How do I treat mites in my dogs paw?
You need to establish what mites they are. DEMODECTIC PODODERMATITIS This condition represents demodectic mange confined to the paws. Bacterial infectious usually accompany this condition. Often as generalized demodicosis is treated, the foot is the last stronghold of the mite. Old English Sheepdogs and Shar-peis tend to get severe forms of this condition. The infection can be so deep that biopsy is needed to find the mites and make the diagnosis. STRESS AND GENERALIZED DEMODECTIC MANGE Physiological stress is an important factor determining the degree of severity of demodectic mange. Females should be spayed as soon as the disease is controlled. Coming into heat, hormone fluxes, and pregnancy are very stressful. Also, predisposition to demodicosis is hereditary and should not be passed on. The dog should be fed a reputable brand of dog food so as to avoid any nutritionally related problems. Keep the pet parasite-free. Worms are irritants that the pet need not deal with and fleas may e
