Update on Walter's Demodex Mange...

[ddnene]

Walter just had his LAST dip done today… Thank the LORD!!! And now our vet wants me to use Advantage Multi every two weeks for 3 months… apparently it's been proven to keep the mites under control. So far he has not developed any more bald spots, and some of his spots are starting to grow back hair. She told me that this could take several months to grow back. I'm praying that this is the END to his mange issues

Oh and the plumber is coming out tomorrow afternoon… I'm really dreading this visit… Ugh!!! So far between the water bill, and the sprinkler bill I'm out $419…

 

[dolphin]

Good to hear, Wally will grow back his hair and the water bill will be lower!!!!

 

[Opie CHL]

Wow what an ordeal! I really hope it's all behind you now Tracey...now if you can just figure out how to stop him from digging up your sprinklers!

 

[2BullyMama]

So glad he is one the road to getting the mange behind you..... The digging and sprinklers, well we'll see. :D

 

[cali baker]

That's great news about Walter!! The $$ thing will fix itself...this is just temporary, it will all balance itself out with time, trust me.
Now as far as the sprinklers go, have you thought of getting a scarecrow or something of that ilk to shoo Mr.Wally out of that area?

 

[ddnene]

So glad he is one the road to getting the mange behind you..... The digging and sprinklers, well we'll see. :D

I know you should see my yard… metal gate across the front, tomato cages randomly spread around… I'm at my wits end… Lol

 

[ddnene]

That's great news about Walter!! The $$ thing will fix itself...this is just temporary, it will all balance itself out with time, trust me.
Now as far as the sprinklers go, have you thought of getting a scarecrow or something of that ilk to shoo Mr.Wally out of that area?

No, but that's NOT a bad idea… someone said to turn them on when he's out there, but when he busted the water hose he LOVED the water spraying on him… of course!!!

 

[schimpfy]

If the hair grows back and the spots go away you wiII not have the map to where the sprinklers are buried

 

[ddnene]

If the hair grows back and the spots go away you wiII not have the map to where the sprinklers are buried

That's true…

 

[Biogirl71]

Glad to hear that things are getting better with Walter's mange issues - I hope they get gone for good!

 

[agentbunny]

Walter just had his LAST dip done today… Thank the LORD!!! And now our vet wants me to use Advantage Multi every two weeks for 3 months… apparently it's been proven to keep the mites under control. So far he has not developed any more bald spots, and some of his spots are starting to grow back hair. She told me that this could take several months to grow back. I'm praying that this is the END to his mange issues

Oh and the plumber is coming out tomorrow afternoon… I'm really dreading this visit… Ugh!!! So far between the water bill, and the sprinkler bill I'm out $419…

Thats great to hear! Dont be surprised if even more hair falls out now that they are dead. It happened t my Leo. All those hair follicles with dead mites will release the hair shaft. It will grow back good as new though. Here is the best article I have found so far on demodex. Don't mind the product sales pitch. The info on the mites, how treatment affects them, and what you can expect when you are done is spot on: http://happydognaturals.com/demodectic-mange/

 

[Ftse 100]

That is good news about Walter hope it stays away now

 

[RiiSi]

Good to hear Walter's on the mend. Hopefully he leaves your sprinklers alone too....

 

[Marine91]

Happy to her Wally is getting better. You do know mom that Wally was just hunting for buried treasure in the backyard right?

 

[ddnene]

Thats great to hear! Dont be surprised if even more hair falls out now that they are dead. It happened t my Leo. All those hair follicles with dead mites will release the hair shaft. It will grow back good as new though. Here is the best article I have found so far on demodex. Don't mind the product sales pitch. The info on the mites, how treatment affects them, and what you can expect when you are done is spot on: http://happydognaturals.com/demodectic-mange/

Thank you for sharing this… I agree this is the BEST article that I have read explaining what the heck is going on. Did you do the dips w/Leo or did you go the natural route?!!