Dog Mange/Mites Help

LeeD31 · 11-07-2011, 10:38 AM

Has anyone on here had experience in treating their puppies/dogs mange/mite problem? I have a 4 month old Staffy and he started losing hair on parts of his head a month ago. First it was a small patch on the top of his head, then around his eyes, now his nose and cheek.. he didn't itch them until yesterday..

The vet said it is due to mites and that it should go away on its own. Can anyone here shed some light? I did a bit of research and it can be attributed to a weakened immune system, stress, and lack of exercise... I was kind of hoping it would go away on its own but its getting worse. Any advice on treatment / prevention would be appreciated..

Here's some pics:

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NYCGP · 11-07-2011, 12:03 PM

Find a new Vet...

beautiful pup like that deserves a better answer than, "it should go away on its own".

DrockNJ · 11-07-2011, 12:15 PM

my current dog had mange and it was a pain in the ass. She lost every hair on her body and was covered in those mites. We had a prescription shampoo that the vet gave us along with a couple different lotions. It eventually does go away but it can return. She had the first episode, lost all her hair, then was good for about 6 months and started growing the hair back, and then she got it again and lost everything. There's small parts on her now that will never grow the hair back.

I would definitely go see another vet.

lopealle · 11-07-2011, 12:24 PM

Some things get worse before they get better. That could be the case

O-cha · 11-07-2011, 12:29 PM

Did they do a skin scrapping? What type of mange was it. Without this info, an accurate answer cannot be given.

KingOfJericho · 11-07-2011, 01:15 PM

What O-cha said.

My Staffy had mange as well and it was treated with a pill and topical cream IIRC. You really need to find a new vet because leaving this untreated is the worst thing you can do. They didn't even do a skin scraping!? That's borderline negligence.

JohnSprm69 · 11-07-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DrockNJ

It eventually does go away but it can return. .

^^^^ this.

and if I'm not mistaken mange is not curable only treatable.... its in the dogs genes i believe. most likely the parents/grandparents had it too. good luck with your puppy.

O-cha · 11-07-2011, 01:42 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demodicosis#Treatment

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mange#Sarcoptic_mange

LeeD31 · 11-07-2011, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O-cha

Did they do a skin scrapping? What type of mange was it. Without this info, an accurate answer cannot be given.

Yup he did the skin scraping and said he had dermodex mites.

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LeeD31 First Lieutenant 88 Rep 343 Posts Drives: YMB F80 M3\EB 328xi Tour\G01X3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Dog Mange/Mites Help Has anyone on here had experience in treating their puppies/dogs mange/mite problem? I have a 4 month old Staffy and he started losing hair on parts of his head a month ago. First it was a small patch on the top of his head, then around his eyes, now his nose and cheek.. he didn't itch them until yesterday.. The vet said it is due to mites and that it should go away on its own. Can anyone here shed some light? I did a bit of research and it can be attributed to a weakened immune system, stress, and lack of exercise... I was kind of hoping it would go away on its own but its getting worse. Any advice on treatment / prevention would be appreciated.. Here's some pics: Thanks, Attached Images __________________ MCB M3 Edition /VO 1M /MW X1 28i Karmaloop Rep Code: 'DUBST3P' for 20% off your order @ www.karmaloop.com
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NYCGP WTF are you looking at? 255 Rep 1,560 Posts Drives: Bandwagon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jungle iTrader: (0)	Find a new Vet... beautiful pup like that deserves a better answer than, "it should go away on its own". __________________ "It is better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not." -André Gide
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DrockNJ New Member 132 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey iTrader: (0)	my current dog had mange and it was a pain in the ass. She lost every hair on her body and was covered in those mites. We had a prescription shampoo that the vet gave us along with a couple different lotions. It eventually does go away but it can return. She had the first episode, lost all her hair, then was good for about 6 months and started growing the hair back, and then she got it again and lost everything. There's small parts on her now that will never grow the hair back. I would definitely go see another vet.
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O-cha Brigadier General 230 Rep 4,726 Posts Drives: Mcoupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In front of you iTrader: (2)	Did they do a skin scrapping? What type of mange was it. Without this info, an accurate answer cannot be given. __________________
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KingOfJericho Major General 2458 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	What O-cha said. My Staffy had mange as well and it was treated with a pill and topical cream IIRC. You really need to find a new vet because leaving this untreated is the worst thing you can do. They didn't even do a skin scraping!? That's borderline negligence. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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O-cha Brigadier General 230 Rep 4,726 Posts Drives: Mcoupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In front of you iTrader: (2)	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demodicosis#Treatment http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mange#Sarcoptic_mange __________________
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