Malassezia Dermatitis

Westie Skin issues - Malassezia Dermatitis (Yeast infection of the skin)

MALASSEZIA IS NOT CONTAGIOUS

EFFECTIVE treatment of this common Westie skin issue require an internal and external approach.

Internal Meds: Oral Ketoconazole (Vet prescription & supervision)
External: Malaseb Shampoo

Examples of Westie treated and rehomed

Before: Ms Stella (April 2019) After 6 Months After 1 Year

What is Malaseb Shampoo?

Malaseb Shampoo is a unique combination of antibacterial and antifungal agents with coat conditioners. It is formulated to help with dandruff, ringworm, yeast, and other bacterial infections.

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Administration and dosage

Wet coat thoroughly with water.
Apply and lather Malaseb Shampooover the entire body, allowing 15 minutes of contact time.
Rinse completely with water.
Do not allow animal to lick while bathing to prevent ingestion.

Repeat twice weekly until symptoms subside, then weekly, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Bath Time: Wet your Westie and then lather them up-leave the shampoo on your Westie for at least 12-15 minutes. Keep them in the tub and keep scrubbing! (Please don’t put them cold and wet in a crate to lick the shampoo off!!!!!!)

After the 12-15 minutes, rinse off all the shampoo and make sure there is no shampoo residue. While still in the tub, finish off with an Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) solution on them. (Instructions are below)

Please Note: YOU DO NOT RINSE the ACV solution off!!!

Natural organic apple cider vinegar has a brownish tinge to it and floating stuff inside. The floating stuff is called "mother" and is formed from the pectin and apple residue. You can purchase natural organic apple cider vinegar at most health food store. Put about ¼ of a cup of ACV in a plastic measuring cup and fill the cup with warm water. After the bath, pour the rinse (from the neck on down-do NOT get this in your Westie’s eyes) and then towel dry---don’t rinse it off. It is a great and natural way to improve the PH balance on their skin.

Foot Soaks

Does your Westie lick its paws?????????? We cannot stress the importance of removing pesticides, herbicides, ragweed, grasses, pollens, molds, dust mites and other pollutants from your dog's feet on a regular basis.

Your dog's feet can gather a pretty heavy toxin load in addition to allergens, and this can become extremely irritating to his paws. 50 % of all foot licking and chewing can be immediately alleviated by removing allergens and other irritants collected on a dog's paws. It is important is to soak the paws at the end of any day when your pet has been in contact with allergens, lawn chemicals, or anything in the environment with the potential to irritate her feet.

You will need:

Small tub or Tupperware container
Povidone iodine (also known as Betadine Antiseptic Solution) is an organic iodine that is safe, non-toxic, antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-yeast. There are two types of Betadine …one is a surgical scrub/skin cleanser that needs to be rinsed off…. the one you want is the Betadine Antiseptic Solution

Water

You want to dilute the povidone iodine with water to the color of iced tea, using just your eyes – no scientific formula is involved! If it comes up too light, just add a bit more of the iodine…if it's a bit dark, add more water. We recommend you let your Westie stand in the solution from two to five minutes. You don't have to do anything to the feet or toes -- the solution will do the work for you. You can just stand and sing to your Westie while he soaks, or talk to him and tell him how handsome he/she is.

Remember, the key is to get the feet submerged in the solution, which will wash away any type of yeast that might be growing, as well as mild bacterial infections, allergens, and other contaminants. Dry them off and they are good to go!