 Yeast infection nightmare
#368904 - 11/06/2012 07:53 AM |
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My 4 year old wgs has a vulva yeast infection.
She has been on a course of antibiotics,
ketoconasole, a spray (sorry cant remember the
name, I had to put it in a different bottle cause it was so
thick). She's had her urine tested, negative. Had her liver
work up, fine. This has been going on now for 2 months. I
thought of using Lotramin but was afraid of her licking it.
Any Ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Re: Yeast infection nightmare
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#368905 - 11/06/2012 08:20 AM |
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Betty are you giving a good probiotic daily?
If it were me, I would be giving a good quality yogurt, or Kefir, even better to her daily, along with mixing in a good probiotic powder into that.
Also, LB carries a product by Azmira, called yeast and fungal detox, that is a powerful blend of herbs that I believe could knock out the yeast.
Remember to stay away from most carbs, especially those that feed yeast, that are high in sugar.
One such ingredient is Tapioca, it has a glycemic index higher than table sugar.
One food manufacturer, Nature's Variety, puts lots of Tapioca in their kibbles and treats. This food would definitely add to the problems for sure.
I have used Vetericyn on my female who has an inverted vulva, it helps tremendously. It's a topical spray gel, that is anti fungal , antibacterial, and is harmless if licked off.
I usually spray some on, and then we go out for training or play, distracting her from licking it off.
JMO, let us know how she continues to do.
Joyce Salazar
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#368907 - 11/06/2012 08:37 AM |
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Thanks Joyce; Luna eats Taste of the Wild a grain free food.
I will pick up some yogart today. The spray that I'm using
from my vet is also a antifungal, antibacterial spray and I to
take her for a walk after spraying, but have to admit its a
chore to get the product on as it is so thick, the area aroung
her vulva is sore to touch I feel so bad for her will try anything. Azmira, plan to order. Thanks again.
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#368908 - 11/06/2012 04:14 PM |
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My 4 year old wgs has a vulva yeast infection.
She has been on a course of antibiotics,
ketoconasole, a spray (sorry cant remember the
name, I had to put it in a different bottle cause it was so
thick). She's had her urine tested, negative. Had her liver
work up, fine. This has been going on now for 2 months. I
thought of using Lotramin but was afraid of her licking it.
Any Ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
What is she having for therapeutic bath routine: what product, how often, how long in it, etc.
How was the urine tested? Urinalysis?
Was a urine culture done?
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#368911 - 11/06/2012 10:38 AM |
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Also don't forget that addition of a good apple cider vinegar to her food can work wonders. I have one GSD that gets funky ears if I forget hers.
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#368917 - 11/06/2012 11:49 AM |
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Is your dog incontinent? Does she leak urine?
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#368967 - 11/07/2012 10:03 AM |
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Connie, Becky, Betty:
I do not bathe Luna on a regular basis, Just brush
everyday. Her Urinalysis was good, Culture done?
I don't know will ask my Vet. Luna not incontinent. Does not leak
urine. Will try apple cider vinegar. Actually will give almost
anything a try. Thanks everyone.
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#368971 - 11/07/2012 06:05 PM |
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I meant therapeutic bathing against yeast.
http://www.vetinfo.com/dog-yeast-infection-treatment.html#b (Scroll to Canine Yeast Infection Treatment)
http://www.dog-health-guide.org/candidacanine.html (Scroll to Candida Canine Treatment)
There are anti-yeast shampoos made for this at the vet's office, with instructions about how long to have the shampoo in contact with the dog (and of course rinsing extremely well, patting dry carefully, carefully keeping it dry, etc.).
I've treated rescues with serious candida and malassezia and have always relied pretty heavily on the labor-intensive (I have to be upfront) bathing per timing instructions, along with the oral med.
I hope Dr. Betty will comment. I'm not a health professional, but have worked with more rescue yeast skin-infections than I like to remember, and I'm just taken aback by a piece I generally add seemingly missing here. Again, JMO. I think it's worth checking with the vet.
BTW, you won't want to use an oatmeal product on a yeast infection, IMO.
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#368998 - 11/07/2012 05:24 PM |
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This can be a nasty recurrent problem.
I'd consider an Elizabethan collar for a short time or any variation of this collar that stops the licking and lets the area dry. Moisture is key to yeast's success. I would not be afraid to use a human vaginal yeast infection product either, but I would be certain that the dog isnt licking it off. I would not "goop it on".
Sometimes what happens with a female who has been licking is that the hairs become broken within the folds of the vulva. At this point it becomes like a shaved bikini area growing back, incredibly itchy. The itch leads to the lick, the moisture favors the yeast.If you can stop the licking and let the hair grow back the whole thing quiets down.
Connie likely has more experience with this than I have!
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#368999 - 11/07/2012 05:58 PM |
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Licking (moisture) in horribly itchy folds is definitely one of the big yeast issues. Good point.
I try to use one of the collars that aren't as traumatic as the conehead ones (although it's true that a few dogs don't seem to mind it much), as long as it keeps the dog from licking the affected area.
After two months, I'd be using everything in the toolbox, including serious moisture vigilance. Betty's mention of combining the collar with the Lotrimin makes sense to me.
I'd probably also call the vet and ask if the equivalent of a sitz bath using either baking soda or ACV will help relieve some of the itch.
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