Bentley has Demodex! EWWW - YorkieTalk.com Forums

RachelandSadie · 05-24-2010, 06:18 PM

Well i took him in today with me to work because i found something crusty and gross on his back and as i'm telling the techs that i found it and wanted them to look at him one comes around the corner and says I KNOW WHY...his fecal came positive for Demodex mange/mites. YUCKY. so now he's on promeris for every two weeks and then a skin scrap to recheck in 8 weeks. luckily it's not contagious to Sadie unless her immune system drops really low but she's in great health.

pray for Bentley tho, i want his poor skin to heal up and all the dermatitis and mange to go away and heal.

BamaFan121s · 05-24-2010, 06:21 PM

Aww...poor little guy.

I hope it clears up for him soon. Yes, lucky thing for Sadie that she can't catch it.

kalina82 · 05-24-2010, 06:25 PM

poor thing.

i imagine he must be very itchy. luckily demodex is a common thing and not contagious. hope he starts feeling better soon.

RoscoesMommy42 · 05-24-2010, 06:25 PM

Awww....bless his heart. : ( I sure hope the meds clear it up quick.

PANAMA69 · 05-24-2010, 06:27 PM

Poor baby, so glad he is on good hands

mjharpst · 05-24-2010, 08:22 PM

Hope the meds work fast and he is feeling better soon, and itch free!

StacyDufner · 05-24-2010, 08:30 PM

Awe poor Bentley I hope he gets better soon. I will keep him in my prayers.

Mom to Hot Rod · 05-24-2010, 09:36 PM

Awww, poor baby. I know it's pink, but try putting Sadie's collar on him if he starts to itch himself.

RachelandSadie · 05-24-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

Awww, poor baby. I know it's pink, but try putting Sadie's collar on him if he starts to itch himself.

Ok i know this isn't at all it's purpose, but i've actually found a nice little use for that collar for him

i have to put tritop on his tummy and package and also he sometimes tries to mark so i've actually been using it as a make shift belly band since it's washable and absorbant (with the help of a maxi pad) until my order gets here of actually belly bands. i know that's not it's purpose, but it's working for right now...so maybe you can market it's dual usage

DvlshAngel985 · 05-24-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

Ok i know this isn't at all it's purpose, but i've actually found a nice little use for that collar for him

i have to put tritop on his tummy and package and also he sometimes tries to mark so i've actually been using it as a make shift belly band since it's washable and absorbant (with the help of a maxi pad) until my order gets here of actually belly bands. i know that's not it's purpose, but it's working for right now...so maybe you can market it's dual usage

You're a smart one! I'm sorry Bentley isn't well. I hope he heals up real soon!

yorkieusa · 05-25-2010, 06:54 AM

There was a little chi at the vets one day that had mange and they gave her some sulphur dip. Perhaps you could get something like that to dab on the spot to help it go away faster?

dwerten · 05-25-2010, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

Well i took him in today with me to work because i found something crusty and gross on his back and as i'm telling the techs that i found it and wanted them to look at him one comes around the corner and says I KNOW WHY...his fecal came positive for Demodex mange/mites. YUCKY. so now he's on promeris for every two weeks and then a skin scrap to recheck in 8 weeks. luckily it's not contagious to Sadie unless her immune system drops really low but she's in great health.

pray for Bentley tho, i want his poor skin to heal up and all the dermatitis and mange to go away and heal.

my friend battled this for years and was on interceptor and then ivermectin, etc and she did promeris and it is now GONE so promeris really works just some dogs get sick on it so keep an eye on your baby but wanted to share how it worked wonders for my friends yorkie

chachi · 05-25-2010, 06:59 AM

They find out they have demodex from a skin scrape not a fecal

dwerten · 05-25-2010, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

They find out they have demodex from a skin scrape not a fecal

that is what i thought too lol but thought maybe something i did not know as i have never dealt with demodex in mine nor scabies but derm did scraping on dd last time to rule out demodex since she has so many skin issues just to be safe as a follow up since she has a poor immune system.

seainthecity · 05-25-2010, 06:14 PM

Sorry to hear about your dog. I've been battling Demodex for almost two years. Guppy has been on daily Interceptor for about a year now. I took him to the Animal Hospital at the University of Florida when I couldn't get it under control. We tried the Promeris once, but it made him vomit repeatedly. We're going to try it again in a month or two. Hopefully, you'll have better luck. Please keep us informed so I know if it worked for you. I'd hate to put Guppy through dosing it again if it's not going to work.

The funny thing is Guppy has been thoroughly checked out and there is no sign his immune system is compromised at all. All his tests came back perfect and except for the Demodex he's very healthy and happy. I've been advised NOT to do the Sulphur dips so would like more info on them if anyone has that. Good luck to you!

05-24-2010, 06:18 PM	#1
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	Bentley has Demodex! EWWW Well i took him in today with me to work because i found something crusty and gross on his back and as i'm telling the techs that i found it and wanted them to look at him one comes around the corner and says I KNOW WHY...his fecal came positive for Demodex mange/mites. YUCKY. so now he's on promeris for every two weeks and then a skin scrap to recheck in 8 weeks. luckily it's not contagious to Sadie unless her immune system drops really low but she's in great health. pray for Bentley tho, i want his poor skin to heal up and all the dermatitis and mange to go away and heal.

05-24-2010, 06:25 PM	#3
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	poor thing. i imagine he must be very itchy. luckily demodex is a common thing and not contagious. hope he starts feeling better soon. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

05-24-2010, 06:25 PM	#4
RoscoesMommy42 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morristown, TN Posts: 3,736	Awww....bless his heart. : ( I sure hope the meds clear it up quick. __________________ Hello and hugs from Kristie & the furbabies! A world without yorkies is not a very bright one

05-24-2010, 06:27 PM	#5
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	Poor baby, so glad he is on good hands __________________

05-24-2010, 08:22 PM	#6
mjharpst YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,061	Hope the meds work fast and he is feeling better soon, and itch free! __________________ Meagan Ryder, Roxie, & Prince

05-24-2010, 06:21 PM	#2
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Aww...poor little guy. I hope it clears up for him soon. Yes, lucky thing for Sadie that she can't catch it.

05-24-2010, 08:30 PM	#7
StacyDufner ♥ Boomer & Bailey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belleville, IL Posts: 815	Awe poor Bentley I hope he gets better soon. I will keep him in my prayers. __________________ Stacy, Bailey and Boomer

05-24-2010, 09:36 PM	#8
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	Awww, poor baby. I know it's pink, but try putting Sadie's collar on him if he starts to itch himself. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

05-25-2010, 06:54 AM	#11
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	There was a little chi at the vets one day that had mange and they gave her some sulphur dip. Perhaps you could get something like that to dab on the spot to help it go away faster? __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

05-25-2010, 06:59 AM	#13
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	They find out they have demodex from a skin scrape not a fecal __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-25-2010, 06:14 PM	#15
seainthecity Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 103	Sorry to hear about your dog. I've been battling Demodex for almost two years. Guppy has been on daily Interceptor for about a year now. I took him to the Animal Hospital at the University of Florida when I couldn't get it under control. We tried the Promeris once, but it made him vomit repeatedly. We're going to try it again in a month or two. Hopefully, you'll have better luck. Please keep us informed so I know if it worked for you. I'd hate to put Guppy through dosing it again if it's not going to work. The funny thing is Guppy has been thoroughly checked out and there is no sign his immune system is compromised at all. All his tests came back perfect and except for the Demodex he's very healthy and happy. I've been advised NOT to do the Sulphur dips so would like more info on them if anyone has that. Good luck to you!