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Coconut Oil & Demodex Lets make a long story short. Frito had a small red mark on his front leg, I thought it was a scratch or a bite from playing. I flipped him over this afternoon to rub his belly an found two of the same spots on his rear leg. Off we go to the vet! Turns out Frito has Demodex. The scrape showed no eggs, and very few live adult mites, so he is fighting it off on his own.
But then I realized, I stopped giving them Coconut Oil about 2 1/2 to 3 weeks ago due to my own laziness. And they say Coconut oil is wonderful for the immune system. Demodex strikes when the immunity is low. Now its got me wondering......................
I guess the Coconut Oil is continuing, I shouldnt have messed with a good thing!
Hugs,
Renee, Junior, Frito, Elliot, Squirt & Rocco
**Nothing says "I Love You" like a Pug sneezing in your face!**
In memory of my "Heart" Pugweiser - 7/12/03 - 4/1/07 - Lost to P.D.E. (Pug Dog Encephalitis)
"Heaven's the place where all the dogs you have ever loved come to greet you."
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Poor Frito! I think he and Lucy were meant to be. LOL They can tell their tales together.
The vet didn't opt to give him a shot?
Samantha,Mom to: Murphy B., CGC, TDI, Duke and Hippie Shyster. And WIFE of Jeff, who keeps her on her toes.
Murphy on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?62118
Village Royalty
Lucy says to tell Frito she did not give him bugs!!Originally Posted by Newsie96
Anyway, sorry Frito has demodex. I got a little lazy with the coconut oil too and Lucy started to itch a bit. I'm still a bit paranoid about her getting demodex again so we're back on the coconut oil and so far so good.
Village Pug Brewery
No Sam She didnt want to give Invermectin if it wasnt absolutely necessary. He has a shampoo to use once a week and a topical ointment. They were not too concerned since the adults were dying and there were no eggs.
Last edited by Pugweiser; 02-13-2006 at 02:28 PM.
Hugs,
Renee, Junior, Frito, Elliot, Squirt & Rocco
**Nothing says "I Love You" like a Pug sneezing in your face!**
In memory of my "Heart" Pugweiser - 7/12/03 - 4/1/07 - Lost to P.D.E. (Pug Dog Encephalitis)
"Heaven's the place where all the dogs you have ever loved come to greet you."
Village Irish Pug Pub
Poor Frito. Give him a kiss for Murph and me.
Samantha,Mom to: Murphy B., CGC, TDI, Duke and Hippie Shyster. And WIFE of Jeff, who keeps her on her toes.
Murphy on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?62118
Village Pug Brewery
Frito wouldnt mind sharing bugs with Lucy..................... He thinks shes cute!
Hugs,
Renee, Junior, Frito, Elliot, Squirt & Rocco
**Nothing says "I Love You" like a Pug sneezing in your face!**
In memory of my "Heart" Pugweiser - 7/12/03 - 4/1/07 - Lost to P.D.E. (Pug Dog Encephalitis)
"Heaven's the place where all the dogs you have ever loved come to greet you."
Village Royalty
Lucy says to tell Frito she hopes he feels better soon. She said you took very good care of her when she had bugs!Frito wouldnt mind sharing bugs with Lucy..................... He thinks shes cute!
Village Irish Pug Pub
Renee is the best foster mom. I want to be incarnated as one of her pugs. They have the good life.
Samantha,Mom to: Murphy B., CGC, TDI, Duke and Hippie Shyster. And WIFE of Jeff, who keeps her on her toes.
Murphy on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?62118
Village B'Dazzlin' Show Girl
Welcome Frito...you are now an official member of the big "D" club!!!No worries buddy, you will be back to new in no time..it happens to the best of them!
SarinaMommy to: SebastianPugs: Chloe, Emma, Scarlett, & Milani
"The discipline of desire is the background of character".
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