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pet’s breed: mixed black lab
pet’s age: 8
pet’s sex: male
previous treatment:

antibiotic pill and cream

QUESTION:

my dog had a swollen left back paw that was the size of a catcher’s mitt. it was red from him licking the hair away. it is between the fingers of his paw. i treated him with the collar and the meds. he got it back within 3 weeks. now his front paw seems to be having the same problem. it is red and swollen. i have the collar so when i’m not with him i put it on him. i don’t know what to do. aloe?

ANSWER

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Dogs are generally susceptible to yeast infection inside their ears and in between their paws. This infection spreads rapidly to all other areas where a dog licks after licking the affected part. So, if there is indeed a yeast infection in your pet take urgent measures before it spreads like wild fire all over the body.

Just as in case of human beings, a yeast infection needs to be attacked on two fronts – there has to be a change in diet together with some local skin applications.

The most preferred medicine to fight yeast infection is Miconosol 1% lotion. This needs to be applied to all the affected areas and is also safe to apply inside the ears which happen to be the most vulnerable zone for dogs. You may also try out age old grandmother’s remedy of applying diluted apple cider vinegar all over your pet’s body and especially within the ears – at times it works wonders. The other layman’s remedy is to bathe your dog with a mild anti-dandruff shampoo. The yeast infection may just vanish without a trace and your pet will no longer scratch itself continuously.
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The summer can be a great time to spend with your dog. You can go on walks, enjoy the beach, and relax in the sun. However, summertime can also be dangerous for your dog’s health if you don’t take precautions.

Overheating

The heat is, of course, a major concern. Dogs can easily become overheated, especially if they are dark colored or heavily coated. To prevent overheating, there are few things you can do. First, always make sure your dog has access to cool, clean water. If you are walking your dog or taking him for a car ride, have at least one bottle of water and a portable dog bowl with you. Also, try to plot your route so you’ll be near places where you could easily get more water for him.

Another way to prevent overheating on walks is to schedule the exercise during the early morning or late evenings and to avoid walking over asphalt which attracts heat. Hot roads and parking lots can cause a dog to overheat faster and can even burn the sensitive pads on its paws.

Obviously, you never want to leave your dog in a car during the summer. And if your dog spends most of his time in the yard make sure you have adequate shelter to protect him from the harsh sun.
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