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My dog has a fungus problem that just won’t go away

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

About three years ago my 2 year old King Charles Spaniel was diagnosed with fungus on his skin.  At the time my vet told me to bath him in betadine, leaving on his skin for 5 minutes before shampooing him off and that seemed to help for a little while. Next I tried an antifungal cream which also helped but smelled TERRIBLE.  I’ve taken him to a specialist who gave me some wipes and other medication for the condition, but nothing seems to get a good handle on this reoccurring problem.

I’m at my wits end.  Can you help???

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Older dog lost hair on lower back and legs – please help

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

I have a 11 year old dachshund mix and he has a few problems.

He has a growth on his belly and I was told by a vet 2 years ago since he has a heart murmur that he may die during surgery. Also he has lost almost all his hair on his lower back and back legs, he doesn’t have fleas as we use Frontline plus monthly.

Can he just have an allergy or something else?

Please help! My finances are so strapped and I want to make my kiddos happy and healthy.

JC

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2 y/o adopted terrier mix. Chronic scratching help needed

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Terrier Mix recently adopted from shelter, 2 yrs old Chronic itching around mouth a eye area and biting leg as well at times.

What treatment is helpful for yeast infection?

Thanks

Marie

Hi Marie,
This is Taylor, Ask A Pet Pro’s blog administrator. Sorry to hear about your new one’s problems.

Have you had your pup checked by a vet yet for the cause of the itching? There can be several reasons for the itching, including a yeast infection, and one of those is caused by mites that create a condition called demodectic mange. Here is a picture of that:

Demodectic Mange courtesy of marvistavet.com

Demodectic Mange courtesy of marvistavet.com

I’d rule that out first as the treatment will differ from treatment for a yeast infection.

Here are some links for more information on demodectic mange:
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/demodectic_mange.html
http://www.dr-dan.com/red.htm

Let’s see what advice our pro’s may have for you as regards to yeast.

Sincerely,
Taylor
Blog Administrator
www.vetlocator.com

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