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jrsygal37 · 03-11-2008, 12:12 PM

Blondie is so right about the special bond. My bella came to me at 5 weeks old and she was infested with fleas. She had nests of them on her and her body was one big scab from them biting her. In addition to the fleas she needed to be bottle fed. She's now almost 5 yrs. old and although I have five she is my special girl. It's hard not to have a special bond with a pup you've saved. PLEASE someone take this little one and spend the time getting him better. This is managable and sometimes not as bad as it seems, it's just in a kennel situation (dog pound and sometimes even rescue) they are so over burdened with animals that they cannot give one on one care. That makes a world of difference. Elaine

SophieRose · 03-11-2008, 07:14 PM

When I adopted Charlie (11 yo, male) last year, he had demodex and was being treated with Ivermectin. His was an immune system deficiency and probably carried it for quite a few years without being properly diagnosed. His previous owner had him treated for allergies and he was given steroids which activates the mites. A diagnosis is simple, scraping of various parts of the body. Also, he was given fish oil to help with his coat, quality food (Orijen and Evo wet food), no grains at all.

This condition is not the end of the world, but are merely mites (we carry mites on our skin also). Take time to read on the internet http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body...tic_mange.html and it will help you not be frightened.

Demodex does not pass to other animals or human. You do have to watch them carefully to make sure it doesn't reappear. Ivermectin is dropped into their mouth, very bitter but works. I don't believe in dipping because you involved their "private areas".

Good luck and a good vet will help guide you. It is true that some dogs do not survive and have to be put down. Just remember, no steroids.

Warmly, Deborah

karmaistrue · 03-21-2008, 05:40 PM

Both my babies have demodex, and I brought them from a breeder on here we had gotten into a big disagreement (maybe you could search and find the topic)

To be honest it's a pain in the neck but I love them. It also can get expensive. They both went though the dips (it worked but it came back) so now I'm treating them with oral medicine that I have to give them everyday.The doctor doesn't seem to know why they have it both of their blood work check out okay.....

It's not the worse condition they could have but it is time consuming & costly

03-11-2008, 07:14 PM	#17
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma Posts: 2,217	Demodex When I adopted Charlie (11 yo, male) last year, he had demodex and was being treated with Ivermectin. His was an immune system deficiency and probably carried it for quite a few years without being properly diagnosed. His previous owner had him treated for allergies and he was given steroids which activates the mites. A diagnosis is simple, scraping of various parts of the body. Also, he was given fish oil to help with his coat, quality food (Orijen and Evo wet food), no grains at all. This condition is not the end of the world, but are merely mites (we carry mites on our skin also). Take time to read on the internet http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body...tic_mange.html and it will help you not be frightened. Demodex does not pass to other animals or human. You do have to watch them carefully to make sure it doesn't reappear. Ivermectin is dropped into their mouth, very bitter but works. I don't believe in dipping because you involved their "private areas". Good luck and a good vet will help guide you. It is true that some dogs do not survive and have to be put down. Just remember, no steroids. Warmly, Deborah __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291 Last edited by SophieRose; 03-11-2008 at 07:15 PM.

03-11-2008, 12:12 PM	#16
jrsygal37 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,370	Blondie is so right about the special bond. My bella came to me at 5 weeks old and she was infested with fleas. She had nests of them on her and her body was one big scab from them biting her. In addition to the fleas she needed to be bottle fed. She's now almost 5 yrs. old and although I have five she is my special girl. It's hard not to have a special bond with a pup you've saved. PLEASE someone take this little one and spend the time getting him better. This is managable and sometimes not as bad as it seems, it's just in a kennel situation (dog pound and sometimes even rescue) they are so over burdened with animals that they cannot give one on one care. That makes a world of difference. Elaine

03-21-2008, 05:40 PM	#18
karmaistrue YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jerzee Posts: 284	Both my babies have demodex, and I brought them from a breeder on here we had gotten into a big disagreement (maybe you could search and find the topic) To be honest it's a pain in the neck but I love them. It also can get expensive. They both went though the dips (it worked but it came back) so now I'm treating them with oral medicine that I have to give them everyday.The doctor doesn't seem to know why they have it both of their blood work check out okay..... It's not the worse condition they could have but it is time consuming & costly