My poor pup has mange. He just turned four months the other day and I noticed a few “Bald” Spots on his coat. It worsened over the week so I decided to take him in to the vet. I found out it was Demodex Mange or “Red Mange”. This mange can be life-threatening so Im glad I took him in when I did. The problem is, he has to go through a series of insecticide dippings. I hate doing this to him. He gets very lethargic and tired after them. I’ve been really worried about him.

When I left the vet I was $130.00 in debt and felt like a worrisome father. Trench is my baby. I hope he recovers quickly. I still have to administer five more dip treatments. Its really tough seeing my boy looking and feeling the way he does.

Demodectic Mange: Often called Demodex, is a skin disease caused by parasitic mites called Demodectic Mites. These mites live on your Dog’s body at the base of the fur follicles 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. You won’t be reminded of, or even aware of these mites being on your Dogs body, until you see some symptoms that let you know they’re there, and doing damage.

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