American Lauren Buckley took a dog in a shelter four years ago, which was going to be euthanized. Since then, she can't get past the suffering animal. On Christmas Eve, Lauren saw a photo on Facebook of a puppy picked up on the street. He was sick and looked terrible. He needed help urgently!
Caring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months laterCaring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months laterCaring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months later
Laney suffered from demodicosis and secondary skin infections.
Caring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months later
The animal was in such a neglected state that the success of this whole enterprise seemed impossible in principle.
Caring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months later
However, several months of very serious and persistent treatment still helped Laney — she coped, revived and completely transformed.
Caring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months later
Demodecosis is caused by the tick Demodex canis. These mites are a normal part of the skin flora, they are always present there and are usually harmless.
Caring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months later
Ticks settle deep in the hair follicles and stay there without causing harm. And the normal immune system controls their number.
Caring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months later
However, in a dog with a weakened immune system, they can begin to multiply and the number can go through the roof.
Caring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months later
If the disease spreads throughout the body, this condition is called generalized demodecosis.
Caring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months later
This is really serious and can be life-threatening if you do not take up and start treating in time.
Caring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months later
Fortunately, Laney was lucky: she fell into good hands, to kind people who took care of her and cured her. Otherwise, a sad fate would have awaited her.
Caring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months laterCaring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months later
Treatment, care and love helped the dog to gain health and self-confidence
Caring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months later
When Laney got better, her friend Lauren took her in.
Caring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months laterCaring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months laterCaring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months laterCaring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months laterCaring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months laterCaring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months laterCaring people came out with a sick dog and here is her incredible transformation a few months later