Iodine And Chloromide Sprays

[BC]

Has anyone used these sprays before ?

I am looking at Pets on the Park website, and in the first aid section, it mentions these products help heal and prevent fungal and bacterial infections.

Cooper, since about 12 months old, has a fungal/bacterial infection in his toes, and I have been using Malaseb as per vets advise to help stop the itching for the poor little bugger. It flares up at different times of the year and drives Cooper boy insane.

I am willing to give anything a try to help stop his discomfort, but dont want to just apply anything.

[InspectorRex]

why not try using Dog booties? My friend is USA does this for her Cocker Spaniel who has the same problem- everytime the dog goes outside on go the booties. Far safer than any sprays.

Do you have wndering jew in your garden as this is a common cause of problems like these?

[BC]

why not try using Dog booties? My friend is USA does this for her Cocker Spaniel who has the same problem- everytime the dog goes outside on go the booties. Far safer than any sprays.

Do you have wndering jew in your garden as this is a common cause of problems like these?

No wandering dew etc. I have no idea what caused it. When I first took him to the vet about it 2 years ago they said he most likely has a irritation, and as he must have continuously chewed and licked his feet, it turned into a fungal/bacterial infection.

I have thought of dog booties, but I dont know how he would go training and trialling in them That would be a sight.

I manage it at the moment, but I would love a preventative or cure instead of just treating it when I see him chewing.

Maybe it is something I will just have to continue to manage. I just feel for him sometimes, it must be so irritating.

[Poodle wrangler]

Possibly worth a try, but no easy fix, as I'm sure you know .

Do you clip a lot of the fur between his pads away?

Not suggesting he get shaved poodle feet, but it's amazing how much fur there can be in there- you'll be able to get rid of lots and it won't be noticeable looks-wise. Less fur, less moisture staying in there.

Can you do something like bathe his paws e.g. ice cream container shallowly filled with salty water or Malaseb (doesn't Malaseb have to be left on for several minutes)?

He couldn't look any worse in booties than a viszla I saw at obedience in a jumpsuit (afterwards, it was cold, but ).

[Mystiqview]

You can buy various strengths of Iodine from pet stores and produce stores. I tend to buy the stronger Iodine (we also have horses) and dilute it accordingly if needed.

I also have a purple spray here for stings, sores and other cuts/abrasions.

Both have worked well. I cannot use Iodine as I am personally allergic to it. It is hard to buy from chemists for this reason. Betadine is a dilute form of Iodine solution.

Have used Iodine well for puppy acne, cuts, welts, never had hot spots but known others to have found it useful in drying up and cleaning hot spots.

[BC]

Possibly worth a try, but no easy fix, as I'm sure you know .

Do you clip a lot of the fur between his pads away?

Not suggesting he get shaved poodle feet, but it's amazing how much fur there can be in there- you'll be able to get rid of lots and it won't be noticeable looks-wise. Less fur, less moisture staying in there.

Can you do something like bathe his paws e.g. ice cream container shallowly filled with salty water or Malaseb (doesn't Malaseb have to be left on for several minutes)?

He couldn't look any worse in booties than a viszla I saw at obedience in a jumpsuit (afterwards, it was cold, but ).

Thanks PW and MV I might give it a try. It just sounds deadly, like I'll poison him or something

I shave in between his pads, and when it flares up I bath his feet in Malaseb every day until it comes good. I use 2 containers, one with malaseb, and then 10 minutes later the other to rinse it off. He doesn't really appreciate standing in little containers with me mushing to solution into his feet but it has to be done, and I know there is no quick fix. I might give Iodine a go though.

[shmoo]

i have the same problem with my silky and ive just been told by a friend to try Phenergan which can be bought from the chemist for hoomans.

[sandgrubber]

Chloromide sounds like the active ingredient is chlorohexadine. Chlorohex is a very toxic to microorganisms but not particularly harmful to mammals. I had a dentist perscribe it as a mouthwash. IT TASTES worse than anything I have ever put in my mouth . . . so bad that I changed dentists. Bottom line, could be worth a try. It's also good for cleaning thermometers.

(I like to understand what the active ingredient is and go for that rather than buying some commercial spray. It's usually MUCH cheaper, and you end up knowing exactly what it was that worked or didn't work.)

[InspectorRex]

Has your dog been allergy tested by a Vet Dermatologist? Then you might be able to overcome the problem with allergy vaccines.

Melb Vet Referral Centre do the testing

[BC]

Has your dog been allergy tested by a Vet Dermatologist? Then you might be able to overcome the problem with allergy vaccines.

Melb Vet Referral Centre do the testing

Thanks, he is due for his annual in October, so I will speak to the vets about it again, and mention Melb Vet Referal Centre.

Everyone has been a great help, thanks so much. I have a few option here I can try so I will let you know how I go.