You may ask your vet about giving oral ivermectin. Demodex, as I'm sure your vet explained, occurs normally on ALL dogs - no exceptions. It's only a problem when the immune system becomes compromised for whatever reason. Then, the body can't keep them under control. Dips and ointments can work over time. Sometimes, though, the mites are deep in the skin and an oral solution is the key to getting it under control.
Since your regular vet has not, from what you've said, offered this soluation (or really any other) I would see a veterinary dermatologist. After all, this is a skin condition and that's what they specialize in. After my one dog started developing ear infections and skin infections that didn't respond to normal treatments, my vet recommended a dermatologist. Just like human doctors, they specialize for a reason. Not every doctor can know everything about everything. Anyway, it was determined by the dermatologist it was food allergies. Changed food and treated with oral ivermectin. Done. Cleared up quickly and has yet to return. Tina --- In [email protected], "Emi-Mail" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Has anyone dealt with demodex mange? The poisonous dip is out. I know it is > due to her immune system. The vet feels the breeder may have been giving > too many immunizations or antibiotics We have been battling with our new > puppy for 5 months and so far have not had any success. The breeder had > written a sales agreement that she was healthy but apparently that wasn't > true. I really don't want to involve the breeder unless it is hopeless > because I think she would put her down and we love her too much and can't > even bear the thought of it. I have been using this shampoo, spray and > sulpher cream from petsrx on her but every time I think she is getting > better she has a relapse. The vet wants to ride it out and so far that is > what we are doing. Has anyone tried or heard this stuff called Kleen Green > enzymes? I am willing to give it a try but am not sure if the website is > honest about its ability of getting rid of these mites. > > > > Hopefully someone can guide me, > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > Emi > " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
