{"id":8422,"date":"2022-03-25T06:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:39:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:00","slug":"how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you treat dog nail fungus?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#How_do_you_treat_dog_nail_fungus\" title=\"How do you treat dog nail fungus?\">How do you treat dog nail fungus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#What_kills_nail_fungus_fast\" title=\"What kills nail fungus fast?\">What kills nail fungus fast?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_has_a_fungal_infection\" title=\"How do you know if your dog has a fungal infection?\">How do you know if your dog has a fungal infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#What_does_an_infected_nail_bed_look_like_on_a_dog\" title=\"What does an infected nail bed look like on a dog?\">What does an infected nail bed look like on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_dog_nail_fungus\" title=\"How do you get rid of dog nail fungus?\">How do you get rid of dog nail fungus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_nail_is_infected\" title=\"How do I know if my dogs nail is infected?\">How do I know if my dogs nail is infected?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#What_causes_a_fungal_nail_infection_in_dogs\" title=\"What causes a fungal nail infection in dogs?\">What causes a fungal nail infection in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_toenail_fungus_in_one_day\" title=\"How do you get rid of toenail fungus in one day?\">How do you get rid of toenail fungus in one day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#What_is_the_fastest_home_remedy_for_toenail_fungus\" title=\"What is the fastest home remedy for toenail fungus?\">What is the fastest home remedy for toenail fungus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#How_long_does_it_take_vinegar_to_kill_nail_fungus\" title=\"How long does it take vinegar to kill nail fungus?\">How long does it take vinegar to kill nail fungus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#What_is_the_strongest_fungal_nail_treatment\" title=\"What is the strongest fungal nail treatment?\">What is the strongest fungal nail treatment?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#How_do_you_treat_fungal_infection_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you treat fungal infection in dogs?\">How do you treat fungal infection in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#How_do_you_test_a_dog_for_fungal_infection\" title=\"How do you test a dog for fungal infection?\">How do you test a dog for fungal infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#Can_dogs_survive_fungal_infections\" title=\"Can dogs survive fungal infections?\">Can dogs survive fungal infections?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_nail_bed_is_infected\" title=\"How do I know if my dogs nail bed is infected?\">How do I know if my dogs nail bed is infected?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#What_causes_dog_nail_bed_infection\" title=\"What causes dog nail bed infection?\">What causes dog nail bed infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#How_do_I_clean_my_dogs_infected_nail\" title=\"How do I clean my dogs infected nail?\">How do I clean my dogs infected nail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_toenail_fungus\" title=\"How can I treat my dogs toenail fungus?\">How can I treat my dogs toenail fungus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-dog-nail-fungus\/#What_causes_toenail_fungus_in_dogs\" title=\"What causes toenail fungus in dogs?\">What causes toenail fungus in dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_dog_nail_fungus\"><\/span>How do you treat dog nail fungus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A typical treatment when your dog has an infected nail (paronychia) or paw\/toe infection (also called dog pododermatitis) is to <b>soak the paw with an anti-bacterial\/anti-fungal product such as Banixx Pet Care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kills_nail_fungus_fast\"><\/span>What kills nail fungus fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These drugs are often the first choice because they clear the infection more quickly than do topical drugs. Options include <b>terbinafine (Lamisil) and itraconazole (Sporanox). These drugs help a new nail grow free of infection, slowly replacing the infected part. You typically take this type of drug for six to 12 weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_has_a_fungal_infection\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog has a fungal infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms include <b>coughing, fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, and weight loss, however if the infection reaches other areas of your dog&#8217;s body other symptoms such as lameness, blood in urine, eye problems, skin lesions, and fever may be evident.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_an_infected_nail_bed_look_like_on_a_dog\"><\/span>What does an infected nail bed look like on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs that your pet may have a nail or nailbed infection could include <b>redness, swelling, or discharge from the skin surrounding the nail, or discoloration or deformation of the claw itself. Your dog may also lick her paw or exhibit signs of pain or lameness on the affected paw or paws.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_dog_nail_fungus\"><\/span>How do you get rid of dog nail fungus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatments. Depending on the organism that is affecting your dog, your vet may prescribe a range of dog toenail fungus treatments. These include <b>oral antifungal drugs, foot soaks, and topical creams. Where treatments don&#8217;t work, a vet may remove the entire claw or amputate the third phalanx to control the disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_nail_is_infected\"><\/span>How do I know if my dogs nail is infected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These drugs are often the first choice because they clear the infection more quickly than do topical drugs. Options include <b>terbinafine (Lamisil) and itraconazole (Sporanox). These drugs help a new nail grow free of infection, slowly replacing the infected part. You typically take this type of drug for six to 12 weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_fungal_nail_infection_in_dogs\"><\/span>What causes a fungal nail infection in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs that your pet may have a nail or nailbed infection could include <b>redness, swelling, or discharge from the skin surrounding the nail, or discoloration or deformation of the claw itself. Your dog may also lick her paw or exhibit signs of pain or lameness on the affected paw or paws.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_toenail_fungus_in_one_day\"><\/span>How do you get rid of toenail fungus in one day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like hydrogen peroxide, <b>rubbing alcohol can help kill off the fungus that&#8217;s on the surface level of the skin. You can apply it directly to the affected area or soak your feet in a footbath of 70 percent rubbing alcohol and 30 percent water for 30 minutes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_fastest_home_remedy_for_toenail_fungus\"><\/span>What is the fastest home remedy for toenail fungus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tea tree oil is a popular home remedy for many skin infections, including fungal infections. Dab a few drops of the oil onto your toenails twice a day, or mix a few drops of oil with some water and soak your entire foot. You can buy over-the-counter urea paste to dissolve the infected portion of the toenail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_vinegar_to_kill_nail_fungus\"><\/span>How long does it take vinegar to kill nail fungus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Soak your feet for 10 to 15 minutes daily in a vinegar bath until the infection subsides. You can increase the length of time in the soak gradually. It may take <b>two to three weeks or longer to see improvement in symptoms. Improved symptoms indicate that you&#8217;ve treated the fungal infection long enough.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_strongest_fungal_nail_treatment\"><\/span>What is the strongest fungal nail treatment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best pill for toenail fungus is <b>terbinafine. Evidence suggests it works better than the alternatives with the fewest side effects. Terbinafine results in resolution of toenail fungus 76% of the time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_fungal_infection_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you treat fungal infection in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment can include <b>antibiotics, along with topical anti-fungal treatments such as shampoos, or ear ointments. Treatment of fungal dermatitis may be an ongoing effort. If your dog has a compromised immune system or allergy, fungal dermatitis may be difficult to treat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_test_a_dog_for_fungal_infection\"><\/span>How do you test a dog for fungal infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To perform a fungal culture test, <b>your veterinary team must obtain a sample of the suspected fungal organism from your pet. Many types of fungi can infect dogs and cats, so the type of sample that must be obtained can vary. For example, ringworm is commonly diagnosed by taking hair or skin flakes from an affected area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_survive_fungal_infections\"><\/span>Can dogs survive fungal infections?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Prognosis is good for many cases of blastomycosis infection with recovery rates between 50-75%. a dog in poor condition or with advanced disease is less likely to survive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_nail_bed_is_infected\"><\/span>How do I know if my dogs nail bed is infected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of a bacterial claw infection in dogs include:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Swollen nail bed.<\/li>\n<li>Pain in the foot.<\/li>\n<li>Limping.<\/li>\n<li>Pus coming out of the nail bed.<\/li>\n<li>Discolored claw.<\/li>\n<li>Soft claw.<\/li>\n<li>Brittle claw.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_dog_nail_bed_infection\"><\/span>What causes dog nail bed infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bacterial Nail Infections: <b>Food allergies and\/or environmental allergies would be the most common cause of such infection. Allergies may also lead to yeast infection of the nail bed. A general term used for inflammation (with or without infection) of the skin around the nail is Paronychia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_clean_my_dogs_infected_nail\"><\/span>How do I clean my dogs infected nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A typical treatment when your dog has an infected nail (paronychia) or paw\/toe infection (also called dog pododermatitis) is to <b>soak the paw with an anti-bacterial\/anti-fungal product such as Banixx Pet Care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_toenail_fungus\"><\/span>How can I treat my dogs toenail fungus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A typical treatment when your dog has an infected nail (paronychia) or paw\/toe infection (also called dog pododermatitis) is to <b>soak the paw with an anti-bacterial\/anti-fungal product such as Banixx Pet Care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_toenail_fungus_in_dogs\"><\/span>What causes toenail fungus in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These drugs are often the first choice because they clear the infection more quickly than do topical drugs. Options include <b>terbinafine (Lamisil) and itraconazole (Sporanox). These drugs help a new nail grow free of infection, slowly replacing the infected part. You typically take this type of drug for six to 12 weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you treat dog nail fungus?What kills nail fungus fast?How do you know if your dog has a fungal infection?What does an infected nail bed look like on a dog?How do you get rid of dog nail fungus?How do I know if my dogs nail is infected?What causes a fungal nail&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8422"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8422"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8422\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8422"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8422"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}