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This morning when I took Enoch out his feet smelled like corn chips. I called my vet which is closed and then I called the emergency vet's number. The girl said it wasn't an emergency but that he had something starting with the letter d and that it was parasites eating at his feet. Ugh! She said he could get it from other animals. The only time he's been around other animals was two weeks ago when I went to the breeder but other than that no other contact. We have a dirt backyard and high winds which blows a lot of trash in the backyard. So maybe that's it. Basically if anyone knows what I'm talking about is there a natural alternative to treating this problem? We're taking him to the vet tomorrow I just wanted to get some advice before I take him.
If so then I would say no to the e-vet and schedule an appointment with your regular vet. Demo cannot be diagnosed over the phone, it would take a skin scraping. Every person and dog has demodex mites on them. When the mites get out of hand it is usually an immune system that is somehow compromised and cannot keep the mites in check. This type is commonly outgrown with age. If demodex is the issue I would definitely explore alternative methods(boosting the immune system) of treatment first as the traditional methods are pretty toxic and can themselves compromise the immune system.
Shannon
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The girl said it wasn't an emergency but that he had something starting with the letter d and that it was parasites eating at his feet. Ugh! She said he could get it from other animals.
It is not eating his feet and demodex is not contagious!
Edited by Shannon Reed (05/26/2008 02:31 PM)
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First time I've tried this Maishia, here's a link to a previous thread on cornchip feet.http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Board=134&Number=186619&Searchpage=1&Main=18754&Words=+Mike+Kramer&topic=0&Search=true#Post186619.
Jeez, that doesn't look right! Any ways, in the seach box type in, cornchip smell, page to where 'silly question' comes on (pg. 3?), it may be helpful.
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Okay, the lady said Demodex. So if it is that she was wrong about it being contagious. It's about the immune system not being strong enough but he's been raw since we got him. So how is that possible? I'm taking him to the vet tomorrow because I know you can't get a real answer over the phone but if it is Demodex what advice should I or shouldn't I take from the vet?
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I found a link on here about curing Mange naturally. http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=166648 I don't want to use any of the chemicals the vet will throw at us. When I take him tomorrow and if he is diagnosed with Demodex should I just tell the vet I'm going to use other alternatives or what?
Demodex is common in puppies. But, you didn't say what his feet LOOK like. Demodex usually presents as a rash, possibly with itching, and hair loss.
"Cornchip" smell, also called "popcorn paws" or "tostito feet" is completely normal for many dogs and usually appears around 8 months of age. (It's like doggie B.O. lol -it's caused by the sweat glands in their feet).
Edit: the "corn chip" smell is usually strongest right after the dog wakes up from a nap. I've actually read an anecdote where a dog owner would purposely wait until her dog woke up so she could sniff its feet! lol
I found a link on here about curing Mange naturally. http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=166648 I don't want to use any of the chemicals the vet will throw at us. When I take him tomorrow and if he is diagnosed with Demodex should I just tell the vet I'm going to use other alternatives or what?
I think the method in that post is a wonderful place to start. Just tell the vet that you are going to try some alternative therapies. Depending on your vet be prepared for skepticism, fear strategy, ... But remember it comes down to this is your dog not his/hers so all decisions are yours.
You are 10 steps ahead because you already feed raw. Don't forget to stay away from vaccinations right now (or forever).
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Don't forget to stay away from vaccinations right now (or forever).
Shannon
Too late for that. He had his 2nd puppy booster two weeks ago. Do you think this could have made him susceptible to this? We decided that we were comfortable with doing the puppy boosters and then no yearly vaccinations. You live and learn.
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parasites on puppy's feet, I think
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