Also, have you asked for a referral to a specialist, a dermatologist… vets are so very specialized these days that it pays to request a referral, or find one on your own.
Our 3 year old basenji has had a yeast infection, on his belly and elbows. It was vet confirmed as yeast. He did not have any red spots only a brownish discoloration. Our vet had us put lamisil on him twice a day It takes quite awhile to clear up and it was even harder to keep him from licking the stuff off. So perhaps this is not yeast?
i have had skin scrapings done and they said it was yeast but i think im going to have her thyroid looked at . I made another appt. w/ the vet this friday she said she is going to try pills and a baath treatment also too. At 1st i had her on nutro lamb and rice and she got sick every day so i went to an all raw diet she seems to be doing better on that but not my pocet book! but she and my other dog love it ! Thank you for your help every one
Shannon
i have had skin scrapings done and they said it was yeast but i think im going to have her thyroid looked at . I made another appt. w/ the vet this friday she said she is going to try pills and a baath treatment also too. At 1st i had her on nutro lamb and rice and she got sick every day so i went to an all raw diet she seems to be doing better on that but not my pocet book! but she and my other dog love it ! Thank you for your help every one
Shannon
If you're looking at food allergies you may want to clear her system with a mix of homemade food. Rice and boiled chicken are my fav to start with as these are the most basic foods. It may take a while 4-6 wks to clear her system.
You mentioned having a lot of medical problems with her–was she treated with antibiotics b4 the yeast appeared? Antibiotics can kill beneficial bacteria that keep yeast under control in the intestines, the same as with humans. If treating her externally hasn't helped, she might have a systemic (internal/whole body) yeast infection. Have you tried giving her plain probiotic yogurt--the kind in the grocery store they advertise as having "friendly" bacteria?
Also, being young, your girl's probably had a lot of emotional & systemicl stress in the last year, moving to a new home, trips to the vet or groomer, vaccines, heartworm chewables, maybe flea treatments...maybe she was exposed to pesticides/disinfectants at the puppymill she came from. All of these can affect a young dog's immune system, which can cause yeast overgrowth. A few years in a healthy environment with healthy food will do wonders for her immune system.
I have a female B that was bred in a puppy mill and while the first two years were rough (food allergies, immune problems) she's now 14 and the love of my life. (Don't tell my husband that!)
Here's a great website that deals with yeast issues in great danes...keep in mind that there are healthy commercial diets and raw meat diets that aren't so hard on the wallet, too.
Good luck & hang in there!
You mentioned having a lot of medical problems with her–was she treated with antibiotics b4 the yeast appeared? Antibiotics can kill beneficial bacteria that keep yeast under control in the intestines, the same as with humans. If treating her externally hasn't helped, she might have a systemic (internal/whole body) yeast infection. Have you tried giving her plain probiotic yogurt--the kind in the grocery store they advertise as having "friendly" bacteria?
Also, being young, your girl's probably had a lot of emotional & systemicl stress in the last year, moving to a new home, trips to the vet or groomer, vaccines, heartworm chewables, maybe flea treatments...maybe she was exposed to pesticides/disinfectants at the puppymill she came from. All of these can affect a young dog's immune system, which can cause yeast overgrowth. A few years in a healthy environment with healthy food will do wonders for her immune system.
I have a female B that was bred in a puppy mill and while the first two years were rough (food allergies, immune problems) she's now 14 and the love of my life. (Don't tell my husband that!)
Here's a great website that deals with yeast issues in great danes...
http://www.greatdanelady.com/articles/systemic_yeast_infections_candida_albicans.htm
Hang in there!
Definitely find a Basenji informed vet. I had a Basenji mix who's coat/skin became afflicted and we added a supplement (after diagnostic testing mentioned above) which was "Efazil" if I remember correctly. A liquid vitamin form to her food the vet's office supplied. Be cautious with the bathing–that can worsen the condition initially. The thyroid studies should guide you in the right direction and the correct balance of food should help. I really wish you the best and please let us know what you learn.
Thank you for all your info. I am going to the b vet april 5 so i hape she can wait till then! She is acting fine other wise except w/ the scratching, still climbing my bookshelf eating my and my hubbies underwear if she knocks the hamper over! I am so glad spring is here now i can wear flip flops cause she also like to hide my socks soon i hope i will get a pic of her on here if i can just lear how to work this darn scanner
Thanks Shannon
You may want to add a little oil or added fat to her diet as well. Something else you may want to ask the vet.
In the mean time, you can probably smear some plain yogurt on her itchy spots. At least you won't have to worry about them getting licked off. Yeast infections are difficult to treat because the yeast produces spores that are difficult to erradicate completely. Antibiotic and steroid use makes it worse.
