 PM | #5 |
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| I will be praying that your week gets better and that Ginger gets better soon. I am a new teacher and had my first teacher day today. First kid day is Wednesday. This is a very hectic time so I definitly feel for you.
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08-21-2009, 01:30 PM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whittier, CA
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| Thank all for your kind words, I was beginning to think this thread had the koodies. |
08-21-2009, 01:54 PM | #7 |
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| At least you did the right thing , took her in, found out, and now the dog is getting treated . DO not be so hard on yourself! Shoot everything happens all at once sometimes. Bad timing though. With school starting. I use to teach preschoolers, and that was always a busy time of yr .I taught for over 20 yrs in the ECE field. ANd also have a child who is special needs. One of my Dogs is sick right now too, and back to school this week for for son , has me drained , and I am not even teaching ! I hope everyth8ing smooths out for you in this transition. The Bull Terrier is being treated, and that is the most important thing . Go easy on yourself .
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08-21-2009, 02:01 PM | #8 |
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| hopefully you can get it under control and be able to love on both your babies
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08-21-2009, 03:37 PM | #9 |
Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member | Correct. All dogs have these mites. Demodex mange is quite common for puppies to have. It is passed on from their mothers. It in no way reflects on the breeder. this particular mange is not contagious to people or other dogs. You probably didn't notice it because it was never that bad. your old vet on the other hand SHOULD have done a skin scrap when he first noticed the rash... but what can you do. glad you found a new vet that is taking care of your bully.
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08-21-2009, 03:51 PM | #10 |
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| Aww poor little guy! I am sure he will get some much needed relief soon. It happens more often than most people think. |
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