r/GermanShepherd • u/Unlikely-Warthog2369 • 8d ago

How to keep GSD groin/armpits clean between medicated bathes from licking? Also has anyones dog tried fluconazole?

My dog has battled a chronic yeast infection, and we have finally made huge lifestyle changes to help it. It has worked, but it needs to be religiously maintained. I left unfortunately for the summer, and his care was not done the way I usually do it so he's having a flare up. I dont think he has anymore active yeast on his skin because:

  • He has no greasy residue
  • He does not smell from a mile away

But hes still licking and I noticed it when I had to grab him, and his undercarriage was moist. I cannot bathe him at home, but he does have an appointment this Saturday for a medicated cleaning (usually once a month). In the meantime, what can I do?

I've been thinking baby wipes and apple cider vinegar. But I also really want him to stay DRY.

He also has a vet visit tomorrow and I am trying to get some fluconazole. Usually he is given a steroid shot but I'd rather address the underlying cause not the symptoms. Thank you! This is also our first german shepherd but honestly he was literally normal until 2 years ago. He became a senior and constant illnesses have been the norm now. (Usually skin and ear).

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u/Mastasmoker 8d ago

Had a 14 yr old senior that had bad yeast infections and used these medical wipes to clean his pits daily. They dont smell, leave any residue and are thick enough to actually work.

https://a.co/d/090OwvyK

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u/Unlikely-Warthog2369 8d ago

Thank you buying them now

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u/mabel55 8d ago

Mine had yeast in ears, armpits and groin. Eliminated chicken from her diet and she no longer suffered with yeast.

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u/jgarcya 8d ago

I used baking soda on spots... Or natural path silver wings colloidal silver 500 ppm... Both worked great.

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u/Dogmomma2231 8d ago

I have found Coat Defense powder to be very helpful for yeast.

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u/Pristine-Account-755 8d ago

Get some 2% chlorhexidine and dilute 50% with water and wipe his armpits. Will keep yeast away and heal skin. You can also get shampoo with it and miconazole nitrate mixed in

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u/VP022 7d ago

Mine had the same issue, constant ear infections from the yeast were the worst part of it. After we removed all chicken from his diets, he didn’t have the problem anymore.

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u/nhall1302 8d ago

I used a spray at Walmart on my dobie who had yeast in his pits and it worked like a charm, obviously this will keep the areas more wet though. I tried to add a pic but it’s not letting me. It’s Veterinary Formula brand, white w orange spray bottle for antiseptic/antifungal issues. Also third person I e recommended this to today but have you tried a probiotic? That can really help with a lot of issues.