Ok, I took Lucas to the vet today because he keeps getting what looks like earmite infections in his ears, I've used all the ear drops available and he gets better for a couple of days and then the infection is back. Well I decided to take him to the vet today and to my surprise and dismay, the vet told me his ears are full of demodex mites. I'm just soo upset about it!
I've read a lot about demodex but I never thought LUcas could have that. He has been doing so well with the prozac, and now this.
The vet told me this could have been caused by the prednisolone, which weakens his immune system and makes his more suceptible to this kind of infection. and I found this online that describes exactly what Lucas has:
Feline scabies can occur as a localized or as a generalized infection. Localized infections are more common, and can often occur in cats being treated with steroids. Localized infections affect the eyelids, head, ears and neck. Symptoms include:
He also has to take an antibiotic because he has an infection in both ears caused by the mites.
I've been to 5 vets, and this is the first time they see the demodex, I can't understand this, he has always had ear problems that never went away.
I need to know if someone had had experience with demodex with their kitties and which treatment they had.
Thanks in advance.
Tammy
I've read a lot about demodex but I never thought LUcas could have that. He has been doing so well with the prozac, and now this.
The vet told me this could have been caused by the prednisolone, which weakens his immune system and makes his more suceptible to this kind of infection. and I found this online that describes exactly what Lucas has:
Symptoms of Demodectic Mange in Cats
Feline scabies can occur as a localized or as a generalized infection. Localized infections are more common, and can often occur in cats being treated with steroids. Localized infections affect the eyelids, head, ears and neck. Symptoms include:
- Hair loss on the affected area.
- Scaly, itchy lesions.
- Inflammation and irritation.
He also has to take an antibiotic because he has an infection in both ears caused by the mites.
I've been to 5 vets, and this is the first time they see the demodex, I can't understand this, he has always had ear problems that never went away.
I need to know if someone had had experience with demodex with their kitties and which treatment they had.
Thanks in advance.
Tammy