Yeast infection?

JRiegler · 03-10-2008, 04:17 PM

Hello all. I just found this message board. I was a member of some other boards and they seem to have shut down, so I hope that I have found a new home!

I have a 5 year old yellow lab named Storm (see avatar) and he's been an absolute blessing to my wife and I. He has some excess skin around his neck, and it create a fold. We noticed that the inside of the fold was red, so we went to the vet several times and were told that it was a yeast infection and to wash it with Selson Blue. This seems to be a recurring problem. Has anyone seen or had experience with something like this before? Please see the attached picture. It probably looks like it is rubbed raw, but there is healthy skin under the redness, I assure you!

Thanks!

LeRoymydog · 03-10-2008, 05:34 PM

I had a english bulldog that would get yeast infections in his folds of his face. This may sound weird, but try vagisil. A yeast ointment for women. It works wonders!!!

JRiegler · 03-11-2008, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by LeRoymydog

I had a english bulldog that would get yeast infections in his folds of his face. This may sound weird, but try vagisil. A yeast ointment for women. It works wonders!!!

Thanks! I'll try it out and see what happens.

poodleholic · 03-13-2008, 04:00 AM

I've worked with dogs with yeast overgrowth like this before. Add some Apple Cider Vinegar to his water (don't worry, he'll get used to it) - a couple of tablespoons at first, and then increase (depends on size of water bowl).

After a bath, rinse him with distilled white vinegar and water - mixed 60/40 (vinegar, water). The smell goes away.

Between baths, dillute distilled white vinegar and water (50/50), and put into a spray bottle. You can spray him periodically on the area, then pat dry.

I would also use distilled white vinegar and witch hazel (50/50) as an ear cleanser. You can use alcohol, but witch hazel is just as effective, and soothing to the skin. I use this as a weekly ear cleanser on my dogs (Standard Poodles), a breed notorious for having problems with yeast infection in their ears. My dogs are 6 yrs. old and are infection free.

JRiegler · 03-20-2008, 03:00 PM

Thanks so much! I picked up some Apple Cider Vinegar the other day, and believe it or not he had no problem whatsoever. I'm convinced he will eat just about anything.