cshellz
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Apr 14, 2004, 9:12 AM
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Hi SK, Thanks...read thru both the links. Did some research on my own on other websites too. *phew* Doesn't sound like something Sparkle and I can't overcome, luckily...but still, poor fella...something else to deal with now. Guess for now I can only continue with the antibiotics and oral Ivermectin as prescribed and meanwhile increase his bathing sessions to twice a week. I've been using the Benzoyl Peroxide shampoo prescribed by the vet for Sparkle but it says in the article that Benzoyl Peroxide should be used when seborrhea oleosa (greasy dander) is present. And if mild to moderate seborrhea sicca (dry, flaky dander) is present, anti seborrheic agents such as sulphur, salicylic acid and selenium sulfide should be used. Sparkle has the dry flaky symptoms....so should I look for a shampoo with the anti seborrheic agents? Any shampoo recommendations? What about Malaseb? And no, vet did not suggest a new shampoo this time. White vinegar and water for a rinse...in your opinion can that be replaced with ACV? Well, doc is still reluctant to confirm if it's REALLY Malassezia...but after reading all the websites it does seem like that's exactly what Sparkle is also suffering from. No wonder he's still itchy...and I guess that explains the patch on his body that he scratched with his hind legs and the chewing of his tail. He wasn't itchy when he had his first round of Mange. And it also explains the secondary bacteria infection that recently just cleared up thanks to the antibiotics. His fur is sprouting from here and there...and I'd say it's a very positive change for him. Hopefully with just a little more adjustments with the topical treatment he can recover from both Mange & Malassezia. Just out of curiosity...should the vet ever prescribe a dip for the Mange, u think that'll help with the yeast infection too? Wah...glad ur Beagle recovered from both dermo & malassezia. Can't wait to announce a healthy and recovered Sparkle..hehe... Hopefully that visit to 'exchange some mites' is soon cause that'll mean good news for Sparkle and I mild to moderate seborrhea sicca (dry, flaky dander) is present, use antiseborrheic agents, such as sulfur dander) is present, use degreasing antiseborrheic agents. Benzoyl mild to moderate seborrhea sicca (dry, flaky dander) is present, use antiseborrheic agents, such as sulfur dander) is present, use degreasing antiseborrheic agents. Benzoyl
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