My doberman pincher has dermadectic mange.?

Demodectic mange is not contagious. I am sure you already realize this, but just wanted to point it out for others.

Almost all dogs have the demodectic mange mites on their bodies... However, some dogs immune system will not allow them to fight off the infestation and the mite population gets out of control. It is a genetic problem and dogs that have to be treated for demodectic mange are not canidates for breeding.

How long have you been treating it? With the oral ivermectin treatments, you have to continue for approximately sixty days. And for a while, it may seem like it is getting worse instead of better!

What would you like the breeder to do? She is offering to replace your dog.

*****If you have not tried daily oral (by mouth) ivermectin treatments, I strongly recommend you discuss them with your vet or perhaps, seek a second opinion.

The doctor I work for would never perscribe ivermectin injections for demodectic mange.******

give the dog back to the breeder. the long term out look for your dog is grim. secondary skin infections will develop. after a whilt the antibiotics will stop working and the dog will be allways sick and uncomfotabe. once the secondary skin infections take over it will leave your dog's immune system so compramised that it will not be able to fight off any disease or sickness. anual vaccinations could now prove deadly.

I think you mean "demodectic mange". It must be treated by a Vet. It is hereditary so do not breed this dog.

Bathing does not help. He needs medicine!!!!

It is not stress related. It is an autoimmune disease from the mother. Need a VET!!

Also, it is NOT contagious to other animals or people.

I had the same thing in my chihuahua. I was told it was stress related and my pup also got the ivermecton shot. Cleared right up, but took 7-10 days. How long have you waited?

NEVER EVER EVER put him in gasoline people think it helps but it doesn't, be sure to cure him by giving him nice long baths with soothing massages, if it keeps on going then look for vetanary help immediatley.

The least you could do is hang a sign on your door telling people to stay away.

give him a bath every week!