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dwerten · 02-01-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by grannystreet

Well, vet did not dip Little Man 2 wks ago - said he LOOKED cleared - well NOW I know that is NOT what he should have done!!! LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING!!! He should have done a skin scrape! He has a spot on his mouth now, and his ears are so bad that vet said he will have to put him to sleep to 'clean it up!'
Am I being led to the 'bank vault' again???
My poor Little Man is almost completely hairless - and most of it looks as though it is NOT growing back!!!
I have read posts about using BENZOYL PEROXIDE (basically Clearasil) and then using the Chlorahexadine shampoo or dip - ANY COMMENTS on this???
And something for the YEAST SKIN INFECTIONS!!! He has been on antibiotics so much - surely that is contributing to the yeast!!! I have been feeding him YoBaby yogurt and skin supplement tabs and food.
Also read something about dipping in vinegar solution to kill the yeast - ???? If this is good info, then what is the solution ratio of water to vinegar - (cider vinegar???)
In other words - HELP!!!!

Get to a dermatologist at this point they take further education in skin issues and it will cost you less in the long run -

grannystreet · 02-01-2009, 10:06 AM

Hope I am not being completely stupid - but, are you referring to a dermatologist for animals?? or one for humans, as that is all we have in our area.

We are a large city for Louisiana standards, but lack totally in health care facilities - except for neonatology -then we excel in that! Vet care in our area is very hit and miss!! And I seem to have missed!! He seems sincere - And I understand red mange is very expensive to cure/treat, but this has been since November and over $1200 so far. And now it is starting up all over again??? aaagggghhhhh!!

means143 · 02-01-2009, 10:10 AM

Thank you so much dwerten

How about Bayer advocate and ketoconazole? is that ok to use together?

My 4-lb was prescribed ketoconazole tablets and ketoconazole ointment to be applied on the nose and muzzle (where the problem is). But she can definitely lick it off, is that ok?

dwerten · 02-01-2009, 10:13 AM

dermatologist for dogs -- is there one close to you even if you had to drive a bit as i would do that at this point and get a second opinion

means143 · 02-01-2009, 10:19 AM

Btw, she is also on antibiotics right now, but after reading this thread, i cannot make myself give her ketoconzole tablets and ointment.

dwerten · 02-01-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by means143

Btw, she is also on antibiotics right now, but after reading this thread, i cannot make myself give her ketoconzole tablets and ointment.

no do not -- if you want something safe for antifungal and antibacterial use coconut oil for topical and you can give 1/4 teaspoon internal for up to 10lb dog daily with food once a day -- this is the one i like.

Virgin oil de Coco-Creme

urkeymom · 02-01-2009, 03:05 PM

My little Xander also had bad skin problems. Since he was a liver shunt baby I think he will always have some problems. The things I do for him seems to have worked where the vet did not. He was diagnoised with allergies and staph. The antibotics for the staff caused yeast and steriod for the allergies caused him to have a reaction and he couldnt breath. Anyhow I started feeding him white rice,green peas,boiled chicken,and pumpkin for treats he gets baby carrots. I wash him with Malaseb shampoo from EntirelyPets.com. This is great stuff its antibaterial and antifungal. I drop a solution of white vingear and water in his ears (he had yeast) then rub monistat or any over the counter yeast cream in his ears. I look at his belly everyday if he has any bumps I but antibacterial cream or hydrocortison cream on them. If his eyes, ears, or skin seems red or if hes itching I give him Benedryl. You could also put yogart in the food and on the skin its good for yeast (my babys allergic) so be careful. There is also a web site that has natural remedise good for pets and people. Its called Earthclinic.com just use good judgement some of the treatments my be too harsh for yorkies.
Hope this helps!!!!!!!!

02-01-2009, 10:10 AM	#33
means143 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: My baby's heart Posts: 195	:( Thank you so much dwerten How about Bayer advocate and ketoconazole? is that ok to use together? My 4-lb was prescribed ketoconazole tablets and ketoconazole ointment to be applied on the nose and muzzle (where the problem is). But she can definitely lick it off, is that ok? __________________

02-01-2009, 10:19 AM	#35
means143 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: My baby's heart Posts: 195	Btw, she is also on antibiotics right now, but after reading this thread, i cannot make myself give her ketoconzole tablets and ointment. __________________

02-01-2009, 10:06 AM	#32
grannystreet Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pineville LA USA Posts: 13	Hope I am not being completely stupid - but, are you referring to a dermatologist for animals?? or one for humans, as that is all we have in our area. We are a large city for Louisiana standards, but lack totally in health care facilities - except for neonatology -then we excel in that! Vet care in our area is very hit and miss!! And I seem to have missed!! He seems sincere - And I understand red mange is very expensive to cure/treat, but this has been since November and over $1200 so far. And now it is starting up all over again??? aaagggghhhhh!!

02-01-2009, 10:13 AM	#34
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	dermatologist for dogs -- is there one close to you even if you had to drive a bit as i would do that at this point and get a second opinion

02-01-2009, 03:05 PM	#37
urkeymom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: mississippi Posts: 4	My little Xander also had bad skin problems. Since he was a liver shunt baby I think he will always have some problems. The things I do for him seems to have worked where the vet did not. He was diagnoised with allergies and staph. The antibotics for the staff caused yeast and steriod for the allergies caused him to have a reaction and he couldnt breath. Anyhow I started feeding him white rice,green peas,boiled chicken,and pumpkin for treats he gets baby carrots. I wash him with Malaseb shampoo from EntirelyPets.com. This is great stuff its antibaterial and antifungal. I drop a solution of white vingear and water in his ears (he had yeast) then rub monistat or any over the counter yeast cream in his ears. I look at his belly everyday if he has any bumps I but antibacterial cream or hydrocortison cream on them. If his eyes, ears, or skin seems red or if hes itching I give him Benedryl. You could also put yogart in the food and on the skin its good for yeast (my babys allergic) so be careful. There is also a web site that has natural remedise good for pets and people. Its called Earthclinic.com just use good judgement some of the treatments my be too harsh for yorkies. Hope this helps!!!!!!!!