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My 6-month-old dog has mange and ringworm. What to do for depression?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 months and 6 days old

My dog is only 6 mo. And already had a lot of vet work bc she has ringworm and now demo mange. I think she's getting depressed. Idk what to do...

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 19th, 2016

Poor Evie! It does sound like she has had a lot to deal with in her short life, but you are doing exactly the right thing by making sure she has been to the vet's clinic for her medical problems. Having demodex mange can make her lethargic and feel unwell, so that is likely what you are seeing in Evie. The best you can do for her continue her treatments as prescribed, make sure she eats and drinks, and give her a lot of love and attention. Hopefully she will start feeling better soon :-)

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