mange? please help?
mela26 asked:
i bought a yorkie a week ago she was 11 weeks old then now she is twelve weeks. when we bought her she had dried sores on her neck which we figured was from fleas because she had lots of fleas on her. she started getting more sores on her back and scratching alot no hair loss just a little thin around one ear and we already had an 8 week old yorkie that was healthy but now he is getting the sores on him and scratching alot and no hair loss after being around the female yorkie well i took them to the vet and he just assumed it was mange he did not do any testing he just gave me a bottle of paramite dip and told me to dip them once a week for 3 weeks i did the 1st one last night and there is no change in scratching or the sores. i have several questions. 1st do you really think that this is the mange? and is it really safe to dip a 8 week and 12 week old in paramite? i want whatever this is to hurry and heal how long will it take to be ok? we miss holding them please help thanks
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i bought a yorkie a week ago she was 11 weeks old then now she is twelve weeks. when we bought her she had dried sores on her neck which we figured was from fleas because she had lots of fleas on her. she started getting more sores on her back and scratching alot no hair loss just a little thin around one ear and we already had an 8 week old yorkie that was healthy but now he is getting the sores on him and scratching alot and no hair loss after being around the female yorkie well i took them to the vet and he just assumed it was mange he did not do any testing he just gave me a bottle of paramite dip and told me to dip them once a week for 3 weeks i did the 1st one last night and there is no change in scratching or the sores. i have several questions. 1st do you really think that this is the mange? and is it really safe to dip a 8 week and 12 week old in paramite? i want whatever this is to hurry and heal how long will it take to be ok? we miss holding them please help thanks
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July 16th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
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You need to take them to the vet..and get testing ..
July 17th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
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July 19th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
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A vet shouldn’t just assume mange. She should do a biopsy. So, I would insist that your vet do the test or go to a different vet.
The most common form of mange (especially in puppies) is caused by demodex canis (mites) that almost all dogs and many humans have. One way to help your dog in addition to the dips is to boost it’s immune system with a high quality diet so that it is able to keep the mites in balance.
Next time you think about buying a puppy please don’t buy from a breeder who allows their dogs to suffer from flea infestations and mange. You should probably report the person you bought the dog from to your local animal control.
July 20th, 2009 at 1:45 am
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Well, honestly, I might look for another veterinarian. I do not usually contradict a veterinarian and I only say this because your vet should have done a skin scrape to check for mange. There are two types, sarcoptic and demodex. Demodex is seen most often, but it is normal at any rate, just that the itchyness and hairloss associated with it is due to an immunocompromised reaction when the dog can no longer fight to maintain the population. Sarcoptic mites are rare to find, but make your dog very itchy.
I find it suprising that your veterinarian did not do a scrape, or think of any other issues that could be a possibility, like ringworm. I am not sure if paramite is suitable for the ages, but I am not used to seeing paramite given for mange either. I have seen mitoban dips, oral ivermectin, and ProMeris used.
So I would seek a second opinion or ask your veterinarian to confirm his/her diagnosis with some testing. If you are worried about using paramite on your dogs, give a vet a call and ask if there are any side effects to expect when performing the dip on such a young dog.
Now, understand, I can not guarantee that they don’t have mange, but the situation seems a bit suspicious. Also, be it mange or ringworm or anything else, a quick solution is not always at hand. From experience I have seen dogs go through months of treatment before a result. It simply depends on the medication used and thier response.
Here are a couple of very informative sites/articles on mange. Hope this helps and good luck!
Sarcoptic Mange:
Demodectic Mange:
July 20th, 2009 at 7:42 am
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It sounds like mange.
Why didn’t he give ivermectin? It works faster than the dips. Call and ask the vet about it.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:27 pm
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You really need to change vets and quickly. The vet you have is obviously not motivated by animal suffering. In a young puppy, any kind of severe condition can become life-threatening, so you need to find a vet who will do the proper testing and get to the bottom of the problem.
I hope you didn’t pay much for a puppy who was already in poor condition when you took her home????? Sounds like the vet bills are going to start adding up. You may want to contact the breeder or store you got the pup from and let them know they are going to be responsible for some bills.
July 24th, 2009 at 12:03 am
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Sound a bit weird. Did the vet check them for fleas? What did you use on the dog to get rid of the fleas?
Phone the vet and ask why they think it’s mites, and ask about the medication they’ve given you – presumably they haven’t supplied you with anything inappropriate.
If it is mites, you won’t see much of a difference after one dip – although this does sound like a weird and kind of old-fashioned way to deal with mites. Call the vet – but if you’re genuinely unhappy, and it sounds like you are, go to another vet for a second opinion.
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August 4th, 2011 at 9:20 am
I agree- the problem doesn’t necessarily sound like mange and if this is the case it needs to be treated appropriately. I’d go back to the vet and express your concerns. If you’re still not satisfied try to get a second opinion. It’s always frustrating when vets rely on their experience and tend to assume things rather than test for them properly. This really just comes down to bad practice and is something that should be discouraged. Vet consultations and treatments are expensive so we should demand a quality service.