just in case

[Gina Heitz <brier@oregonsbest.com>]

Hi Guys,

I am sending along a web site about Demodex, just in case.  We have not had 
a issue with it but Haus has it right now and it reminded me that I should 
fore warn you guys about the possibility of our puppies becoming affected 
due to their age.  It's not big deal but should you find small patches 
usually on the face where the hair has appeared to rub off chances are your 
dealing with a temporary let down of the immune system and the little 
demodex bug being an opportunist.  We have challenged the immune systems of 
these guys with lots of stuff in the past 20 weeks and now is the age you 
could see demodex.   Most cases are localized and require no treatment what 
so ever.  It's not contagious to your other pets or you.  Please read the 
below.

Gina :-)

http://www.peteducation.com/parasites/demodectic_mange.htm

While I am at it here is one on our old friend Giardia

http://www.petinformationcenter.com/parasites/giardia.htm

and Coccidia:

http://www.petinformationcenter.com/parasites/coccidia.htm