whats is the best way to treat demodex?
Submitted by Cory on August 20, 2012 - 6:03pmmy little girl penelope has come down with mite just after she got her last set of shots an then a week later rabies shot then the next thing I knew she broke out with mites.my heart goes out for her so if any one can tell me what the best corse of action would be I would really be thankful.I'm back to the vet friday to tell him the cream ( fuciderm) isn't working. but if anyone could tell me what to look for or ask for it would be great
Thanks Alot........
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Cory & Penelope
Rabies shot
I and all the reputable breeders I know recommend not giving the rabies shot at 16 weeks with the final set. Just too much strain on the poor puppies immune system. My contract says after 6 months preferably 1 year. Unfortunately its the law in many states and vet just give it no matter what. My vet doesn't give anything I tell him not to give. It is my dog.
I only have experience with Ivermection and would use it again. The Goodwinal stuff I have heard is not very effective. Your other option is dips...and IMO neither is great but I don't like the dips at all. The Ivermection should be administered orally, started at a very low dose and increased. Monitor the dog for any illness. This was originally horse wormer. Scrapes are done every 2 weeks and you should have positive results and be done by 6 weeks. Alos boost the immune system with a good supplement. You can do all those pills everyone mentions, but I like keeping it simple with Missing Link or something similar and Wild Salmon Oil.
Agree
Onslow had a severe case as a pup and we had to use Ivermectin.
Same here.
Molly got it after the last round of vaccines, including rabbies. She was on it for 6 weeks and then it cleared up, but took awhile for her fur to grow back in some spots!
thanks to everyone,I'll have
thanks to everyone,I'll have to ask the vet about it.I need something that works an hopefully that will be it
Cory & Penelope