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Post by Maria90 Wed Sep 04 2013, 12:32

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Hi everyone! Smile

Well Rocky's demodex seems to be getting worse again, bleeding a lot and scabbing as well as a lot of fur lost around his eyes now as well as the lost fur from previously (neck front and back, complete loss under front paw, and rear leg)
He is on anti biotics, the first night we gave them to him he vomited straight after dinner, so we kept an eye on this, and has been on the tablets for roughly 2 weeks now and he has been fine until 2 days ago, he hasn't been himself at all, after he eats he walks around head and tail down whimpering and heaving wanting to throw up, I've stopped the tablet to see how he went but he was still a bit funny so back to the vet tomorrow :(Any idea what this could be? Just so worried there is an underlying issue, not sure if I should go to a different vet now either.

I'm at my wits end with this demodex he really hasn't been himself and im just so worried.


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Post by Guest Tue Sep 17 2013, 06:27

How's rocky doing on the new treatment Maria? Smile

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Post by Maria90 Tue Sep 17 2013, 11:04

He is doing good thanks Hayley Smile Vet said to keep an eye on him in case of any side effects, but he has generally been a lot better since stopping the anti-biotic, so fingers crossed this works out! Smile x
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Post by Guest Tue Sep 17 2013, 11:19

Yay dance fingers & paws crossed.

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Post by Sazzle Tue Sep 17 2013, 12:21

That's great news Big Grin 
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Post by Maria90 Sun Sep 22 2013, 07:01

Just a little update on Rocky's progress!

He is doing so well on the Ivermectin, the vet started us on small doses, increased daily, which is given orally through a syringe, his skin has cleared right up, no more scabbing and redness, as well as the inflammation going right down! He is still itching a bit, but this is mostly after we bath him, and the vet said this would happen, so we just keep an eye on him to make sure he doesn't go crazy with scratching himself.

He is on a lighter dose of anti-biotics to keep infection and secondary skin infections at bay, and he doesn't seem to be reacting to these as much as the first lot which were a lot stronger, and he is back into a normal eating routine again, which Im relieved about!

So happy that something is finally working for him! Smile xx
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Post by Guest Sun Sep 22 2013, 07:06

That's fantastic news Maria thumbs up I'm so happy the treatment is working. It's so hard to see them poorly isn't it Sad Lots of love to you and rocky. Love Struck

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Post by Maria90 Sun Sep 22 2013, 07:10

Definitely difficult seeing them poorly, but it could have been something a lot worse, so just thankful it is something treatable Smile Thanks Hayley xx
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Post by Guest Sun Sep 22 2013, 10:16

Fab news Maria, Hope all continues to improve for Rocky, poor baby xx

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Post by Sazzle Sun Sep 22 2013, 12:29

Ah brilliant, so pleased to hear he is getting better Big Grin xx
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Post by Maria90 Thu Oct 24 2013, 11:15

Just another update on Rocky's Demodex.
He had his vet appointment last week after his first lot of Ivermectin finished, (which was a months worth) Skin scrape was negative Big Grin was over the moon!!! Hair loss has stopped, no more oily skin and fur, shine is starting to come back, so there has been a major improvement! The vet has given us another lot of ivermectin for 10 more days, then another skin scrape, and if all negative, then hopefully we are in the clear!! Big Grin Yay for Rocky!! Big Grin
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Post by Guest Thu Oct 24 2013, 11:20

That's fantastic news Maria dance

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Post by Guest Thu Oct 24 2013, 11:39

That's fantastic news! She'll bounce back strongly, now, I'm sure!

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Post by Kathy Thu Oct 24 2013, 12:38

dance So pleased to hear Rocky is looking and feeling better Maria, it must be a relief for you to have him back in good condition.
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Post by Sazzle Thu Oct 24 2013, 12:58

Fantastic hun, am really really pleased for you both Big Grin xxxx
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Post by Maria90 Thu Oct 24 2013, 13:42

Thanks everyone! Definitely a big relief, he is much better in himself too which makes me one happy fur-mummy Smile
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Post by Maria90 Thu Oct 24 2013, 14:23

Definitely is Claire Smile x
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Post by Rupertsbooks Sat Nov 02 2013, 20:06

What's his diet like?
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Post by Maria90 Tue Nov 05 2013, 09:53

Just got back from the vets for Rocky's 2nd skin scrape Big Grin All clear!! Yay Big Grin

The vet told us to do a monthly treatment of advocate just to be on the safe side for now and we can now slow down with the weekly washes (thank god for that!) as he is starting sweat a lot, and she said it's mostly likely an imbalance due to washing him so much to help with the demodex.

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Post by Guest Tue Nov 05 2013, 10:14

Aww Maria dance fantastic news bounce you must be over the moon. good job 

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Post by janey Tue Nov 05 2013, 12:32

That is fab news! Smile
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So pleased for you and big hugs to Rocky Horrible time lately :( Update! :) - Page 2 3198918699 Horrible time lately :( Update! :) - Page 2 3198918699 Horrible time lately :( Update! :) - Page 2 3198918699 
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Fantastic new, so pleased for you Big Grin xx
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Post by Maria90 Wed Nov 06 2013, 13:00

Thank you thank you!!! Smile Definitely very pleased, best news all week! x
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