It's been 2 weeks since I've posted an update to Zoe's condition. Zoe's symptoms have really improved AND we actually have a diagnosis of what was going on with her. My vet is a gem; in actuality I go to a vet clinic that has two (2) vets and they confer with each other daily about their animal patients and confer with a specialist if needed. Dr. Carter decided to contact a veterinary dermatologist about Zoe's problem with the meds she was taking; the fact that she has demodex mites and her allergy symptoms. The vet specialist stated that it is quite common for dogs to have an allergic reaction to the dying mites on their skin and it is not necessarily a reaction to the Ivermectin itself.
We decided to take her off of all the medication for 10 days, but continue with the Benedryl if she was having any redness or swelling in her face.
I then began a new regimen of .5cc's of Ivermectin and 2 Benedryl, two times per day. Our goal is to get rid of the mites with the Ivermectin and treat the mite allergery with the Benedryl; it seems to be working. We'll see when she gets tested in 3 weeks.
I thought Zoe deserved a little bit of a treat after all of this medical trauma going on in her life. So, we took a trip to PetSmart and she got to pick out a new "big girl" bed.
Emma actually just got done with her ivermectin and the mites are gone! Gosh I hate that Zoe is having an allferic reaction! Hope this new method helps and she is better soon! Also- conscerning the mites.. Did your vets tell you that they will test her 2 different times 3wks apart to ensure the mites are gone before stopping then meds? That's what my vet did and I am glad because If they come back you will have to do this whole process over again! :(
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Sounds like Zoe is on her way to recovery! Darn mites let them go pick on someone else! Enjoy your new bed Zoe!
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