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Michael Romanos · 03-24-2008, 02:16 AM

The first vet you sent him would have been incorrect -unfortunately - and the second vet would know what he/she is talking about.
Demodex (demodectic mange) is a ticks-related disease that affects puppies and has a strong element of hereditary. In a lot of cases the problem disappears when the affected dog reaches into adulthood. Breeding from dogs with this hereditary problem is not recommended.
Usual treatments include lotions, dips and special shampoos. Rotenone ointment (goodwinol) or benzoyl peroxide gel and/or shampoo. High quality food diet recommmended ( AAFCO-approved super premium food) and to include multivitamins and fatty acids.

I can find out for you how good vets in New Zealand would treat demodex if you like.
As for reverse sneezing - I think that this problem goes away given time. At least it did to my Taylor - suddenly he developed it and a couple of weeks later it just disappeared and has never returned up to this point of time.

03-24-2008, 02:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Michael Romanos Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Silverstream (near Wellington, the capital of NZ) Posts: 5,203	The first vet you sent him would have been incorrect -unfortunately - and the second vet would know what he/she is talking about. Demodex (demodectic mange) is a ticks-related disease that affects puppies and has a strong element of hereditary. In a lot of cases the problem disappears when the affected dog reaches into adulthood. Breeding from dogs with this hereditary problem is not recommended. Usual treatments include lotions, dips and special shampoos. Rotenone ointment (goodwinol) or benzoyl peroxide gel and/or shampoo. High quality food diet recommmended ( AAFCO-approved super premium food) and to include multivitamins and fatty acids. I can find out for you how good vets in New Zealand would treat demodex if you like. As for reverse sneezing - I think that this problem goes away given time. At least it did to my Taylor - suddenly he developed it and a couple of weeks later it just disappeared and has never returned up to this point of time. Last edited by Michael Romanos; 03-24-2008 at 02:28 AM.