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Have you tried Preperation H yet? There are several remedies that different bulldog owners have used that have been successfull for them. I've even had success with Vinegar Masengil Douche. The red areas look like staph infection to me. You will need cephelexin for skin issues.  500mg twice a day.  My vet gave me a script for 60 plus a refill so if I need it in the future. I got it filled at walmart for 8.00.  It's 4.00 for a 30day supply. Hope this helps.

we, too, suffer through the odd IDC and Matilda used to get those types of marks on her stomach.

her diet change has greatly improved the severity, but i would not rule out a couple of things:

1) do you use any type of commercial cleaner that could be an irritant? i started cleaning the hard surfaces only with a steam mop and white vinegar; also switched detergents for anything that she would lay down on; her bedding, etc...to see if it was a contact allergy. i found that a friend was using febreze - when we visited and sit on the rugs and furniture she'd turn bright red.

2) do they spend much time outside? we have a grass allergy. i noticed when it is hot, humid and damp the paws and redness get much worse if she spends time lounging around on the grass. sometimes she stays on her mat in the yard, sometimes not. if her paws are dry and no open sores (only!), I rub Snout Soother on the contact surfaces. It helps keep everything soft and acts as a bit of a contact barrier between her feet and whatever...

occasionally I will sit her in a bath of just a few inches of of cool water with apple cider vinegar, baking soda, and epsom in it. only enough to contact her feet and belly. you don't need to rinse, just pat dry.

The epsom salt soaks are soothing for the foot IDC's, but might not cure them.  There are many remedies, but not everything works for every Bulldog.  I've tried them all, I think.  Right now we are seeing some relief on a persistent IDC (has not gone away for 2-1/2 yrs.) using the cephelexin and ketoconazole antibiotics together.  We have tried every home remedy, 5 antibiotics, 3 surgical procedures, several topicals:  fluocinonide, animax, mupirocin, preparation H, some new ointment I found on line in addition to colloidal silver and cell salts.  Tried several different protein sources and even raw diet for 4 months.  Nothing seemed to work.  I continue the epsom salt foot soaks daily.  Good luck and please keep us posted on your results.

you have a contact allergy problem....something in their environment....some thing your using to clean with...that their walking and sleeping on....your going to have to go to using arm and hammer no scents or addivitves...go at a all natural cleaning solution.....get on a grain free or home cooked diet.....

I hope they get some relief. Have you considered seeing a dog dermatologist to get to the bottom of what's going on?

with kibby's idc's , i find that just keeping them clean and dry makes them heal faster... i usually wash with an antiseptic wash, then warm towel, then spray neosporin...clean just with water daily, but make sure its dry after!

i use dr. hackler at groveway vet in castro valley, i know it may be a little far, depending where you are in San Jose, but he is totally well worth it! He is a bully specialist and helps with norcal bulldog rescues on a regular basis. he will always know whether its serious or not, and won't charge or recommend every test under the sun to get the job done!