Obsessively licking stomach raw

[nobarkus]

Oh boy, poor guy he was up in the middle of the night licking and chewing. It's a rash at this point.

[tanza]

I would still consider yeast infection and most likely a trip to the Vet is in order

[nobarkus]

@tanza:

I would still consider yeast infection and most likely a trip to the Vet is in order

OK, I made an appointment today at 5pm.

[tanza]

@nobarkus:

OK, I made an appointment today at 5pm.

Hope all goes well and you can get something to help with the licking…...

[nobarkus]

@tanza:

Hope all goes well and you can get something to help with the licking…...

On searching "yeast infections in dogs" that organic plain yogurt and apple cider vinegar really helped a number of dogs get rid of the problem. They were using 2 tbls of yogurt and 1 tbls of the apple cider vinegar. Then rinsing the infected area with 50/50 vinegar and distilled water. Also if any foods have potato to get them off since potatoes are sugar. Also don't use nonfat or low fat as they use modified food starch as a thickener which is like sugar. The yeast love and grow because of the sugar.

[nobarkus]

I took Buddy to the vet and it did end up being a yeast infection. He's on antibiotic for 1 month and got some antihistamine to calm it down. He responded rather quickly and slept really well. He's hardy licked the area since getting home last night from the visit. Also some antibacterial shampoo which I used on him last night (just shampooing that lower body area). I asked her why the antibiotic is prescribed for a month, seems a long time. She said so the skin can completely heal without a chance of it starting up again during healing. So I have him taking a strong probiotic and goat milk yogurt in between meals to replace the good bacteria. She did not mention giving any probiotic or yogurt so I don't know if she's knowledgeable about that.
Also just a note here that Buddy's behavior was a bit odd too in that he seemed a little disoriented or afraid yesterday at the height of the infection. He was fine this morning. Thanks to Pat for mentioning that it might be a yeast infection as I was not even considering it. I am aware of people getting it but did not think about a dog getting it.

[tanza]

Glad to hear that Buddy is better!!! It is pretty common… have no idea why they get it. And it is one of the hardest things to clear up, so I can understand the 1 month of antibiotics.... It is always one of the first things that I consider with a belly rash or excessive licking...

[nobarkus]

@tanza:

Glad to hear that Buddy is better!!! It is pretty common… have no idea why they get it. And it is one of the hardest things to clear up, so I can understand the 1 month of antibiotics.... It is always one of the first things that I consider with a belly rash or excessive licking...

My last Basenji Nika had it as well but I did not even think about that and the vet we went to did not either. It cleared up on changing the diet and going on the thyroid med. Thanks Pat!

[Shaye's Mom]

You can put tea tree oil on a dog - I have put it on Shaye's tail when she was going through a phase where she thought it was great fun to pull hair out of it. It stopped her, and although I haven't put any tea tree oil on it, she never went back to it. It's also a good healer, and works great on things like chair legs, etc. that puppies of all ages like to chew on.

[Basenjimamma]

I am so glad to hear that Buddy is better already..good to know, for future reference..

[tanza]

@Shaye's:

You can put tea tree oil on a dog - I have put it on Shaye's tail when she was going through a phase where she thought it was great fun to pull hair out of it. It stopped her, and although I haven't put any tea tree oil on it, she never went back to it. It's also a good healer, and works great on things like chair legs, etc. that puppies of all ages like to chew on.

Not sure that tea tree oil would be good for yeast infection, but it is a great product to use for a number of different things

[nobarkus]

@tanza:

Not sure that tea tree oil would be good for yeast infection, but it is a great product to use for a number of different things

I don't know either. I don't think I'd want to cover a large area like the stomach with tea tree oil.

[mango1215]

thanks for the input from all. i am treating him with vet's + best for the hot spots. they and he seem to be getting better. he's working on terrorizing his 3rd ll bean bed as we speak. today's his 3rd birthday so he can do whatever he wants!!!