A little bit more info on demodectic mange.... It's most common in puppies (who don't have the best immune system yet), and they usually "grow out of it." Adult dogs can sometimes be prone to outbreaks during times of stress (as stated above) but rarely some dogs just can't seem to get over it. These dogs usually have an underlying health problem. Sometimes it is difficult to determine an underlying problem, though, and those dogs may have trouble with it throughout their entire life... this obvioulsy can become very frustrating for the owner, the dog, and the owner's pocketbook. It doesn't sound like your dog's case falls into this category, which is really good! If he is responding to the medicated shampoo and the ivermectin, you probably don't have a lot to worry about. However, if he is an adult, you may expect him to have flare ups during times of stress! If he's an adult, is he neutered? Sometimes unneutered males can be stressed by nearby dogs in heat, and that can send them into a demodex episode... Just something to consider!! Good luck! |