I had a spinal injury a few years ago and the surgeon warned me of permanent nerve damage causing incontinence being a potential consequence if it got worse. It's called "cauda equina syndrome", I did a quick search and it looks like it occurs in dogs too. Essentially you lose all nerve feeling on your bowel, hence not knowing when you need to go. I'm not sure what the solution is (if any) but it could be a clue.
Demodex???
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The only thing I can think of is a lower dose of the ivermectin. That's is the best thing that I know of.
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If she has localized demodectic mange she doesn't need any treatments. The outbreaks are usually cause by stress and in most cases subside on their own.
Here is a link to information about Demodex.
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I dont think its localized. She has it on her neck, 2 spots, 2 tiny spots on each front leg, 6-7 on her face and about 10 near her rear on her back. the vet did say that her case was not bad at all. That makes me a littler happier. I have been reading that the ivermectin is basically the last resort and a lot of sites say to use benzoyl peroxide gel 5% once daily on each spot. Any opinons on that?? I am up for trying anything that is affordable at this point.
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If she has localized demodectic mange she doesn't need any treatments. The outbreaks are usually cause by stress and in most cases subside on their own.
Here is a link to information about Demodex.
i was just looking at the pictures(the 2) on that page and she dose not have it anything like the 2nd picture but its a little more than the 1st one.
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Here is a link to Goodwinol Ointment that is mentioned in the one link. I have never heard of using benzoyl peroxide for demodex.
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I'd say the H2O2 can't be a bad idea. Might as well give that a try.
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Here is a link to Goodwinol Ointment that is mentioned in the one link. I have never heard of using benzoyl peroxide for demodex.
that looks pretty good, i think if the benzoyl wont work we will try that cuz i have to get it treated soon cuz i am having surgery on the 18th and she will be with a friend for 2 weeks.
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Is there a medication you can purchase OTC and then bathe/dip your dog in in your home??
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not that i have found and the vet didnt say anything about buying it. Im gonna take a trip to petsmart here in a little bit and see if there is anything there.
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Well I have used the benzoyl for 2 days now, going on #3. I can see some hair regrowing in some of the spots but not all. So I am praying this is going to work for her. I just hate to see her this way
