Hi all GSD owners and lovers! So happy to find a page dedicated to GSDs here. I have an 8.5-month old female GSD and she is so sweet. I am currently looking for a reputable trainer for her and will appreciate if anyone has any contacts. FYI, I live in Kuching. I'm new to the forum so paiseh if I missed out on the same topic in the thread here

Hi,

My 17+ month girl GSD has been having hair loss around her muzzle and areas below her eyes since more than 6 months ago. The area below her muzzle is now pinkish and bleeds at times. Vet has diagnosed this condition to be Demodex The last time I brought her to the vet for this, she had 4 injections for it (once a week for 1 month) and was on antibiotics for 1 month. Previously, she had a few more injections/antibiotics for it. The condition seems to recur now. I have tried wiping the areas with apple cider vinegar-water mixture and currently my pet shop recommends that I wipe the affected areas with her shampoo (Kelco brand) twice a week and let it soak until her next bath time. I'm hoping this will work out.

Does anyone have any experience treating this condition or can anyone advise what I can do please? I am very reluctant to bring her back to the vet for another round of injections/medications.

Thank you in advance!