Hamish, a 10 year old Westie, had an ongoing yeast infection which caused him to lose his fur and made his skin black, thick and smelly. Hamish came to his owner Pauline when she was a foster carer for Westie Rescue Scheme and after endless visits to the vets, trying and testing different products, there was no improvement to his skin or smell.
“After taking him to the vets for treatment for two years, the vet had run out of options”
Hamish was constantly itching and nibbling his irritated skin and he had to be bathed every day to remove the yeasty smell. Being so irritated was exhausting for Hamish and his smell was unpleasant.
Pauline tried a few supplements and a new diet to help Hamish’ skin and for his smell she started giving him Neutradog® and the results were almost immediate!
“Wow. His ears are clear now. The skin around his ears and under his chin is smooth. And now there is no smell!!”
After a combination of diet change, products and Neutradog®, Hamish has been relieved of his sore and smelly skin. Although his coat might not grow back due to the damage of the infection, he is a happy pup once more.
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Pauline is still using Neutradog® alongside Green Releaf® Tablets and Garlic and Fenugreek tablets, and is recommending it to the Westie Rescue Scheme.
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9 thoughts on "Yeasty smelly skin? No more nasty niffs for Hamish"
My Westie too had the same issues as Hamish tummy turned black her tummy and under arms were red hot and sore so I have tried the Neutradog, Garlic & Fenugreek Tablets and Green Releaf Tablets. plus an anti inflammatory shampoo
sadly we have only seen a slight change her black skin is gradually turning back to pink
her groomers also a westie breeder has never come across such a severe change in her skin in the 5 years she has been grooming her or any other dog
the Vets advised not to give her the Garlic & Fenugreek Tablets as garlic is toxin to dogs even in small doses
i need help with her diet any help would be much appreciated
Hi Tara – We would recommend speaking to one of our advisors. Please email advice@dorwest.com or call 01308897272.
My westie has the same skin problems as hamish but as yet only on her tummy and under arms .ive changed her diet and solved the tummy and toilet problems but I just keep getting tablets for the skin from the vet that don't work .ive ordered the neutradog and garlic and fenugeek ,and also an anti fungal shampoo and ointment ..I know you can't recommend anything but I'm at the end of my tether as to know what else I can do for her .any suggestions would be welcome .i spend all my time at the moment just trying to make her comfortable . Thankyou .jeanne
Hi Jeanne – We would recommend our Skin Duo – Garlic & Fenugreek Tablets and Green Releaf Tablets. Together, they provide anti-inflammatory, antihistamine and antibacterial support to nourish and soothe the skin from the inside. You could also try our Soothe & Calm shampoo which helps to restore, moisturise and rebalance the skin. Our Skin Balm may be of some help for the itchy spots on his skin as this works to nourish irritated and dry skin. I hope this helps! For further information, please give our advisors a call on 01308897272 or email advice@dorwest.com and a member of the team will be happy to help 🙂
I have a cairn cross who had yeasty paws and itchy skin. I found out he has a chicken allergy. Chicken is also in many dog treats and food occasionally even if it’s a fish based food. Check ingredients. I didn’t even realise until the last few years that it’s quite common for dogs to have chicken allergies. I think it’s what they feed the chicken as well.
My westie has the same problem apart from the black skin.
What change of diet do you recommend?
Hi Helen, we’re sorry to hear you dog is experiencing the same as Hamish. Unfortunately we are not vets or nutritionists and therefore cannot advise in a diet change. Please seek advice from your vets or an animal nutritionist or you can give one of our advisors a call on 01308 897272 for more help and advice on Dorwest Products. The Dorwest Team.
I have a cairn terrier with a similar problem can you advise the change in diet Hamish had.
Hamish is still doing well. There is very fine hair coming through on his rear legs. It will be a while , but he is comfortable and happy. He wears a jumper or sweatshirt in winter and a t shirt in summer.
Sadly my father, who was devoted to Hamish, , died and we were so worried how Hamish would be. He had a set back and the stress caused his skin to flare up again, but we persevered and Hamish is now better now. . He has attached himself to my mother, and trots around happily.
Hamish will never have the coat that my other westies have, but to have him comfortable is more important. Many thanks to Dorwest Herbs.