Boronia Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 This video is interesting, especially the comment on using oatmeal shampoo/soap for itchy skin caused by yeast infections. I don't know about the tea tree shampoo though, it tends to dry the skin out a tad. http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2011/05/03/eating-these-foods-can-make-your-dog-itch-like-crazy.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo's mum Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) thanks for posting the link Boronia I found it very interesting I have been told that oatmeal based shampoos are fine guess that's why we all get confused as everyone has different ideas Edited May 10, 2011 by Frodo's mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Yep, I found that interesting as well Frodo's mum, we look at info and oatmeal shampoo is usually recommended to soothe itchy skin...it would be fine if it's not a yeast problem. It's good to know that the old faithful vinegar (cider would be best I reckon) has been mentioned in the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadbury Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Great video - very interesting, especially regarding the garlic in the diet. I have a smelly /itchy Cavalier atm so will be trying out these suggestions. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Calendula Tea rather than shampoos . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Calendula Tea rather than shampoos . Would Calendula cream be as effective do you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Alot of allergic dogs are actually react to Oatmeals shampoos as well as dogs that aren't allergic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Calendula Tea rather than shampoos . Would Calendula cream be as effective do you know? No. IME the Calendula Tea is better. Not as messy either. You just brew it, let it cool and put it through the coat and skin. Leave it to dry. Dog will smell fresh and I found my boy's coat felt nice and clean and soft too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Calendula Tea rather than shampoos . Would Calendula cream be as effective do you know? No. IME the Calendula Tea is better. Not as messy either. You just brew it, let it cool and put it through the coat and skin. Leave it to dry. Dog will smell fresh and I found my boy's coat felt nice and clean and soft too. Sorry for the dumb question, but as an excuse, I am not a tea drinker. Can I buy this in the supermarket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Health food store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Anne - if you try it, do come back to let us know how it went. I don't have shares in the Calendula factory (lol) so it is of no consequence to me personally if it doesn't work (although I always hope it does for the dog and yours' sake) but I do keep a rough mental tally of the percentage of successes it provides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 I did a quick Google search and this is about the cheapest http://herbsupplies.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=93 Some of the other shops are selling it for $6-->$8 for 50g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 That works out even cheaper than the cheap and effective alternative it already is. Look out for one thing though - one of our other DOLers reported that she used the Calendula and it turned the white sections of her dog's coat yellow. I'd never experienced this, nor heard of it occurring before so I sent her up a sample of the Calendula I purchase. She reported back saying that the colour of my Calendula was considerably more pale where hers was quite a dark/rich yellow. She also reported that she didn't get the colouring to her dog's coat like she did with the stuff she purchased. I don't know what the Calendula in your link is like. I'm not even suggesting that "cheaper" means you will have this problem (I don't know where the other DOLer sourced her Calendula from). I guess I'm only being a bit suspicious that "cheaper" could mean a lesser quality and perhaps the tea is coloured to enhance it (only assuming this was the case with the other stuff). Of course, "cheaper" could just mean "cheaper" and just as good as any other. Only one way to find out . Thanks for the link, Boronia. I buy mine from my local Health Food Store and provided they have it in stock I will continue to support them and take advantage of the convenience of their store being not so far down the road from me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruffy n Flea Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 THAT was really informative so thanks boronia for the link! both my dogs gnaw at their feet [well, one does; the other mainly just licks] and their feet have a corn chip smell --- not overly unpleasant, but i'm up for 'disinfecting' in any event because the treatment seems reasonably innocuous so peroxide on my next shopping list as is witch hazel oh, is it plain white vinegar do you think?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 THAT was really informative so thanks boronia for the link! both my dogs gnaw at their feet [well, one does; the other mainly just licks] and their feet have a corn chip smell --- not overly unpleasant, but i'm up for 'disinfecting' in any event because the treatment seems reasonably innocuous so peroxide on my next shopping list as is witch hazel oh, is it plain white vinegar do you think?!? Plain white vinegar would probably do the trick and kill the yeast, but you could always lash out and buy some of that nice balsamic (red or white) from Aldi or even better buy some organic non-pasteurised apple cider vinegar (with the 'mother' in it) that way you can pop a little into their food or use it yourself when making your own mayo...it is a great cure-all (bit expensive though...around $8-->$10 for 500 ml) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruffy n Flea Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 THAT was really informative so thanks boronia for the link! both my dogs gnaw at their feet [well, one does; the other mainly just licks] and their feet have a corn chip smell --- not overly unpleasant, but i'm up for 'disinfecting' in any event because the treatment seems reasonably innocuous so peroxide on my next shopping list as is witch hazel oh, is it plain white vinegar do you think?!? Plain white vinegar would probably do the trick and kill the yeast, but you could always lash out and buy some of that nice balsamic (red or white) from Aldi or even better buy some organic non-pasteurised apple cider vinegar (with the 'mother' in it) that way you can pop a little into their food or use it yourself when making your own mayo...it is a great cure-all (bit expensive though...around $8-->$10 for 500 ml) thanks i do use ACV, adding just a tsp of it to their evening meal and you're right, it is a tad expensive and dr becker's recipe does call for 1-4 cups of it for the foot dip --- i'll start with the plain white vinegar, see how that goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindainfa Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I found this video really informative and interesting. However I would suggest going Apple Cider Vinegar instead of White Vinegar. I was also really surprised to hear about potatoes turning into carbs/sugar and turning into yeast. I previously had Lola on all raw and she was doing great since I had got her off Royal Canin biscuits, but wanted to get her onto grain/wheat free biscuits as well. So I tried Canidae Salmon Grain free. Well her yeast came back and I was stumped as to what was bothering her. I'm pretty sure its the Potato, as its I think the second ingredient for this food. So that was good to hear, off the biscuits completely now and I realise she has to be a raw eater for life! THAT was really informative so thanks boronia for the link! both my dogs gnaw at their feet [well, one does; the other mainly just licks] and their feet have a corn chip smell --- not overly unpleasant, but i'm up for 'disinfecting' in any event because the treatment seems reasonably innocuous so peroxide on my next shopping list as is witch hazel oh, is it plain white vinegar do you think?!? I would skip the peroxide for the moment, its a really harsh chemical for the dogs and ourselves. Why don't you try just dipping their feet in the Apple Cider Vinegar first and see how that goes. I wouldn't even water it down, providing they don't have open wounds. It is natural and its not going to do any harm. Apparently the best apple cider is one thats organic and dark in colour. I have problems with Lola with yeast infections. I gave her ears a cleaning with Apple Cider vinegar, diluted with some water as she has scratched them so much she has cuts in there. This was yesterday, and she was shaking her head so much and scratching, not much improvement. Today however, the smell is gone (phew terrible yeasty,stinky smell) and she is not shaking or scratching anywhere near as much as she had been for the past few days. Will give them another rinse out tomorrow and also dip her feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruffy n Flea Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I found this video really informative and interesting. However I would suggest going Apple Cider Vinegar instead of White Vinegar. I was also really surprised to hear about potatoes turning into carbs/sugar and turning into yeast. I previously had Lola on all raw and she was doing great since I had got her off Royal Canin biscuits, but wanted to get her onto grain/wheat free biscuits as well. So I tried Canidae Salmon Grain free. Well her yeast came back and I was stumped as to what was bothering her. I'm pretty sure its the Potato, as its I think the second ingredient for this food. So that was good to hear, off the biscuits completely now and I realise she has to be a raw eater for life! THAT was really informative so thanks boronia for the link! both my dogs gnaw at their feet [well, one does; the other mainly just licks] and their feet have a corn chip smell --- not overly unpleasant, but i'm up for 'disinfecting' in any event because the treatment seems reasonably innocuous so peroxide on my next shopping list as is witch hazel oh, is it plain white vinegar do you think?!? I would skip the peroxide for the moment, its a really harsh chemical for the dogs and ourselves. Why don't you try just dipping their feet in the Apple Cider Vinegar first and see how that goes. I wouldn't even water it down, providing they don't have open wounds. It is natural and its not going to do any harm. Apparently the best apple cider is one thats organic and dark in colour. thanks for the tip; i had considered that peroxide would likely be harsh, but with the dilution rate i was happy to move forward... i like your idea of beginning with just ACV, of which i have a good supply AND i can start the process NOW! :D I have problems with Lola with yeast infections. I gave her ears a cleaning with Apple Cider vinegar, diluted with some water as she has scratched them so much she has cuts in there. This was yesterday, and she was shaking her head so much and scratching, not much improvement. Today however, the smell is gone (phew terrible yeasty,stinky smell) and she is not shaking or scratching anywhere near as much as she had been for the past few days. Will give them another rinse out tomorrow and also dip her feet. your poor baby with the scratchies but congrats on the success using diluted ACV! curiously, i don't get an offensive smell off either of my dogs and i have to say that neither dog has particularly itchy ears, so this exercise may be pointless --- gotta give it my best shot tho... thanks for your post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindainfa Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 curiously, i don't get an offensive smell off either of my dogs and i have to say that neither dog has particularly itchy ears, so this exercise may be pointless --- gotta give it my best shot tho... thanks for your post Oh you could not miss this smell. Its not a normal doggy smell and its not a smell that goes away no matter how often you bathe her. It radiates from her ears and in summer when she was particularly yeasty, it also comes from the folds in her face. Poor stinky girl! LOL I'm also gonna try the calendula on her folds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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