Last January Zio developed Demodectic Mange. He went through the treatments and by the beginning of February his skin tests came back "clear".
Well, today my husband brought to my attention some areas on Zio's neck (under his collar) where there are bare patches. Unfortunately, upon closer inspection, we also found a couple of very small round spots on the back of his neck above his collar as well.
We've made an appointment to take him in tomorrow for assessment, but are afraid that it will again be mange. We're thinking that since this occurred at almost the same time last year that perhaps it's triggered by the change in temps. (Daytime temps are only in the low 60's for the last week or so here in FL; night time down to 40s & 50s.) Or is it the fact that he's been off his "seasonal allergy medicine" since the cooler weather has arrived?
Regardless, we're wondering that if it turns out to be mange if:
1) It's possible to treat the dog effectively at home.
2) What we can supplement Zio's diet with to boost his immune system so this won't keep happening.
I know it's thankfully not a serious illness, but I'm still bummed about the possibility of this becoming an annual thing. :frown:
Thanks for the input,
Well, today my husband brought to my attention some areas on Zio's neck (under his collar) where there are bare patches. Unfortunately, upon closer inspection, we also found a couple of very small round spots on the back of his neck above his collar as well.
We've made an appointment to take him in tomorrow for assessment, but are afraid that it will again be mange. We're thinking that since this occurred at almost the same time last year that perhaps it's triggered by the change in temps. (Daytime temps are only in the low 60's for the last week or so here in FL; night time down to 40s & 50s.) Or is it the fact that he's been off his "seasonal allergy medicine" since the cooler weather has arrived?
Regardless, we're wondering that if it turns out to be mange if:
1) It's possible to treat the dog effectively at home.
2) What we can supplement Zio's diet with to boost his immune system so this won't keep happening.
I know it's thankfully not a serious illness, but I'm still bummed about the possibility of this becoming an annual thing. :frown:
Thanks for the input,