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My lab has a yeast infection in both his ears, anybody have any home remedy options before I take him to the vet?
He has had them his whole life, not painful, but phew his ears stink something bad.
Fentonite
09-24-2012, 20:05
Try installing a 1:1 solution of white vinegar and isopropyl alcohol in his ears a couple times daily. Worked for my dog a while back, and may be worth a try before moving on to more expensive options. Now I try to put it in their ears after any trip to the lake.
If have a vet the meds shouldn't be that expensive if your vet is anything like mine you can call them and possibly get the meds.
Yeah I would do that, but my vet charges for everything. I guess I could try that, but not gonna hold my breath.
dwalker460
09-24-2012, 20:45
you might try a borax and hydrogen peroxide solution, if you search you will find some info on it.
10mm-man
09-24-2012, 21:57
Vagisil?
You know that is prob a good idea! Full on Fallopian fungus..... [ROFL1][ROFL2]
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jhood001
09-24-2012, 21:57
Try installing a 1:1 solution of white vinegar and isopropyl alcohol in his ears a couple times daily. Worked for my dog a while back, and may be worth a try before moving on to more expensive options. Now I try to put it in their ears after any trip to the lake.
This! Or dilute wild oregano oil in some water. 2 drops per pint.
ChunkyMonkey
09-24-2012, 22:10
Really??[Rant1]
It worked on his ears.
Great-Kazoo
09-24-2012, 22:13
Really??[Rant1]
It is a yeast infection, what OTC is used to cure it???
You'd be surprised. Same thing for using prep H on other areas for wounds etc.
DD977GM2
09-24-2012, 23:26
Vagisil?
[ROFL1][ROFL2][ROFL3][LOL]
I came here just to see your post
JohnTRourke
09-25-2012, 05:52
It is a yeast infection, what OTC is used to cure it???
You'd be surprised. Same thing for using prep H on other areas for wounds etc.
yeppers, vagisil is it.
My cat used to get ear infections all the time and as you see it's $100 every time to go to the overpriced vet. She says use vagasil and be careful because it's harsher than the vet stuff but it's teh same stuff.
works fine. $7
I used alcohol, borax, and mineral oil. But I don't see why Vagisil wouldn't work. Just let us know when you are going to go buy it so we can stand in line and point and giggle.
BPTactical
09-25-2012, 08:24
Vagisil is good for bitches with itches!
Seriously though-it will work fine. Just don't uses too much and if you want a more natural approach use coconut oil. Also a teaspoon of coconut oil daily is a good thing, it is has natural antibiotic properties.
Check the dogs diet as well, remove all chicken from the dogs diet. All Chicken! Treats, snacks etc! Something about the chicken can exasperate the issue plus quite a few dogs develop an allergy to chicken which can manifest in odd ways.
Does the dog exhibit any other skin issues such as hot spots?
StagLefty
09-25-2012, 08:40
Vagisil is good for bitches with itches!
Seriously though-it will work fine. Just don't uses too much and if you want a more natural approach use coconut oil. Also a teaspoon of coconut oil daily is a good thing, it is has natural antibiotic properties.
Check the dogs diet as well, remove all chicken from the dogs diet. All Chicken! Treats, snacks etc! Something about the chicken can exasperate the issue plus quite a few dogs develop an allergy to chicken which can manifest in odd ways.
Does the dog exhibit any other skin issues such as hot spots?
Dr. Bert Dr. Bert paging Dr. Bert
Seriously though you are a fountain of knowledge. [Beer]
BPTactical
09-25-2012, 08:57
Dr. Bert Dr. Bert paging Dr. Bert
Seriously though you are a fountain of knowledge. [Beer]
Dad was a Veterinarian and the Mrs manages an all natural, holistic pet "Boutique".(only way I can afford the "good stuff")
You would be amazed just what effect diet has on a domestic animal, they are much more sensitive to it than we are.
My wife has relayed to me a couple of instances where vets have essentially given up on an animal due to diabetes. With a change of diet (and sticking to it) they have been able to virtually eliminate the diabetes.
Skin problems, eye problems, joint issues and such can all be addressed through diet and quite often with astounding results.
Garbage in-Garbage out.
rellik74
09-25-2012, 09:59
You can get some stuff at the pet store, I comes in a two bottle package for about 12 bucks and lasts for a couple of months. My lab had same isue,
[Beer]
Well vigisil it is, thanks for the info and no I will not be telling you where I am buying it. It's gonna be embarrassing enough to have to buy it.
[Beer]
Great-Kazoo
09-25-2012, 13:50
My wife has relayed to me a couple of instances where vets have essentially given up on an animal due to diabetes. With a change of diet (and sticking to it) they have been able to virtually eliminate the diabetes.
Skin problems, eye problems, joint issues and such can all be addressed through diet and quite often with astounding results.
Don't tell anyone, but this works for humans too.
[Beer]
Well vigisil it is, thanks for the info and no I will not be telling you where I am buying it. It's gonna be embarrassing enough to have to buy it.
[Beer]
Make sure you get a six pack of beer, a box of condoms, and some lube. Then when you check out just look them in eye and go good thing she has 2 holes.
My pup had constant yeast infections in his ear. Once I switched him to a grain free diet the ear problems stopped.
I used a product Zymox ear cleanser. Supposed to help with bacterial growth.
John
1:1 solution of white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide in a squeeze bulb.. Works great...However, if this is an on going problem, I'm gonna bet its a diet issue. May be time for some testing...:(
[Beer]
Make sure you get a six pack of beer, a box of condoms, and some lube. Then when you check out just look them in eye and go good thing she has 2 holes.
[Shock]
Dad was a Veterinarian and the Mrs manages an all natural, holistic pet "Boutique".(only way I can afford the "good stuff")
You would be amazed just what effect diet has on a domestic animal, they are much more sensitive to it than we are.
My wife has relayed to me a couple of instances where vets have essentially given up on an animal due to diabetes. With a change of diet (and sticking to it) they have been able to virtually eliminate the diabetes.
Skin problems, eye problems, joint issues and such can all be addressed through diet and quite often with astounding results.
Garbage in-Garbage out.
What do you suggest for additions to dog diets? My spoiled rotten malinois gets IAMS, an occaisonal pound of burger, and daily fish oil.
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