Demodectic Mange

[Barbara Heck]

Can anyone suggest a proper protocol for demodectic mange treatment? This
is regarding a dog with the following history. She is very "chronic" and
immune-compromised, as you shall see.

8 year old German Shepherd, female, spayed.
Temperament is sweet, stable, calm, accepting
Medical History: all vaccines given yearly until 3 years ago, titer testing
used now, except for rabies (last given March of 2002), which is mandatory.
--8 weeks old--bladder/urinary tract infection--antibiotic treatment
--3 mos. old---ate rocks--emergency treatment--antibiotic treatment
--6 mos. old---neuter surgery/no known problems---antibiotics treatment
post-operative
--9 mos. old---first ear infection---antibiotic treatment/steroid
(prednisone)
--12 mos. old/on--ear infections become continuous/chronic---ongoing
antibiotic/steroid treatment for first five years of life.

From five years on, owner began exploring alternative medicine on vet's
recommendation. After allergy testing, skin scrapings, etc., vet could find
no known cause and suggested she could do nothing further for the dog. This
was the second vet, visited for second opinion after all treatments by
initial vet had failed, leading to decline in health.

Currently being fed a raw diet of mostly meat/bones. Previously, the diet
consisted of mostly vegetables/rice/some meat. No change in skin condition
from diet changes was noted.

"Natural" ear cleaner used at five years, no further ear infections, however
problem moved then to foot chewing, hot spots and now to complete breakdown
in skin condition, with all indications of demodectic mange and a secondary
infection, causing terrible odor of a sick/sweet nature. There is crusting,
oozing, bleeding, hair loss, deep ulceration.

After last rabies injection in spring of 2002, the dog also became lame on
the right hind leg. There is great muscle atrophy, but dog is still
"playful", but prefers to sleep and compulsively lick and chew skin.

Any helpful feedback would be greatly appreciated. I am considering Sulph
and Silica as possible remedies.

Thank you,
Barbara

[WilsonHomeopaths]

hi,
yes i have sucessfully treated mange several times. give details of dogs
personality etc. i will get back to you. am away for a few days so it will be next
week
sal
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