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junodale · 08-27-2008, 05:24 AM

After the last two years of visiting Vets trying to cure what the Doctors says are mites on her feet, she still chews her feet raw, everybody has a $500.00 solution, but none work, I'm at my witts end, so I thought I would find a forum the caters to Yorkies and try and get some opinions of what to do, I've tried several Vets, but I still have no solution, I'm not blaming them, but I feel so bad for my dog, she can hardly walk her feet are so tender from chewing, I can't be the only person with a Yorkie that has this problem, I am asking for help

Thanks in advance
junodale

txshopper73 · 08-27-2008, 05:28 AM

Did the vet do testing and determined that it is mites?

red98vett · 08-27-2008, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by junodale

After the last two years of visiting Vets trying to cure what the Doctors says are mites on her feet, she still chews her feet raw, everybody has a $500.00 solution, but none work, I'm at my witts end, so I thought I would find a forum the caters to Yorkies and try and get some opinions of what to do, I've tried several Vets, but I still have no solution, I'm not blaming them, but I feel so bad for my dog, she can hardly walk her feet are so tender from chewing, I can't be the only person with a Yorkie that has this problem, I am asking for help

Thanks in advance
junodale

sending you a pm - I know someone who dealt with this very problem

maxmom · 08-27-2008, 05:34 AM

I am sorry for what you and your baby are going through, and I'm sure you'll find answers to many of your questions. Now, could it be allergies, either to the food she eats, or may be environmental? do you have carpets? perhaps something in the carpet, maybe the cleaners you use.

red98vett · 08-27-2008, 05:59 AM

Mites and Mange in dogs

read this - you may want a skin scraping done to determine if you really have this problem - if so - it needs to be treated ASAP

chachi · 08-27-2008, 06:07 AM

Chachi had mites and had to have dips. The treatment for it wasnt cheap it was about $250 but youve got to do it or the dog can get so bad it has to be put to sleep

qnsqt720 · 08-27-2008, 07:27 AM

Wow I'm so sorry to hear that. My lil one licks her paws when her nails are long. But for our next visit to the vet I will def have them look into that just to be on the safe side.

junodale · 08-28-2008, 04:37 AM

Thanks for all the replies, to answer a couple of questions that were posted. Yes the Vet tested for mites a year ago, I'm not totally sure about the allergies, I don't think so and I do not have any carpet in the house all tile, I'm in south Florida, we like tile, I will read through the mite web site that was sent by red98vett, thanks for the help, keep the suggestions coming
junodale

Wylie's Mom · 08-28-2008, 06:40 AM

It looks like you've received some GREAT advice from folks who have already dealt with this problem - so I hope you find a solution in there. Also, it's important that you're feeding a highly nutritious diet right now so 1) he can heal and 2) so that he's not experiencing food allergies, which causes them further biting/chewing of the paws. What are you feeding?

Jokerman · 08-28-2008, 08:13 AM

I am sooo sorry to hear about your dog's problem. How painful and horrible for her. I am not very experienced with Yorkies, but I am VERY experienced with dogs and wildlife. If this is truly a mite issue, please start your dog on a Heartworm pill containing Ivomec. Heartgard Plus contains it, also Revolution and Interceptor. There may be other brands too. If it is truly mites causing her problem, the Ivomec (Ivermectin) will CURE her in one dose. I am shocked your vet did not recommend this from the start. So often vets will go the expensive route for a cure, rather than the simple EASY way (and inexpensive). The cure for mites is so easy. I have used Ivomec for over 20 years on animals as small as squirrels, and it is safe and effective. PLEASE give it a try. If the Ivomec doesn't cure your dog in one (oral) dose, then it isn't mites causing the problems. I would think it would more likely be caused from allergies.

Best of luck to you and please give the Ivomec a try.

bchgirl · 08-28-2008, 08:24 AM

I personally know two dogs (not yorkies) who are allergic to grass. Both of them will chew their feet like mad. The solution one person is using...her dogs wears booties outside. The other allows his on the grass but immediately after coming in the house...he uses medicated wipes between his toes and paw pads. He also gets a dose of benedryll daily.

My mother's dog picked up mites in her feet from goose poop left in their yard. The problem wasn't so much the vet couldn't cure it...she would get re-infested. Once the geese were eliminated....she no longer had a problem.

SophieRose · 08-29-2008, 06:28 PM

You also might request a scraping between her toes. Charlie had yeast and when he becomes itchy, I bath him in a prescription shampoo. The sample will show yeast, and scraping will definitely show mites. Good luck. Deborah

SophieRose · 08-29-2008, 06:30 PM

PS If it is mites, then your pup shouldn't receive prednisone or any cortisone meds because this drug activates the mites.

smartpuppiepets · 08-30-2008, 07:46 AM

See, i never heard of it and i am thankfull in this place i am getting educated. Good luck on the responses. I hope you find the solution. Sorry i am not of any help but keeping the thread going ... hopefully you can get this resolved once for all.

Latte's Mom · 08-30-2008, 08:49 AM

WHOA!! Latte had Ivermectin shots about a year ago. I didn't know I could just give her Heartgard Plus. Also, she take a teensie bit of cortisone for allergies and SHE LICKS HER PAWS A LOT!! It may be mites and the coritsone is making it worse, right? I'm calling the vet supply right now and checking on the Heartgard Plus. (I no longer think it's food allergies, because she is mainly a fish and sweet potato gal with a little Blue Buffalo fishy food.)

08-27-2008, 05:24 AM	#1
junodale YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: tequesta Posts: 2	Feet Mites After the last two years of visiting Vets trying to cure what the Doctors says are mites on her feet, she still chews her feet raw, everybody has a $500.00 solution, but none work, I'm at my witts end, so I thought I would find a forum the caters to Yorkies and try and get some opinions of what to do, I've tried several Vets, but I still have no solution, I'm not blaming them, but I feel so bad for my dog, she can hardly walk her feet are so tender from chewing, I can't be the only person with a Yorkie that has this problem, I am asking for help Thanks in advance junodale

08-27-2008, 05:28 AM	#2
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 14,194 Blog Entries: 1	Did the vet do testing and determined that it is mites? __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley Gracie, London and Dallas

08-27-2008, 05:34 AM	#4
maxmom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,052 Blog Entries: 1	I am sorry for what you and your baby are going through, and I'm sure you'll find answers to many of your questions. Now, could it be allergies, either to the food she eats, or may be environmental? do you have carpets? perhaps something in the carpet, maybe the cleaners you use. __________________ Maxmom

08-27-2008, 05:59 AM	#5
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 30,436	Mites and Mange in dogs read this - you may want a skin scraping done to determine if you really have this problem - if so - it needs to be treated ASAP __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri.. AKA Spy-Girls (photos here) Click for LABELS Click for CARDS * SAY NO to PET STORES ! www.designsbyvillette.com USING YOUR PHOTOS !

08-27-2008, 06:07 AM	#6
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 23,180	Chachi had mites and had to have dips. The treatment for it wasnt cheap it was about $250 but youve got to do it or the dog can get so bad it has to be put to sleep __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

08-27-2008, 07:27 AM	#7
qnsqt720 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Astoria Posts: 102	Wow I'm so sorry to hear that. My lil one licks her paws when her nails are long. But for our next visit to the vet I will def have them look into that just to be on the safe side. __________________ Proud Mommy of Bambi

08-28-2008, 04:37 AM	#8
junodale YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: tequesta Posts: 2	feet mites Thanks for all the replies, to answer a couple of questions that were posted. Yes the Vet tested for mites a year ago, I'm not totally sure about the allergies, I don't think so and I do not have any carpet in the house all tile, I'm in south Florida, we like tile, I will read through the mite web site that was sent by red98vett, thanks for the help, keep the suggestions coming junodale

08-28-2008, 06:40 AM	#9
Wylie's Mom Marcel + Wylie = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,196 Blog Entries: 2	It looks like you've received some GREAT advice from folks who have already dealt with this problem - so I hope you find a solution in there. Also, it's important that you're feeding a highly nutritious diet right now so 1) he can heal and 2) so that he's not experiencing food allergies, which causes them further biting/chewing of the paws. What are you feeding? __________________ ~o~o~o~o~o~o~My Goofy Blog: Velvet Lava Cafe~o~o~o~o~o~o~ Ann ~ Mom to Marcel Verdel Purcell & Wylie "Floop" Fitzsmudge We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals. ~ Immanuel Kant

08-28-2008, 08:13 AM	#10
Jokerman Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: OK Posts: 79	I am sooo sorry to hear about your dog's problem. How painful and horrible for her. I am not very experienced with Yorkies, but I am VERY experienced with dogs and wildlife. If this is truly a mite issue, please start your dog on a Heartworm pill containing Ivomec. Heartgard Plus contains it, also Revolution and Interceptor. There may be other brands too. If it is truly mites causing her problem, the Ivomec (Ivermectin) will CURE her in one dose. I am shocked your vet did not recommend this from the start. So often vets will go the expensive route for a cure, rather than the simple EASY way (and inexpensive). The cure for mites is so easy. I have used Ivomec for over 20 years on animals as small as squirrels, and it is safe and effective. PLEASE give it a try. If the Ivomec doesn't cure your dog in one (oral) dose, then it isn't mites causing the problems. I would think it would more likely be caused from allergies. Best of luck to you and please give the Ivomec a try.

08-28-2008, 08:24 AM	#11
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 11,169	I personally know two dogs (not yorkies) who are allergic to grass. Both of them will chew their feet like mad. The solution one person is using...her dogs wears booties outside. The other allows his on the grass but immediately after coming in the house...he uses medicated wipes between his toes and paw pads. He also gets a dose of benedryll daily. My mother's dog picked up mites in her feet from goose poop left in their yard. The problem wasn't so much the vet couldn't cure it...she would get re-infested. Once the geese were eliminated....she no longer had a problem. __________________ Deb, Ramsey, Reese, Reggie & Trace who watches over us Ramsey 's Bailey

08-29-2008, 06:28 PM	#12
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,195	You also might request a scraping between her toes. Charlie had yeast and when he becomes itchy, I bath him in a prescription shampoo. The sample will show yeast, and scraping will definitely show mites. Good luck. Deborah __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291

08-29-2008, 06:30 PM	#13
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,195	PS If it is mites, then your pup shouldn't receive prednisone or any cortisone meds because this drug activates the mites. __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291

08-30-2008, 07:46 AM	#14
smartpuppiepets Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beverly Posts: 82	See, i never heard of it and i am thankfull in this place i am getting educated. Good luck on the responses. I hope you find the solution. Sorry i am not of any help but keeping the thread going ... hopefully you can get this resolved once for all. __________________ "The reason a dog has many friends is because it wags it's tail instead of it's tong " [i]Smartpuppiepets@yahoo.com /I][

08-30-2008, 08:49 AM	#15
Latte's Mom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 67	feet mites WHOA!! Latte had Ivermectin shots about a year ago. I didn't know I could just give her Heartgard Plus. Also, she take a teensie bit of cortisone for allergies and SHE LICKS HER PAWS A LOT!! It may be mites and the coritsone is making it worse, right? I'm calling the vet supply right now and checking on the Heartgard Plus. (I no longer think it's food allergies, because she is mainly a fish and sweet potato gal with a little Blue Buffalo fishy food.)