[quote1281422028=sbates] You should not be breeding dogs with a demodex problem!!!! Juvenile-onset generalized demodicosis is a familial disease and affected dogs and their parents should not be bred. Dogs with local disease that are intended for breeding should be observed WITHOUT treatment to be sure the generalized form does not develop! I hope your "advice" includes ovariohysterectomy and castration for affected animals. [/quote1281422028] This is subject I'm about to broach with my breeder - my 13 month old Boerboel was just diagnosed with juvenile-onset generalized demodiocosis The terms of my contract would provide for another dog if I were willing to PTS but, of course, a year later, I am not. I'm just looking for the best ways I can go about strengthening her immune system and the best way to discuss this with her breeder. I had an over two year relationship with them prior to finally receiving this dog - we exchanged Christmas cards, etc, and there were several visits - but I did pay a small fortune for this girl and I am more than mildly annoyed about all of this. I went with the Boerboel because of the relative cleanliness (health-wise) for congenital problems in their lines. After losing my last to a very virulent form of cancer, health was the number one issue for me. I'll look into the product you guys are suggesting but I'm really looking to approach this more for a dietary and Ayurvedic perspective .. .