How did you resolve Demodex Mange NATURALLY in your dog?
ByI am a medically concerned member of our local Pug Dog group. We see an enormous number of cases of the non-contagious Demodex Mange in our members’ dogs who over vaccinate on a schedule instead of using titer tests to indicate a need for vaccination. It breaks my heart every time I hear that someone has euthanized their pet needlessly at the suggestion of their vet after spending thousands of dollars on the vet’s chemical “band aids.” By over vaccinate, I mean those giving unnecessary components such as Lepto, Lyme, or snake bite protection or those who vaccinate more than every six years, or those who give Rabies vaccine to pups under a year old.) Pugs are genetically susceptible to Vaccinosis. The result is Demodex where the body over reacts and attacks the dust mites normally present on the skin. Once this happens, many vets prescribe repetitive oral steroids and Pugs die from kidney failure about a year later. I am collecting information on natural Pug Health for my club and I need help finding out how others have cured Demodex and the resulting symptoms (hair loss, bumps on the forehead, itching, balding, secondary yeast and staph infection elephant skin.) So far, we have had to resort to a dose of Ivermectin to kill the mites and to get hair growth to return in severe cases. We don’t like this chemical solution. I would like to hear from those who have successfully cured their dogs, regardless of the breed. Thanks so much!
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2 Comments
March 15th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Ivomec, or ivermectin, which is something already in heartworm preventative is a common remedy for demodex. Demodectic mange is never contagious…sarcoptic mange is..also known as scabies. Demodectic mange is a genetic disorder that is passed on, and therefore means some pugs, as well as any other dog, may be prone to it based on genetics. Suppression of the immune system is something that causes the demodex to emerge. Sulfur based dips also help treat demodex.
March 15th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Wow, ok where do I begin? Last year alone I personally watched MANY puppies die or struggle to survive the deadly Parvo virus. Several of whom never had follow up booster vaccinations. The oldest of those dogs was a 2 year old dog who had only had one accination when it was 8 weeks old. Demodectic mange IS NOT the result of the body over reacting to attack dust mites on the body. it IS however the result of a dog having a genetically weak immune system allowing the demodectic mites that naturally live on the body to take over. I do not personally know of a vet, and I have been an RVT for 10 years who uses steroids as a treatment for demodex!!!!!!!!!!!!! We see many pugs at our practice and one of our veterinarians actually sits on the board for our local pug rescue and we do not have an issue with pugs and vaccines. Don’t be foolish and fall for the false security of titer testing. It is a PROVEN fact that all dog respond to vaccinations differently and to assume that because some dogs have a longer lasting immune response to a vaccine that it is safe to roll the dice and assume that your dog will as well. This stupid titer thing always pisses me off because I have seen first hand what can happen to under vaccinated animals.