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Old 10-19-2007, 10:25 AM   #3
katepoet
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Our dog was born with a sensitivity to demodactic mites - demodex. All dogs have these mites but only some have this genetic trait. As a male, he shed in spots when under stress. Females with demodex shed all over every month. He also has severe allergies. We are so glad he got us as another family might have thrown him away - he's a lot of work. We sometimes wonder whether his littermates are OK. So keep being cautious - puppies are worth it.
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