Skin Yeast Infection?

I have a mixed breed who we have spend thousands of $$$ on for yeast infections. She has got dry yet greasy, crusty, itchy elephant skin and a horrible odor. Medications did not work except for one antibiotic she was on but it came back once the medication was gone. She has lost half her hair and lost weight because her body is trying too hard to fight it.





Has anyone at all had a dog like this and have you found anything that works? I know the condition is chronic with her but if I can keep the yeast at bay with treatment, I think we will all be happier.

Skin Yeast Infection?
The vet should have kept her on the antibiotic till it was gone. If it is not completely gone then it will come back.





I would go back and get her on oral antibiotics again and an antifungal spray. If she finishes the antibiotic and you still smell it (It does have a very distinctive smell) take her back to get more before you runout completely. She needs to stay on it continously till it is gone.
Reply:Try letting her soak in an oatmeal bath. Also what kind of food do you have her on. Natures Recipe is a really good food. They have one made for sensitive skin. My dog was getting yeast infections every fall I switched him over to Natures Recipe and the oatmeal baths and its really helped a lot. I hope this helps.
Reply:my cousins dog had the same problem the thing that helped it and i now it sounds funny is motorer oil it really only releved theitch and pain. my pit had hot spots witch i think is kinda like what your talking about i used otameal wash on her you can get it at the pet store.
Reply:Control Fungus Internally:





Feed a high quality based diet.





Use a metabolic enzyme (Nzymes) to detoxify the body.





Use probiotics/digestive and dietary enzymes to keep the pH balance of the stomach in proper balance. This in turn helps prevent yeast overgrowth.





Use raw apple cider vinegar or lemon juice - 2 teaspoons per day on food or in water, to help keep the pH balance where it should be in the gut and make an environment, which is not conducive to yeast proliferation.





Use Oxy-drops in drinking water or on food, to keep fungus and pathogenic bacteria overgrowth in check.





If you using a combination of Oxy-Drops and Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, vets usually suggest using the Apple Cider Vinegar in the water, and the Oxy-Drops diluted solution (1 drop per 20 lb.) mixed with some water and added on the food so they don't cancel out each others benefits. One is alkaline the other acidic so they can't be put in their water or food at the same time.





Control Fungus Externally:





1. Bathe in sulfur-based or medicated shampoo


2. Prepare a 50/50 mixture of Apple Cider Vinegar %26amp; Water


3. Rinse or wipe affected areas with 50/50 mixture daily. Note: Do not use Apple cider mixture on open lesions


4. Prepare a 2% solution of Oxy-Drops (1 teaspoon + 1 cup of distilled water). Use this to spray or wipe skin, ears, and feet with to prevent secondary bacterial infection.


5. For ears - your vet can recommend the appropriate medication.





Always consult with your veterinarian for his recommendations.
Reply:ok, my dog had the same thing and i had spent a lot of money at the vets office before i finally called my naturopath and took here there.





the yeast infection is completely throughout her body, not just on the skin. you need to switch her diet to canned food only and make sure that she is not getting many carbs. in addition to that you need to give her a supplement to help kill the yeast (collidal silver works, add to water or give a tablet sf722(that's what i did) and acidophilius (sprinkle on food). You will start to notice a difference with you dog in about a month, I kept my dog on this diet for 6-8 weeks. If this doesnt work contact a naturopath and try to get her in. Good Luck!!
Reply:Antibiotics won't get rid of the yeast infection, they merely take care of the bacterial infection that she gets in the open wounds caused by the yeast.





Start her off with 2 acidophilus capsules every day for a week. You can pull the capsule apart and mix the powder in with her food. Lactobacillus acidophilus is a naturally occuring bacteria that we all have. Normally it balances the yeast that we also have. But if there isn't enough lacto in the system, the yeast takes over. Lacto is also necessary for a healthy immune system.





After a week, continue with a capsule every day. Lacto is one of the ingredients of yoghurt, and many dogs like that. In her case she needs a large dose right away to counteract the yeast.





For her irritated skin, you can rub in some cream used for treating yeast infections in women. Canesten is one brand that comes to mind and is available over the counter. I would also wash all her bedding to remove the yeast spores.





Once the infection is under control, keep her on a capsule every day. It will prevent a re-occurance and strengthen her immune system to keep her healthy.
Reply:I would say that your dog may need to see a Veterinary Dermatologist for her skin problem. Good luck bad skin is hard to treat sometimes.
Reply:my dog had similar problems w/horrible scratching until she bled.She also had stinky, blackened skin w/ some balding!! and i tried everything!! Changing her food to vitamin/fish oil supplements, shampoos, creams and nothing worked....Until I found the home remedy on the net. THIS REALLY WORKS!!! Buy a box of 20 Mule Team borax ---{ it is in the laundry detergent isle at Walmart for 4 bucks} buy a big bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide-- {depending on the size of your dog} **since hydrogen peroxide is 3% you need to dilute it w/ 2 parts water to make it 1% strength.


Ok, heres the recipe..,, get a large cup like a super-size burger king cup {or a picther if the dog is large-- you can double the recipe} and gather the above ingredients. I use a measuring cup for accuracy and i measure 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the cup then i add at least 2 or 3 cups of the borax to the peroxide and stir, then i add 2 cups of very warm water to the cup and stir and stir until it somewhat dissloves.{ there will be some settleing so be sure to stir when you get ready to apply.] ok the mixture is ready i put it on the sink and the dog in the tub and give her a bath with my hair shampoo and rinse well, very well!! then i re-stir my mixture and put it all over her body taking special attention to her "bad" areas, make sure to get the entire dog! I dab her face and chin with a clean washcloth soaked in the mixture. LEAVE THE MIXTURE ON FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES while the dog sits in the tub.This mixture is gritty and messy, but it doesnt sting the eyes or burn the skin. depending on the condition of the dog you can rinse her or leave in on her. I myself have found it works better ir you leave in on, do not rinse or towel dry. let the dog in her area to dry and allow the mixture to get all over where she sleeps and hangs out, it is messy so keep her out of you bed and off the furniture until she is dry. i did this every 3 days for a month and she looks AWESOME now! Apple Cider Vinegar from the health store works great too,{ in place of the 3% peroxide in the mixture} for itching, but it burns if the dog has open sores. I spray her with ACV {apple cider vinegar} daily and it makes her so SILKY and it also helps with any scratching, you wouldnt believe it!!! but she smells like a salad 4 awhile. I am seriously telling you from experience---IT WORKS like nothing else Ive tried!!!!!