Elaine, she is just precious and what a beautiful name. Mites? Charlie had demodex (mites) and never treated properly. His old vet records note them when he was 4; he is now 10. When I adopted him in April, he was being treated with Ivermectin and the vet said the mites come from their mother when they are born. Of course, he is too old now but his immune system was comprised. His hair was very thin and had to have skin scrapings until there were zero mites.
Also, he had thyroid deficiency which is under control with a thyroid pill twice a day (a complete blood panel showed the results). Also, the vet began Charlie on Nordic Naturals Pet Cod Liver Oil which has helped his coat immensely.
Something to think about as she grows and the mites never go away, but are dormant. Also, if she is diagnosed with demodex, she can never have prednisone (cortisone) because it activates the mites.
Good luck and look forward to more posts about Lilly. Also, Elaine, I am so sorry to hear that your Momma is so ill. Take good care of yourself, dear girl. Warmly, Deborah |