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Old December 21st, 2008, 02:18 AM
luv4pits luv4pits is offline
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Speaking from experience....If you're not comfortable with the Vet's findings go to another VET and get a second opinion. My poor puppy had a few bumps and when I took her to the Vet he told me it was normal and her immune system would kick in and she'd outgrow it. Fast forward 1.5 weeks, her entire body was covered in pussy sores, she had lost 80% of her hair and she was not in good shape. I rushed her to another Vet and it was determined she had generalized Demodectic mange and a bacterial infection. After 2.5 months of weekly visits, many different antibiotics and medicated shampoos and alot of time she is almost in the clear. It was very stressful, costly and time consuming but that was nothing compared to the discomfort she was in. I guess the point is if you're not happy with the results from the first vet, go see another...It's better to be safe then have unhappy puppies that will require alot more if left untreated. Good Luck
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