2009 - Dermodectic Mange

DERMODECTIC MANGE 

Chester was born with dermodectic mange.

Demodectic mange is a red, itchy skin infection that is caused by mites. The demodex mite lives on a particular host, so one form of demodex mite (demodex canis) lives on dogs and another (demodex catis) on cats. Humans have their own form of demodex mite.

The demodex mite is not rare — it is found in small numbers in the skin of most dogs and cats because the mites on their mothers normally travel to young pets shortly after birth. Thus, most healthy pets have demodex mites. The problem occurs if your pet has an immune system that does not work normally and cannot keep the mite population controlled. The mites multiply and cause intense itching. Chester would scratch and develop secondary bacterial infections with pus (pyodermatitis). Chester's fur falls out and leaves bald, red, weepy, infected areas. The skin becomes leathery.

Photo 1: Note Chester's red areas (paws and ears)

It was these signs, that prompted Dr Ly to recommend Chester undergo a bioresonance allergy test.  We discovered that Chester was allergic primarily to meats, and hence this was why Chester was a vegetarian Corgi for a long time.   The allergy also was due to the floor cleaners (eg Dettol, Mister Muscle etc), and hence we only used plain water, with a capful of white vinegar.

Photo 2: Prognosis by Dr Jean-Paul Ly

The immediate relief for Chester was IVOMEC SYRUP. But this had a negative side-effect - liver failure.  Hence Chester has been on Hepavite Supplements since then as a precaution.