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#216890 - 11/20/2008 10:41 PM |
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Has anyone had any experience with the drug Fluconazole? Unfortunately Kasey, our allergy golden, has been licking his paws so much from itching that they developed yeast between the paws. I took him to the dermo vet Monday so we could come up with a plan to keep him more comfortable until the allergy shots, hopefully, kick in. She found the yeast then, and put him on Fluconazole to try and avoid the yeast getting going internally too.
I don't know anything about this drug except what I read online for side effects, etc, in humans. So I was wondering if any of you have had to give this drug to your dog and if it worked. I also wonder how hard this drug is on their system - if it kills yeast inside and out, it must be a somewhat brutal drug! He has to take it for 4 weeks. Anyone know the effectiveness of this treatment?
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Re: Fluconazole
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#216908 - 11/21/2008 09:13 AM |
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what does this dog eat? controlling yeast through the diet is a huge part of the equation. Anything in the diet that contains sugar (dairy, grains, below ground veggies) should be taken out of the diet as sugar feeds yeast.
I don't have any input on the drug, I'm curious to hear more about it.
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Re: Fluconazole
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#216909 - 11/21/2008 09:21 AM |
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True was on fluconazole (among other things) back in April, after his first trip to the derm vet. He seemed to handle the medication well...no side-effects...and even though bacteria has continued to be an issue for him, he's never had another problem with yeast.
My experience with treating skin infections is it can take a long time to completely get rid of it...which is why dogs often take a longer-than-normal course of medication.
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Re: Fluconazole
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#216918 - 11/21/2008 09:48 AM |
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Cindy,
Kasey only eats raw - chicken, beef, eggs, organs. His veggie glop, which I don't give a lot of, includes zuccini, parsley, spinach, berries, and sometimes a little sweet potato. He does not get any grains at all. Connie helped me get him on raw almost a year ago now. He's doing so much better on it - no more ear yeast infections, but the paws are his itchiest area.
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Re: Fluconazole
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#216925 - 11/21/2008 10:18 AM |
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Cindy,
Kasey only eats raw - chicken, beef, eggs, organs. His veggie glop, which I don't give a lot of, includes zuccini, parsley, spinach, berries, and sometimes a little sweet potato. He does not get any grains at all. Connie helped me get him on raw almost a year ago now. He's doing so much better on it - no more ear yeast infections, but the paws are his itchiest area.
Cindy's mention of starch vegetables is right on. I'd skip the sweet potato.
I have not heard or read anything scary about this med (Diflucan); I had a dog who I would have started on it except that (thank goodness) the diet and topical treatment worked.
I have some saved side effects pages. I'll see what they say.
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#216928 - 11/21/2008 10:26 AM |
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Well, incidence of side effects is low -- lower than with the other antifungal drugs.
Liver problems are number 1, though, so I'd ask the vet about whether liver values testing should be done before and then during.
It interacts with some antibiotics; I'd go over that with the vet too.
It can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and/or decreased appetite.
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#216930 - 11/21/2008 10:35 AM |
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The vet did say that we don't really want him on any antibiotics if possible during the 4 weeks he's taking it. He doesn't have any bacterial infection right now anyway. She said if he only has to take it 4 weeks she's not worried about liver problems. He has to go back in 4 weeks for a recheck to see if the yeast has cleared - hopefully it has! Thanks for the info Connie.
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Re: Fluconazole
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#216932 - 11/21/2008 10:47 AM |
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I'd skip the berries too.
Actually, whenever I have a dog with skin issues, I remove all the veggies from the diet altogether. It won't hurt the dog and you can rule some things out when you decide to start them back up.
I stick to bones, meat and organs.
If you are using supplements (besides the meds from the vet) I'd cut those for now too, especially alfalfa. (a known itch producer for many sensitive dogs)
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Re: Fluconazole
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#216960 - 11/21/2008 02:02 PM |
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The only supplements he has is salmon oil and vit E. We did months of elimination diets before going raw, and at that time added the veggies one at a time. The dermo vet said it is not food, and we did skin testing for environmental. He was allergic to 45 of the 75 allergins tested. So we started the shots 3 months ago.
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Re: Fluconazole
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#216964 - 11/21/2008 02:59 PM |
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yes, but if your dog has a yeast overgrowth I would for sure cut out the sweet potato and berries. anything that the body can turn to sugar should be eliminated.
what's the vaccine history on this dog? Dogs don't get a yeast overgrowth unless their immune system is supressed. In my experience, dogs that have yeast problems usually are vaccinated dogs. I would also have thyroid function checked if you haven't already done that . I'd send it to Dr. Dodds of Hemopet with a complete history of your dog's medical records. She's great.
If you've already done this, never mind! 
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