Fung paws.

[Texasgal]

Quincy has been eating and licking his paws to a bloody pulp the last few days!

Took him to the vet, because of the rain and wet issues we've had here recently he has PAW FUNGUS!!! YUCK!!

They gave him some meds, but I was told to dust his paws with cornstarch at night! Crazy huh?

We are in a drought too... It's nuts. Has anyone used cornstarch before? He seems to be okay with it so far.

[Auntie Bush]

1. Corn Starch is great...better than baby power.

[Texasgal]

3. He is still licking but not as bad.

I guess the cornstarch isn't upsetting him much.

I've been giving him benadryl as well. Crazy dogs! I love 'em!

[Auntie Bush]

5. I don't think corn starch will stop his licking...it's suppose to

make his raw foot feel better...take the sting out. I use corn starch to make gravy.

[PoliticAverse]

7. And do you like to lick the gravy off the spoon?... n/t

[Auntie Bush]

10. By all means!

[Texasgal]

8. Yeah, I realize that.

I was concerned that he would lick the cornstarch and be ill. So far he is still licking but not as bad.

[Curmudgeoness]

2. I use corn starch on myself

when I have a heat rash. It keeps the area dry to help get rid of the rash. It works fine and it not harmful, so go for it.

[Texasgal]

4. I had no idea it that would work

I just sprinkle some in a bowl and press his paws into it. So far he seems better, his paws don't stink like fritos anymore! LOL!

[Auntie Bush]

6. Maybe you could also put booties on him.

Your rugs/floors will look better. If you use booties...you could put a little olive oil on this foot first and the corn starch will stick better.

[Texasgal]

9. I think he would

rip booties off... he cannot stand scarves, sweaters or anything like that. We barely keep his collar on!

[Auntie Bush]

11. That's a shame because that really works well and is so soothing.

Maybe you could try it and put him in his cage if he has one.

[Texasgal]

12. I am trying to keep the cornstarch

on his paws, he has licked it off but I keep re-applying. Maybe tonight after his benadryl he'll feel tired enough to not lick it all off!

[Curmudgeoness]

13. If the itching stops for a while

then I would think he will stop the licking. But it may take time for the itch of healing to go away. I hope you don't have to go to the cone of shame to get the paws healed.

[Texasgal]

14. ARRG! The dreaded cone!

I hope not either!

he seems to be better though. We will see. Thank you for the advice!

[KC]

16. Interesting!

I've been saying to my dog, You smell like Fritos! So is that a good indicator? He licks his paws so much! I've never seen him do this before, or at least not as much. Paws and his tail!

[Walk away]

15. Henry had this years ago. Try Apple Cider vinegar rinse.

The fungus isn't just on his feet. It's usually all over but it affects the paws first and most. Rinse him all over with one part cider vinegar and 3 parts warm water. Put a little more vinegar on his feet. Leave it on for about 10 minutes or more and then rinse again with warm water.
The best vinegar to use is the natural one you find at the health food store or Trader Joes but any vinegar will help. It is a fantastic anti-fungal and and will help along with the meds.

Once your dog has fungus it is likely to come back. A monthly rinse with vinegar and water (and more often in the summer) will keep the fungus at bay and you won't have to give nasty meds.

After the rinse dry his tootsies well.

I always add some natural vinegar to their bath rinse and I add a spoonful to their dog food as well.