03-31-2008, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SophieRose Hi, when I adopted Charlie (10 yo) last year, he had a beat up immune system, he had demodex, -0- t4 (thyroid) and was on ivermectin. However, his mites are gone and he has a dose of Revolution each month. Also, any dog that has a history of demodex cannot have steriods because it activates the mites. Warmly, Deborah
PS Sorry your Gracie has a chronic case because Ivermectin is bitter tasting. |
Thanks for the tidbit on the steroids! I'll have to write that down in his file to keep that in mind for future vet visits if it's needed.
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