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tnurse · 04-10-2009, 09:37 AM

I have a sweet little baby boy that I've had almost 3 weeks, we went to the vet today for his second set of shots. I told the vet he has been itching a lot for the last few days. He scraped his skin and found that he has sarcoptic mange. I am so mad, he had to come from the breeders this way. I'm gonna call her and see what she says. Just needed to tell somebody. Has anybody been through this before? Any side effects from the treatment? My vet gave him a shot this morning and said he will need another one in 2 weeks. He said that usually gets over 90% of the mites and we might have to get a third injection.

chachi · 04-10-2009, 09:49 AM

My chachi had demodex mange. He had to have dips and be bathed with a medicated shampoo. I dont know about the treatment you are getting since its different than what chachi got. Once chachi went through the dips it cleared up. You have to be careful because you can get it too in the form of scabies

LilMissy · 04-10-2009, 10:04 AM

AWww that's terrible! I hope the breeder at least reimburses you for the vet costs.

KathyB3593 · 04-12-2009, 05:21 AM

I've had my Lacie for 4 weeks, and she arrived with the same condition from the breeder, also in TN! The vet gave us a dose of Revolution and the itching stopped in a couple of days. We will follow with another dose after a month.

tjdmom · 04-12-2009, 05:34 PM

My senior collie had a bought with demodetic mange when whe was 11. My understanding is that all dogs have these mites, it's just that normally you never seem them, they live down in the hair follicle. When the immune sytem of the dog is compromised, the mites can proliferate. It could be the stress of leaving home but I would be very concerned about this as it is sometimes a genetic problem and could be an ongoing thing. It is entirely possible the breeder did not know.....

rahshidas66 · 10-11-2009, 06:55 PM

I'm furious!!! I got my baby girl one week ago and she has Sarcoptic mange... the breeder told me that she had been bit on the ear by her brother and that there was nothing to worry about... I feel like she knew all along UGGGGGHHHHH! There are some really messed up people in this world... all she had to do is be upfront with it, because now I'm all itchy too!!

My Bella is getting the injections, but I can't get her to stop scratching and biting herself raw. Poor thing!!

I just had to vent... I can't believe people!!

YorkieMax82 · 10-11-2009, 07:03 PM

I would for sure call the breeder

megansmomma · 10-11-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rahshidas66

I'm furious!!! I got my baby girl one week ago and she has Sarcoptic mange... the breeder told me that she had been bit on the ear by her brother and that there was nothing to worry about... I feel like she knew all along UGGGGGHHHHH! There are some really messed up people in this world... all she had to do is be upfront with it, because now I'm all itchy too!!

My Bella is getting the injections, but I can't get her to stop scratching and biting herself raw. Poor thing!!

I just had to vent... I can't believe people!!

Who is the breeder that you purchased your puppy from? One of our rescues just recently has it when he was picked up from the shelter. I believe it is contagious!

kalina82 · 10-11-2009, 08:08 PM

Sarcoptic mange is contagious to other animals and people so be very careful with her and what she touches. I would definitely call the breeder and ask for compensation for treatment. it may take a while to fully get rid of the mange. sarcoptic mange is gross and much worse then demodex mange.

Mardelin · 10-11-2009, 08:12 PM

There are several types of mange. However, it sounds like the type your baby has was contracted from it's dam. It lays dormant and passed on to the pup. Your breeder may not have been aware of it, but if she'd had the pup vet checked, it would have been identified there and treated.

LuvMySissy · 10-12-2009, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tnurse

I have a sweet little baby boy that I've had almost 3 weeks, we went to the vet today for his second set of shots. I told the vet he has been itching a lot for the last few days. He scraped his skin and found that he has sarcoptic mange. I am so mad, he had to come from the breeders this way. I'm gonna call her and see what she says. Just needed to tell somebody. Has anybody been through this before? Any side effects from the treatment? My vet gave him a shot this morning and said he will need another one in 2 weeks. He said that usually gets over 90% of the mites and we might have to get a third injection.

Since this is an indication of a compromised immune system, you should also not get any more puppy vaccinations until he is completely healed. Continuing to vaccinate with a serious medical condition may only lead to further illness down the road.......

04-10-2009, 09:37 AM	#1
tnurse Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 81	Baby with mange, I'm furious! I have a sweet little baby boy that I've had almost 3 weeks, we went to the vet today for his second set of shots. I told the vet he has been itching a lot for the last few days. He scraped his skin and found that he has sarcoptic mange. I am so mad, he had to come from the breeders this way. I'm gonna call her and see what she says. Just needed to tell somebody. Has anybody been through this before? Any side effects from the treatment? My vet gave him a shot this morning and said he will need another one in 2 weeks. He said that usually gets over 90% of the mites and we might have to get a third injection. __________________ Mommy to furbaby Ava and skinkids Justin, Sarah, Daniel, Emma

04-10-2009, 09:49 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	My chachi had demodex mange. He had to have dips and be bathed with a medicated shampoo. I dont know about the treatment you are getting since its different than what chachi got. Once chachi went through the dips it cleared up. You have to be careful because you can get it too in the form of scabies __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

04-10-2009, 10:04 AM	#3
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	AWww that's terrible! I hope the breeder at least reimburses you for the vet costs. __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

10-11-2009, 06:55 PM	#6
rahshidas66 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orange, Ca Posts: 1	My baby has Sarcoptic mange I'm furious!!! I got my baby girl one week ago and she has Sarcoptic mange... the breeder told me that she had been bit on the ear by her brother and that there was nothing to worry about... I feel like she knew all along UGGGGGHHHHH! There are some really messed up people in this world... all she had to do is be upfront with it, because now I'm all itchy too!! My Bella is getting the injections, but I can't get her to stop scratching and biting herself raw. Poor thing!! I just had to vent... I can't believe people!!

10-11-2009, 07:03 PM	#7
YorkieMax82 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 783	I would for sure call the breeder __________________ - Melissa Blessed with five wonderful yorkies!

04-12-2009, 05:21 AM	#4
KathyB3593 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sevierville, TN Posts: 5	I've had my Lacie for 4 weeks, and she arrived with the same condition from the breeder, also in TN! The vet gave us a dose of Revolution and the itching stopped in a couple of days. We will follow with another dose after a month.

04-12-2009, 05:34 PM	#5
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	My senior collie had a bought with demodetic mange when whe was 11. My understanding is that all dogs have these mites, it's just that normally you never seem them, they live down in the hair follicle. When the immune sytem of the dog is compromised, the mites can proliferate. It could be the stress of leaving home but I would be very concerned about this as it is sometimes a genetic problem and could be an ongoing thing. It is entirely possible the breeder did not know.....

10-11-2009, 08:08 PM	#9
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	Sarcoptic mange is contagious to other animals and people so be very careful with her and what she touches. I would definitely call the breeder and ask for compensation for treatment. it may take a while to fully get rid of the mange. sarcoptic mange is gross and much worse then demodex mange. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

10-11-2009, 08:12 PM	#10
Mardelin Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 14,776	There are several types of mange. However, it sounds like the type your baby has was contracted from it's dam. It lays dormant and passed on to the pup. Your breeder may not have been aware of it, but if she'd had the pup vet checked, it would have been identified there and treated. __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*