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ragincajun · 09-17-2011, 09:54 AM

Well, not sure how bad it may be.

We have had Fergie three weeks yesterday and I brought her to our vet three weeks ago today (the first day after we picked her up). She's a rescue and has had a horrible itching/scratching problem.

The vet gave her a shot and some pills that she took for right at 2 weeks. Her skin cleared up beautifully and the new pink skin was a beautiful site after seeing her covered in sores and scabs.

Well, about two days ago I noticed she was starting to scratch real bad again. She never stopped completely, but it was 100% better than it was. So I brought her back to the vet today for a follow up and the vet now thinks that she has Sarcoptic Mange.

One of our other dogs, Ta-Tudie has Demodectic Mange which is hereditary. I did a search and found this site that has a definition of each type of mange: Mange: The 4 Types Of Mange That Effect Dogs.

Sarcoptic does not sound like much fun and I'm worried about her long term prognosis. Anyway, they gave her another injection and more pills today and he has already set her up for followup visits and shots for the next two weeks. He's hopeful that the three consecutive weeks of shots will kill the mange lifecycle but he didn't mention anything about our other dogs/cats and how this could affect them. I guess I will ask when I go back next week. They (the other two dogs) haven't shown any symptoms thusfar and at 3 weeks they should have been exposed to one laying cycle of the mites. Hopefully they are still cleared but we still have to get Ferg's fixed up.

I guess nothing to do but give the meds and worry until next week when I go back in to ensure my other dogs are going to be fine but I'll be keeping a close eye on them. Hopefully the meds help Ferg's with the current bout with itching.

Sorry for the rambling, just lot's of worry right now...

Perrella · 09-17-2011, 10:02 AM

Oh, I'm sorry, I hope they all do well and will be fine.

Ahis_Mama · 09-17-2011, 01:15 PM

I hope everything works out. It seems like it's on a positive track right now.

Lovetodream88 · 09-17-2011, 02:14 PM

I'm so sorry. I hope everything works out.

jeane · 09-17-2011, 03:13 PM

hope everything turns out okay

southernbelle04 · 09-17-2011, 03:16 PM

I'm so sorry you and your Yorkie is having to go through this! I hope things will get better!

BabyGirl Rosie · 09-17-2011, 03:26 PM

I am so sorry you are having to deal with this. Ferg is a lucky girl that you adopted her and getting her the care that she needs.

Yorkie_mommy · 09-17-2011, 03:51 PM

Hey my nickname is Fergie...
*Serious Note*
I am so sorry for your baby. Does the vet think that they can clear it up like last time? I hope so and I hope she feels alot better.

GET WELL FERGIE!!!!

09-17-2011, 09:54 AM	#1
ragincajun Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atascocita, TX Posts: 109	OMG, bad news today Well, not sure how bad it may be. We have had Fergie three weeks yesterday and I brought her to our vet three weeks ago today (the first day after we picked her up). She's a rescue and has had a horrible itching/scratching problem. The vet gave her a shot and some pills that she took for right at 2 weeks. Her skin cleared up beautifully and the new pink skin was a beautiful site after seeing her covered in sores and scabs. Well, about two days ago I noticed she was starting to scratch real bad again. She never stopped completely, but it was 100% better than it was. So I brought her back to the vet today for a follow up and the vet now thinks that she has Sarcoptic Mange. One of our other dogs, Ta-Tudie has Demodectic Mange which is hereditary. I did a search and found this site that has a definition of each type of mange: Mange: The 4 Types Of Mange That Effect Dogs. Sarcoptic does not sound like much fun and I'm worried about her long term prognosis. Anyway, they gave her another injection and more pills today and he has already set her up for followup visits and shots for the next two weeks. He's hopeful that the three consecutive weeks of shots will kill the mange lifecycle but he didn't mention anything about our other dogs/cats and how this could affect them. I guess I will ask when I go back next week. They (the other two dogs) haven't shown any symptoms thusfar and at 3 weeks they should have been exposed to one laying cycle of the mites. Hopefully they are still cleared but we still have to get Ferg's fixed up. I guess nothing to do but give the meds and worry until next week when I go back in to ensure my other dogs are going to be fine but I'll be keeping a close eye on them. Hopefully the meds help Ferg's with the current bout with itching. Sorry for the rambling, just lot's of worry right now...

09-17-2011, 10:02 AM	#2
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Oh, I'm sorry, I hope they all do well and will be fine. __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

09-17-2011, 01:15 PM	#3
Ahis_Mama Living In Paradise! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ewa Beach on the island of Oahu Posts: 3,588	I hope everything works out. It seems like it's on a positive track right now. __________________ Aloha & Have a wonderful day! Roni~ Ahi Shibi Roxie Heart Alize & Prada

09-17-2011, 02:14 PM	#4
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	I'm so sorry. I hope everything works out. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

09-17-2011, 03:16 PM	#6
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	I'm so sorry you and your Yorkie is having to go through this! I hope things will get better! __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

09-17-2011, 03:13 PM	#5
jeane Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: montana Posts: 2,945	hope everything turns out okay

09-17-2011, 03:26 PM	#7
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	I am so sorry you are having to deal with this. Ferg is a lucky girl that you adopted her and getting her the care that she needs. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

09-17-2011, 03:51 PM	#8
Yorkie_mommy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Williamsburg Va Posts: 42	Hey my nickname is Fergie... Serious Note I am so sorry for your baby. Does the vet think that they can clear it up like last time? I hope so and I hope she feels alot better. GET WELL FERGIE!!!!