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jur45 · January 11

Hi Steve

Can't help thinking about you when your state comes up.

Are you experiencing this and if so how are you and the dogs feeling🙏

https://youtu.be/0jIQ7frkdJ0?si=wpa6dzg7fIUWhDJP

BulliesofNC · January 14

I hope to God this is just some sort of conspiracy theory. I'd like to think if a large volume of people witnessed this there would be a lot more talk about it especially on social media where people don't hold back.

jur45 · February 14

I hope so too!

Here's Memphis enjoying visiting my parents dog Sabrina❤️

BulliesofNC · February 18

Wow, he looks so good in those photos. Whatever you're doing, it's working! He's come a long way and looks great. He always looks happy too!

jur45 · February 19

He's such a different dog when happy especially Sabrina😍 He really needs that friend here.

The goats (neighbours wanderers) weren't keen on him though 😂

BulliesofNC · February 26

Awesome photos. It's good that he didn't try and kill the goats like some Bull Terriers might have.

jur45 · March 13

As I right Steve, Memphis' staph infection has resurfaced😖 it's bloody quick. All I can think is the beach water/drain outlet may be the trigger. All the bumps are head n neck which makes me think I might have had something on me too🤷🏼‍♀️ straw/grasses with chookies perhaps. Anyway back to med washes🙏🏼

BulliesofNC · March 18

I have a Rescue here with me right now that I'm fostering. He barely had any fur left on him and his skin was raw and scabby. His neck, chest, and front legs were the worst. It was so bad the areas would bleed when I gave him a medicated bath. I'm confident most of his issue was Demodectic mange. The medicated shampoo provided temporary relief but did nothing to help with the issue.

With this particular case the problem was resolved with Nexgard Flea and Tick medication. Most dogs don't have a negative response to common Demodex mites, which inhabit hair follicles in most dogs. However, some dogs are severely bothered by these mites due to their weakened immune system. This could be something they were born with or perhaps a genetic disorder. A weak immune system can bring on many issues but when it comes to the Bull Terrier breed, skin issues will always be problematic.

Nexgard is probably one of the only medications that treats Demodex mites in dogs by utilizing an isoxazoline compound that acts as a potent acaricide, killing mites effectively within weeks. This product proved effective within a week as all the sores started healing and fur started to grow back. Right now I'm at the 2 week mark of treating him. I only gave him the Nextgard one time and will give him another tablet in 2 weeks when he hits the one month mark mark. I bath him every 3 days. After towel drying him, I rub some Desitin Ointment on him which helps a lot too. I'm very happy with the results I'm seeing.

I encourage you to try this same method with Memphis. It could very well be that Demodex mites are causing the issue and with the weather getting warmer his condition could be harder to manage. There's no harm in trying it and you may find it to be the answer to his condition if in fact he's having a reaction to Demodex mites or allergic to them.

Desitin Maximum Strength Baby Diaper Rash Cream with Zinc Oxide - 16oz 1 of 9

Desitin Maximum Strength Baby Diaper Rash Cream with Zinc Oxide - 16oz 1 of 9

jur45 · March 25

Thanks for all that info Steve. Back when we had this issue, he was tested for mites but I'll keep it in mind.

Glad to hear to you're getting results.

I am currently keeping him off the beach totally. Doing daily medicated washes which do help. He is on homeopath drops but am waiting for order on probiotics, worming and specific homeopath tincture for him. He is happy enough walking, playing etc. I did get vet AB oral and injections to have on hand that was used prior. This is only last minute protocol as such. Over $500 for a backup plan🔥

I was going through his old files, allergy tests last night. Sunflowers was on one in which I have been harvesting seeds. The new grass bale I got my chickens may also be a trigger. The dust would reside all over me. Something to think about here.

You'll enjoy our photos today. He is an amazing good boy💙

Met two beautiful bullies yesterday one being a rescue. I actually had a squiz on the rescue site but nothing suitable for us.

jur45 · March 26

Saw feathers on his previous allergy test....chickens😱

I'll be distancing him now. They go to him as such.

Declined medicated wash today. He had a lovely chamomile, bicarb, CS wash...will see how he is tomorrow. Very happy before bedtime💙

You can see he doesn't like the phone up close🔥

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