I have a 9 month old box, he first got demodex when he was about 3 or 4 months old. We put this lotion on it that we got from our vet and it went away. It just came back about a week ago only in one spot on his face, before he had about 3 spots two on his neck and one close to his back legs. We are putting the lotion on it again and this other cream the vet gave us. Here is my question.
I love my dog and no matter what I will not give him back to the breeders. But we have a 1 year health guarentee, and since this is because his immune system can't fight it off, they have to cover the costs of the treatment. So far it hasn't been that expensive but if the demodex doesn't go away he will have to get dipped, this will cost around $200.00. Which is fine if he gets it done before the year is up. If it does go away, does anyone know the likely-hood of it coming back after he is a year old? I just don't know weither to say, ok this is a problem we need to work out a different arrangement since it is a genetic defect or ask for part or all of my money back. If this is the case I am worried they will want the dog back, and if that happens then I guess i will just be out money because Duke is my baby and I couldn't imagine being without him. And because him being affected by the demodex because of his immune system problem, will we have health problems later on? If so is there something that we can do to boost his immune system. Any help would be great. I just don't know what to do. I mean I will do anything for Duke, but as far as the breeders go, do I ask for a new contract or do I try to get some of my money back if this problem is going to continue after a year.
I love my dog and no matter what I will not give him back to the breeders. But we have a 1 year health guarentee, and since this is because his immune system can't fight it off, they have to cover the costs of the treatment. So far it hasn't been that expensive but if the demodex doesn't go away he will have to get dipped, this will cost around $200.00. Which is fine if he gets it done before the year is up. If it does go away, does anyone know the likely-hood of it coming back after he is a year old? I just don't know weither to say, ok this is a problem we need to work out a different arrangement since it is a genetic defect or ask for part or all of my money back. If this is the case I am worried they will want the dog back, and if that happens then I guess i will just be out money because Duke is my baby and I couldn't imagine being without him. And because him being affected by the demodex because of his immune system problem, will we have health problems later on? If so is there something that we can do to boost his immune system. Any help would be great. I just don't know what to do. I mean I will do anything for Duke, but as far as the breeders go, do I ask for a new contract or do I try to get some of my money back if this problem is going to continue after a year.