New DIY Ear Infection/Skin Allergy Topical Remedy
If I could have a penny for every time someone asked me about their allergic dog, I would have…
1 MILLION pennies!
Which equates to $10, 000, and that would be nice to have 🙂
The point being here is not my lack of pennies, but just HOW common this is.
There is one bioflavonoid in particular which has proven to be especially beneficial for animals with ear infections and skin allergies.
It is Quercetin, and we just so happen to have our own anti-itch natural antihistamine…
Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant with antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties. Our is here:
Dr. Jones’ Ultimate BioActive Quercetin for Dogs and Cats
New DIY Ear Infection and Skin Allergy Remedy
For all animals that have allergies, they have inflammation as the underlying cause… the ears are an extension of the skin, hence they are very much just an allergy extension.
One of the MOST common secondary problems in allergies is to have yeast overgrowing in the ears/on the skin. And in fact most Dog Ear infections have yeast as the primary organism causing the itching.
So this New DIY Remedy includes 2 OTC medications that make up most of the common Veterinary Ear medications for animals.
1. Canesten (the drug name Clotrimazole). This is the most common antifungal used in veterinary medicine.
2. 1% Hydrocortisone (Corticosteroids). These are in virtually EVERY Dog and Cat topical skin medications to decrease inflammation in the ear/on the skin.
Directions:
- 1 teaspoon of Canesten
- 1 teaspoon of 1% Cortisone
Mix evenly in a bowl and you are left with a white cream that looks like cake icing
For skin allergies: Apply topically to the affected skin twice daily for 7-14 days.
For ear infections: apply 1/4 inch to the end of your finger. Seat it into the base of your pet’s ear. Massage ear base to work it down the ear canal. Do this twice daily for 5 days.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Andrew Jones
P.S. I have used this cream combination on my own animals, and found that it works great!!
If you have a dog with recurring ear infections, or itchy and scratchy skin, then you should also consider trying a natural antihistamine in the form of Quercetin.
Dr. Jones’ Ultimate BioActive Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant with antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties. The supplement contains naturally sourced Sophora Japonica flower extract, in capsule form (powder in capsules), and is generally more bio-available than other quercetin forms.
I sure hope your natural remedy work.I’m so tired of seeing my pup suffer it breaks my
heart.
I have a one year old French bulldog.
He is constantly licking his paws and scratching his poor face to pieces.
Do I have any advice.pls help. I’m cleaning his face with hibiscus. And then putting sudocrem on it. I’m across the pond in the uk.
Excessive Paw Licking In Dogs causes
Three main possibilities: external parasites, such as fleas; food—for dogs, beef protein is the most common; environmental, from pollens to house dust mites. The immune system overreacts and causes severe itchiness.
Solutions
1. ELIMINATE the fleas. Practice regular flea control using natural methods, if possible, topical antiparasitics, if necessary.
2. HYPOALLERGENIC FOOD TRIAL. Here you are feeding a hypoallergenic diet for ten to twelve weeks to see ifyour dog or cat’s allergic symptoms stop. This is a long time, and fortunately over 80 percent of pets respond at least partially by six weeks, although Labs and cocker spaniels usually need longer trials.
3. THE SUPPLEMENT CONNECTION. Fatty acid supplements are very helpful in decreasing the level of inflammation. Omega-3 fatty acids are most important. The main point is to give a high enough dose to be effective, and the ideal dose is 1,000mg per ten pounds daily. A great, inexpensive source is flax oil; I give 1 tablespoon per fifty pounds. Other sources include primrose oil and specific veterinary supplements.
4. FEET WASHING. Regularly washing of your dog’s paws after they come in from being outside is one of the best ways to decrease the itching; this washes off the outdoor allergens. You can use a damp cloth or put your pup in the bath.
5. SOOTHE IT TOPICALLY. HERBAL CREAMS. There are a few herbs to consider topically: Licorice gel, chamomile cream, and topical curcumin. Licorice and curcumin ointment are herbal medications that has been successfully used to relieve the itch. Apply a thin coat twice daily to affected areas.
6. ANTIHISTAMINES. Benadryl is the most commonly used antihistamine. It is given at a dose of 1 mg per pound of body weight, two to three times a day. It is best to consult your veterinarian before using these medications. It often takes fourteen days of using these to see if they are helping.
7. Treat the YEAST. Yeast are often a secondary organism that grows on your dog’s skin with underlying allergies and paw licking. One option is to make your own anti-yeast wash of 1 cup of green tea, 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar – wipe your dog’s paws with this mixture twice daily. Another option is to purchase a ‘human’ OTC anti-fungal cream such as Canesten and apply that twice daily as needed.
Dr Andrew Jones, DVM
P.S. Dog Paw Licking is often difficult to treat, and usually means ongoing treatment – in general veterinary medications such as prednisone are only stopping the symptoms, NOT getting to the underlying cause.
They also often have side effects such as Increased drinking, Increased urination – never mind less common ones such as diabetes.
The infection may be getting better, but every time I apply it, I am still getting infected material out! What is recommended to clean the infection out!
Hi, you can try these steps from this video. Hope this helps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuK5DlvJSpI
I’m so tired of paying for my dogs ears she’s a Shih Tzu Maltese, and always having problems. Every time she goes to the groomers to be groomed. I’ve told them time and time again do not touch her ears and they always do so this time that she went I forgot to remind them about her ears and you should see the mess. I’m in now. My daughter just sent me this and I’m so happy I could fix her ears with your remedies that you just showed instead of paying under $400 I can’t afford it it’s too expensive thank you thank you thank you and this remedy I have seen them use that cream in her ears so thank you thank you thank you once again
Ms Nelson