puppy has localized demodectic mange?
I noticed a little bald patch by my 3 month old rat terriers eye. I also noticed hes been rubbing his eyes recently. After some research he may have localized demodectic mange. I was just curious if anyone else had to deal with this. its resported that it should go away on it’s own, i will certainly keep an eye on it. but does anyone have any “background” on localized demodectic mange and the likely ness it will go away on it’s own? theres only one spot and its not complete hair loss. thanks
This is only one site, but there are others that state the same thing.. Localized Demodicosis is often found in younger dogs, around one year old, and often resolve themselves without further intervention. http://dogs.about.com/cs/disableddogs/a/bldisease117.htm
The best thing to do would be to take him to the vet and make sure that this is what it is. I have never heard of Mange going away on its own.
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The best thing to do would be to take him to the vet and make sure that this is what it is. I have never heard of Mange going away on its own.
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no it won’t go away on it’s own.
you need to take your pup to the vet for a cortisone shot to relieve the itching.
i picked up a dumped pit pup this past april and she has it too. we keep it under control with a wheat/corn/soy free diet (CANIDAE dry food), fish oil added to her food a couple times a week, and a dose of PROMERIS flea/tick drops every 2 weeks.
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It may be localized right now, but mange will spread and must be treated by your vet ASAP.
I have never heard of any cases of mange resolving on their own.
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Do not self diagnose. The dog needs a vet and MAYBE a skin scraping for proper treatment.
It could be a multitude of things so let a vet look at him before it gets out of control and very costly.
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Neither have I heard that mange cures itself. It needs serious treatment asap.
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