Reply #13: Our pup was a rescue too [View All]

So we don't know much about her history. Mom was a purebred shepherd (from the looks of her anyway, but no papers) but she came to the ASPCA as a stray, so no idea about dad.

The vet prescribed an antiseptic shampoo and something called "Mitaban" which we have to sponge all over her after we bathe her. We did this last night, and man, that is some potent smelling stuff. Hubby compared the smell to that of modeling glue, which I think is pretty accurate. Vet said nothing about ivermectin, but I think I read that it shouldn't be used with certain types of dogs, so perhaps that's why he didn't prescribe it for her. (?)

Thanks for your input! It's good to hear about positive outcomes.