Paws With Yeast Infection

[darlingdog]

Hi all....Yeast infection on all four paws currently being treated with oral nizoral and topically with Malaseb. Eating natural yoghurt and yakult as well.

Some relevant history.....

Newly adopted rescue came heatworm positive. Treatment successful then a week later the yeast infection appeared.

Been living on concrete the past few years and now on natural ground.

Did have secondary bacterial infection in paws but been treated with antibiotics and now confirmed yeast only.

Treatment for paws now in third week.

Is there anything else I could be doing for her ? Thank you...

[Salukifan]

What's she eating?

I'd be trying a diet free from gluten.

[Kadbury]

I have added Apple Cider vinegar to dogs food and also dipped feet in a 1/2 water 1/2 ACV with good results.

Good luck.

[Dogsfevr]

Does the dog also have bad ears??

Yeast feet here we treat with tinea cream although we rarely get it.

The dog we groom with yeasty feet generally also have bad ears & transfer the infection back/forth

[Erny]

And a regular dip of the paws in Calendula Tea. Not so often that the paws don't get a chance to dry - perhaps once or twice a day (depending on how bad the yeast infection is) as well as every time the paws get wet. Pat dry - especially in between the pads/toes.

I agree with Showdog - check the ears. That's a good point. If the ears are ok, just a general wipe around the outer part of the ear with "Ear Clear" (from Natural Animal Solutions) is what I'd do and use.

I have actually syringed Calendula Tea to my dog. It's not a bad taste and he takes it without a struggle. The benefits of drinking the Calendula Tea is that it apparently strengthens the lining of the stomach. I'm unable to attest as to whether the Calendula being imbibed did much or anything for my dog as his issues are complex and there are so many other things that could be merited with his improvement when he shows it. However, I can attest to the great use I've had with Calendula on skin infections.

[darlingdog]

Thanks so much for your replies....no ear issues at all, this is most likely caused from having the drugs for her heartworm...you know how we get thrush if we have a lot of medications...I'm thinking same type of scenario with her after her treatment. I will get some cider vinegar and give her that and also the tea wash sounds good too. I have been drying her feet with a dryer so I can do the tea wash twice a day with no problems about wet feet. She is fed a mix of raw and Blackhawk and I am happy with her diet she now looks great having arrived in a bit of a state. Thanks for all your replies. :) Cheers.