Sputterduck Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) I was pretty sure what was wrong and I didn't want mangyness in my car, so we swaddled them in cloths and carried them a 25 minute walk to the vet. Mamadog followed us the whole way, which is good because she has it, too. I'm sure she brought it home to them since she wanders who knows where every day. Mamadog got an insecticide injection, but they said the puppies are too young for any treatment. I think they are 6 weeks old. Can nothing be done? They went from cute puppies to horror movie beasts rather quickly and it's only going to get worse now because the vet can't do anything? :ohmy: Now hopefully the person who helped me and I don't get it. Mange mites don't like humans, but humans do sometimes get a very itchy, but self limited, infection for 3 or so weeks. We did carry the puppies for over an hour. Now, somehow, we have to care for them without getting the mites ourselves, if we already haven't. :001_huh: Is there any wisdom y'all can offer? Edited July 16, 2011 by Sputterduck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I would try tea tree oil. Topically (Not on the dogs-I think it can be toxic even though this site recommends it) but on the people who love them. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 I would try tea tree oil. Topically (Not on the dogs-I think it can be toxic even though this site recommends it) but on the people who love them. :D I can try to find that, but I'm not sure if I can buy that here. I just wish there was some way to fix the poor puppies now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I suggest that you go here, join, and ask. http://www.dogforums.com/dog-health-questions/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 I suggest that you go here, join, and ask. http://www.dogforums.com/dog-health-questions/ Thank you! I will try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 No advice but :grouphug:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 A solution of apple cider vinegar and water (about 1:2 or 1:3). Spray on effected area a few times a day. Will not hurt them. You can also put some of the acv in their water bowl (about 1 tbs). ACV should kill the mites. HTH. Poor babies :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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