Question by nappycorey: What is the optimum doseage for Diflucan for an ear infection thought to be a yeast infection in a Labrador?
Dog has brownish substance and bitter smell in one ear. Amantadine was first used, and her ears were cleaned, and she still is showing signs of infection. I believe it is probably a yeast infection, and I would like to use some Diflucan to treat her. I don’t know doseage for and 85 lb Labrador.
I have many vets, and docs in my family, and I have diflucan on hand. I only have information on dosage for humans. I would only trust information that were consistant with information I already know… but thanks for the advice…
Non Amantadine… Augmentin…. my bad… I am not a vet, but I have many who are in my family who will be glad to help my when they are not working. I have a doc bringing me some diflucan, and I am just trying to figure out the correct doseage
I should’ve read the rest of the response before, but I needed to correct the amantadine mistake. As far as the topical goes, I have been using some Clotrimazole over the counter cream, but I am worried about going too deep in her canal. I also have worries about pushing any buildup down into her ear when I enter the canal with a swab. I would rather use oral and knock the infection out
To Merlinandmeimei-
If what you say is true, that is quite alarming. I understand that pretty much all store bought dog food is “junk” are mostly 50% filler (grain or rice). My dog would love nothing more to eat an “all meat” diet, and I would love to feed it to her, but there are also heath problems associated with that. Labs (and I think all dogs) have an inherent allergy to beef fat that causes theme to get ill in response to eating beef all of the time. All meat all the time will get expensive, too, can I put her on a meat and guts diet?
….Thanks for the information on how yeast may effect the overall health of a dog throught its life cycle, I will definately look into that information.
…. As far as the Blue Star, perhaps subtracting the alcohol from the mixture (and using the substitute) might be best. I dont think that alcohol would kill the yeast, and might cause drying and inflamation. It is probably something other than the alcohol in the ointment. thks
Merlinandmeimei-
I have also seen yeast used as an ingredient in very many dog foods… What you say about yeast makes alot of sense…
Best answer:
Answer by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING
See the vet. Why would you take advice on your dog’s health from strangers on the internet?
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
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Please contact your vet. He/she is the one qualified to tell you this. Take your dog in to see the vet. He can tell more from seeing her ears. He can also tell you definitely whether or not your doggie has a yeast infection and he can prescribe drops in the correct dosage for her weight and breed.
I guess that I am confused as to why Amantadine was used? This is an anti-viral drug for influenza and has uses in Parkinson’s Disease.
General speaking, fluconazole (Diflucan) is only used if topical therapy is ineffective. There is potential here for liver problems and other metabolism issues. So, I think I would try a topical anti-fungal treatment first. Miconazole & ketoconazole creams are available over the counter.
However, if you are detemined to this course of action, the dosage is 5 mg per 2.2 lbs of body weight by mouth once per day. Your dog, 190 mg.
Later: whew, thanks for the update! I was real confused with the Amantadine! I agree with never using Q-tips on a dogs ears, you can just push stuff deep into the ear canal. What I generally use is Malaseb (anti-bacterial, anti-fungal) flush. Rinsing until no more crud comes out. Go ahead with the Diflucan at 190mg once per day for 7 days. Any other changes (fever, drooling, vomiting) then take her to one of your family members.
First of all, medications for humans can be deadly for your pets.
Secondly, you have to understand the cycle of yeast infections in pets, to understand the effective cure.
Yeast infections are easily treated with Blue Power, which you can make up at home yourself, however, unless you are willing to address the underlying case, it’s virtually impossible to break the yeast cycle.
You have to change your dog food. If you don’t remove the source of yeast (poor quality dog food), the infections will keep coming back.
Please refer to this link:
Candida Albicans – YEAST Infections
Information about yeast infections
Candida Albicans – Yeast Infections
The main cause of yeast infections, such as Candida Albicans, is
from grain-based foods and drugs, chemicals and poisons.
Dogs were never meant to eat grains. Their main diet in the wild is
raw meat and vegetation. The only grains they ever get are already
predigested in the stomach or the bowels of their prey. Cooked foods
anything in a can or a bag, vaccines which compromise and destroy
the natural immune system, antibiotics which kill the friendly
bacteria which would ordinarily fight and overwhelm the yeast,
steroids that shut down the body’s ability to fight back, and any
and all other drugs, chemicals and poisons, including frontline,
advantage, program, heartguard, etc, that compromise the immune
system are all additional reasons for seeing such a preponderance of
yeast infections. Yeast infections seem to be one the most under-
diagnosed illnesses in the veterinary field.
Symptoms include:
-chronic ear infections;
-incessant licking of the genitals or the paws or both;
-lick granulomas;
-habitual scratching, usually the ears, sides of the torso and
underbelly;
-rashes, most often on the underbelly; and when the yeast begins to
move into the head;
-loss of hearing;
-loss of eyesight;
-loss of balance;
-obsessive behaviors such as walking in circles, doing good or bad
behaviors redundantly;
-loss of intelligence, memory and comprehension.
Yeast infections always start somewhere in the digestive system;
then move to the genital area, on to the ears, then finally to the
brain, taking over the entire body.
It is insidious. Very often these problems are treated with
antibiotics or steroids, which only make matters worse.
Do not feed anything that contains grains, dairy, fruits, rawhide,
pigs ears, plastic or nylon bones, pressed treats or dog biscuits.
Do not give any drugs, chemicals or poisons, including vaccines,
frontline, advantage, heartguard, antibiotics, steroids,
antihistamines, et al. All of the above will only exacerbate the
symptoms of the yeast infection.
With all dogs who have a yeast infection or a predisposition to it,
they must be on the raw food program OR on a special commercially
prepared food that deals with yeast infections, and contains
absolutely no ingredidients which would presipitate yeast growth.
Your dog will probably have to remain on this new diet for the
duration of their entire life.
It is similar to being an alcoholic: one sip of liquor will send an
alcoholic right back into all the cravings and problems. This is
true of the dog with a yeast infection. Any of the above foods,
treats or drugs will bring back the yeast with a vengeance.
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Then please take a moment to understand dog foods and consider switching to a premium quality food:
What’s Really in Dog Food
Get The Facts
http://www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359&more=1
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Then please refer to the simple home cure at:
BLUE POWDER
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Here is what I use to keep the ears clean, free of infection and
healthy.
It’s called blue powder, and almost every shar-pei owner in the
world knows
about this and uses it. It’s easily made at home with:
16 Oz. Isopropyl Alcohol -
*IF there is a lot of open or broken, irritatated skin inside or
around the ear area, the Alchol can be substituted with Witch Hazel*
4 Tablespoons Boric Acid Powder
16 Drops Gentian Violet Solution 1%
Mix together in alcohol bottle and shake well.
You will also need to shake solution every time you use it to
disperse the Boric Acid Powder.
To use, purchase the “Clairol” type plastic bottle or a small baby ear
syringe bottle to dispense solution to affected ears.
TREATMENT: Evaluate condition of ears before treating and if very
inflamed and sore do not attempt to pull hair or clean out ear at all.
Wait until inflammation has subsided which will be about 2 days.
Shake the bottle each time before using.
Put cotton balls or similiar absorbent material under ther ear.
Flood the ear with solution, (gently squirt bottle), massage gently
to the count of 60, then wipe with a tissue.
Flood again on first treatment, wipe with a tissue,and leave alone
without massage.
The dog will shake out the excess which can be wiped with a tissue,
cotton ball, etc as the Gentian Violet does stain fabrics.
The SCHEDULE of treatment is as follows:
Treat 2x per day for the first week to two weeks depending upon
severity of ears
Treat 1x per day for the next 1-2 weeks
Treat 1x per month (or even less frequently, depending on the dog)
All of these ingredients should be available at a pharmacy.
Others have found that despite the alcohol, the dog will not object
to even the first treatment. The Boric Acid Powder soothes the ear.
The Gentian Violet Solution is an anti-infection agent. The solution
appears to work well on any and all ear problems from mites
to wax to canker.
After the 2nd or 3rd day you can clean out the ear with a Q- tip or
cotton balls. The success rate for this treatment is 95-99%.
Dogs on the verge of ear canal surgery have been returned to normal
with only the regular follow-up treatment to keep the ear healthy. If
an infection seems to be remaining in the treated ear after the above
course of treatment, you may also have some Pseudomonas bacteria in
the site.
This can be eradicated by using a gentle flush of raw apple cider
vinegar and water(warm)
.
Use 2 Tablespoons of vinegar to one cup of water, 2 x per week.
They have found the Blue Powder Solution to be effective for treating
fungus-type infections on the feet and elsewhere on the dog, for cuts
on dogs or people, and for hot spots.
Remember it is for external use only ..so be careful not to get into
the eyes.
SMALL TRIVIA
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Most products developed for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections
contain Gentian Violet!
Thanks and best of luck
MM
http://www.chowpei.net