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a zinc tablet, i think they are 25 mg, an Ester C -probably 500 mg, and a good multivitamin to help build up her immune system to fight off the mites.  The Ivermectin should work with time, but I wouldn't hesitate to call the vet if she's looking worse.  When my first bulldog Truman had demodex, they also gave me a topical called Goodwinol that I used.  I don't know when you did the puppy shots, but I always hold off on the rabies until 8 months of age since the stress of teething, etc plus the vaccinces and rabies can stress their immune systems just for future reference.

Onslow had a terrible case and (I know) it took almost 8 months to get a clean scrape.  Hopefully Dolly Mae's case isn't as bad as Onslow's was. 

It does get worse before they look better but keep up with your appointments and the ivermectin, it will help - as she gains weight they will need to adjust the dosage so it's pretty important that you keep your appts.  Did they give you any medicated shampoo to bathe her in?  That also helps a lot.

As far as your immunity question, my vet recommended we put Onslow on Astragalus (chinese herbal name is Fu-Zeng).  It's an herbal supplement that people/animals with immune issues take.  You could do a google search on either name to read up on it.  I still give it to Onslow at age 4.  :)  If you decide you want to use this treatment message me for dosage.  Good luck and I hope that she is feeling better real soon. 

vit e will build up in the liver unlike vit c which is expressed thru the kidneys.....one tab a day is enough.....

Gus had demodex mange last year.  We started off with Goodwinol and a medicated shampoo.  His demodex didn't respond to that course of treatment so the vet then recommended Mitaban dips.  The demodex gradually disappeared.  I don't know if it was the Mitaban (we did four dips) or that his own immune system got stronger but it did go away.

Good luck with Miss Dolly Mae - she is just adorable!

and yes it is typical that it will get a little worse before it gets better. What dose are you giving in the Ivermection and are you giving it orally? She needs to be rechecked after 2 weeks and then again after another 2 weeks.

If I remember right we were pretty aggressive with the amount of the Ivermection the first few days or the first week. That of course is if the dog can handle it and doesn't get sick.

Hold off on the Rabies if you haven't already given it. I know they try to give it with the last shots and it is such a huge stress on their immune system.

Start the adult food anytime now, I have switched them typically around 4 - 5 months if they aren't already on an All Life Stage food.

Olivia had it as a puppy.  She was also on Ivermec.  It takes about 3 months to resolve.  Make sure you continue  to give the medication until you get TWO clean scrapes.

Now...My pups get 1 shot at a time, 4 weeks apart so their immune system isn't badly compromised.  After puppy shots are done then they get the kennel cough vaccine and 4 weeks later rabies. 

I just wonder, from what I've read here.  I waited till Brother was older, no Demodex, but that may not be why.  I think you're using the right stuff, orally right? 

Steve