Animal Health (General)

[wilddove]

I just found out Saturday morning that my 9 month old boxer puppy has red mange should the breeder be notified in everything that I have found out is that the mites are passed from the mother

[Daveyo]

Absolutely

Daveyo

[wilddove]

Should the breeder be notified?I know that it is not a inherited condition, but the suppressed immune system that allows the puppy to be susceptible to the mites can be. Remember that all puppies receive the mites from their mother, but only a few have ineffective immune systems and develop the mange. This sensitivity can be passed genetically through generations. Individuals that have a history of demodectic mange, and their parents and siblings, should not be bred. Through careful breeding, most cases of generalized demodicosis could be eliminated.
This breeder is going through several litters of puppies a year

[wilddove]

I have sent the breeder at weepinoaks farm a email notifiying them of the red mange and waiting to hear their reply