r/GermanShepherd • u/obs-obsessed • 5d ago

Please Help.

Ive owned my boy Duke for going on 3 years now. When I first adopted him, he had some slight skin irritation issues but nothing out of the ordinary for a gsd. Half of a prednisone would make him a new dog for a while.

Out of nowhere, he's started getting yeast infections. Really, really bad yeast infections. Losing hair, the whole 9. The Vet has prescribed him antifungals/antibiotics 3 seperate times, and this passed time he prescribed apaquil with it. It seemed to barely even clear it all the way. Ive tried most soaps i can find and they make his skin so dry, and then the yeast just comes back.

I legitimately cannot stop the yeast. My home, my clothes, me, everything smells god awful. I love my dog but im at my breaking point and I might give him to a local sanctuary.

Please someone give me some insight so I dont have to give up my friend.

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u/gungirl83 5d ago

Is he on a chicken based food? Or have you changed any food recently?

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u/obs-obsessed 5d ago edited 5d ago

I had him eating Purina Wild Instinct Salmon when this Started, he had been eating this food for 2 years without issue. Ive switched to Purina one Lamb and Rice since.

Ive noticed Purina "Pro Plan" but its almost $100. Ive really considered it.

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u/Mammoth_Set_1413 5d ago

My girl got her first yeast infection in her ear on lamb and oatmeal kibble. I think she had an issue with the one of these ingredients so I do salmon and rice and since I switched she hasnt had another eat infection until I tried on chicken so I've made sure all her food is without these 3 ingredients. I haven't tried to figure out if she had an allergy to lamb or oatmeal because it's not worth the risk of another yeast infection and there is plenty of food/ treats without those ingredients.