Update on Bentley Blue
 

We had our second vet appt. on Thursday and Bentley is now addingi an antibiotic to his ivermectin treatments to help with the infection healing on top of the demodex killing.

I'm noticing that he's not eating normal. He used to wolf down his food despite my easy slow down feeder bowls and now he kinda just sits there. I've put him in a kennel to eat away from Sadie the food stealer and he'll slowly crunch away at his meal and sometimes finish it all but he doesn't eat like he's that hungry and at first ignores his food. He used to do this when I first got him and had him on a demodex treatment plan. Kinda weird that he's doing that same strange behavior again.

I keep praying we work through this and get this beat for good. Pray for him to heal fast and I just know he's miserable taking so many meds and it's affecting his mealtimes too. :(

Also pray for Sadie to calm down. Anymore outbursts and she's going in for a thyroid pannel. She's been a bit aggressive lately towards Bentley and it's making me nervous about her ability to be around a baby if she's already this jeleous about a dog brother.

Oh, poor little Bentley...it's so hard to watch when they aren't feeling well.

Sending prayers for healing and quick recovery to Bentley Blue.

I wish him fast healing energies and hope he feels better soon.

Rachel, whats wrong with Bentley, I must have missed your thread. Sending you, Bentley and Sadie lots of HUGS from Texas...

Sending get well prayers for Bentley. Feel better soon, Bentley!!

he's got those darn demodex mites again. we thought he was going in to do a general check up and he came out with demodex. his paws were crusty and stupid me thought it might just be allergies or i'd have taken him weeks ago. but they are back those little boogers just won't let him be. i don't know if they came back from before or he never really got rid of them the first time. his poor paws are just all crusty and he licks them and chews them all the time. and his back end area is loosing hair and thinning again. :( he's on a daily dose of ivermectin liquid and antibiotics too. has to be on the ivermectin daily for a month with weekly dosage increases :( yuck yuck. i'm putting a literal incecticide into my dog's body :(

Poor Bentley. It is so sad when they chew themselves. Sending healing prayers for Bentley. Are you giving him any acidophilus to help with the balance of his stomach? I give Buster Jarrow Acidophilus every day just to keep everything regular and double the dose when he is on antibiotics.
"Acidophilus can help protect the body against harmful bacteria, parasites, and other organisms. As it breaks down, it releases things such as hydrogen peroxide that create a toxic environment for unhealthy creatures in the body, helping to drive them out. It also plays an important role in digestion, helping to produce a number of chemicals which aid in the digestion process.Many alternative modalities of healing look to acidophilus for a wide range of health benefits. In addition to basic digestive assistance, acidophilus is thought to help bolster the immune system as a whole. It is also thought to provide some relief from intestinal problems, such as diarrhea.Because antibiotics kill the so-called probiotics, such as acidophilus, as well as harmful bacteria, many people feel that an antibiotic regime can lead to outbreaks of numerous problems, including yeast infections. It is recommended by many to take supplements of acidophilus"

Did Sadie get them too? Poor baby, how are you guarding him from chewing on his paws?

I'm sure that medication does something to his appetite. I suppose it could even make him a little nautious. Sending my prayers for both Bentley and Sadie. Let us know how things go.

Poor Bentley. That poor guy has been through so much. Antibiotics can also cause an upset stomach so hopefully he'll feel better when his meds are finished.

luckily it's non contagious variety. and sometimes i just have to hold his paws in my hands until he falls asleep or sometimes put his ducky slippers or shoes on him. sadie thinks she can steal his duckies and use them as toys. :p