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Can't bring the puppy home because.....

Last post 07-21-2007 7:05 PM by ColleenC. 8 replies.
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  • 07-21-2007 12:32 AM

    Can't bring the puppy home because.....

    One of my mentor's puppies is going to live with a student who is going to show her.  She will still be co-owned by my mentor but the girl will train/show her.  Its works out pretty well that way and the girl is so excited!  When my mentor told her she was ready, she said "I'll make sure its ok with my roomate and maybe pick her up today!"  Then, she called back and said "My roomate said its ok, but we have to wait three weeks."  Why you ask?  "My roomate has demodex!"  We all had to laugh when my mentor told us this story.  We were expecting anything but that!  I guess they both work at a vet clinic and theyve had some dogs come in with it or something.  Even though its very rare for a human to get it from a dog, it can happen.  So, their vet has reocmmended treating all of their dogs as well as themselves.  I guess the dogs are showing symptoms as well.  I don't know all of the story except that part!  So, no puppy for her until its all cleared up!  Although, I don't mind keeping her for a few more weeks!

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  • 07-21-2007 2:06 AM In reply to ColleenC

    RE: Can't bring the puppy home because.....

    Umm... Sorry but uh what is.... demodex??
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  • 07-21-2007 2:27 AM In reply to ColleenC

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    RE: Can't bring the puppy home because.....

    I seriously wish I hadn't been curious enough to find out what Demodex was lol [sm=rofl.gif]

    Here's what it is "Demodex in the dog is a common infestation of the dog#%92s skin with tiny, cigar-shaped, eight-legged mites. Human demodex cases do occur but transmission from the dog to a human is quite rare.  Nevertheless, human cases of demodex do happen where transmission from a family pet to a human occurs. The mites reside and feed in the hair follicle and oil glands of the skin. "
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  • 07-21-2007 2:30 AM In reply to ColleenC

    RE: Can't bring the puppy home because.....

    ok, yup didn't need to know that! lol[sm=eek.gif]
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  • 07-21-2007 7:57 AM In reply to ColleenC

    RE: Can't bring the puppy home because.....

    Demodex is a type of mange on dogs.  I feel bad for the girl!  They were so excited to get the puppy and instead, they find out they have demodex!  Poor girls!
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  • 07-21-2007 9:33 AM In reply to ColleenC

    RE: Can't bring the puppy home because.....

    I had scabies on my left arm and right thigh last August/Sept, no clue why or where it came from.  I think scabies is the same as dog mange (not sure which kind though).  It itches like CRAZY!!  

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  • 07-21-2007 2:44 PM In reply to ColleenC

    RE: Can't bring the puppy home because.....

    Must...scratch...head feels little bugs on it...ACK!
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  • 07-21-2007 6:56 PM In reply to ColleenC

    RE: Can't bring the puppy home because.....

    ColleenC:
    Why you ask? "My roomate has demodex!" We all had to laugh when my mentor told us this story.

    Huh??  This doesn't sound right at all.  [sm=huh.gif]
     
    Demodetic mange (red mange) is an immune system problem.  Most dogs and people, too, have a species of demodetic mites.  The immune system normally keeps them under control.  Callie has a protocol for treating canine red mange without using a lot of toxic pesticides.
     
    Sarcoptic mange (scabies) is contagious.  There are numerous species each with their own preferred host.  They may feed on other hosts, but generally return to the preferred host to breed. 
     
    www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1589&articleid=729

    Demodectic mange (also known as red mange, follicular mange, or puppy mange) is a skin disease, generally of young dogs, caused by the mite, Demodex canis.  It may surprise you to know that demodectic mites of various species live on the bodies of virtually every adult dog and most human beings, without causing any harm or irritation.  These small (0.25 mm) 'alligator-like' mites live inside of the hair follicles (i.e., the pore within the skin through which the hair shaft comes through), hence the name follicular mange.  In humans, the mites usually are found in the skin, eyelids, and the creases of the nose. 

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  • 07-21-2007 7:05 PM In reply to ColleenC

    RE: Can't bring the puppy home because.....

    Well, I'm sure they had enough sense to do a skin scraping.  Like I said, its very uncommon, but can happen.  Maybe her immune system was stressed, I dont know, but I could also see how an overabundance of these mites could present a problem.  I know shes been treating a few dogs with it at work.
    "Demodex in a human is presented.  The Irish Wolfhound in the image below-left had a resistant case of mites and therapy covered many months before the dog was clear of any demodex parasites.  One of the many individuals who handled this dog one became infested with the mites and displayed lesions on the face and neck.  Therapy for this individual took months before a successful resolution of the problem was evident.  Click on an image to enlarge."

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