How to prevent demodex mites in new puppies from a pregnant dog?

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My hey hey is pregnant once again and I’m worried that she will repeat what happened last time. Last year she had a litter of puppies and her and puppies contracted a bad case of demodex. They had extreme itching, and a lot of hair loss. Our other dog however didn’t have it. We got them treated and they got better. Now that she is going to have another litter of puppies, spending so much time together, are they going to have an infestation of the mites like last time? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 7 months old | 8 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

The puppies can get the Demodex mites as they are born. If their immune system becomes compromised, the mites can grow out of control and start causing the symptoms that we see. The best you can do is try to keep the puppies clean and healthy and hope that they don't get it this time.

How to prevent demodex mites in new puppies from a pregnant dog?

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