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Hi! We adopted a four/five-year-old frenchie a few months ago and have had great success getting her yeast infections, fur, and overall health under control. She was in literally the same situation before she was rescued.

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Our vet prescribed us ketoconazole wipes, which you can get on amazon (for less than the vet price! and it's the same thing!). These have done wonders for her face, paws, and bottom end. If he has yeast on his feet, he probably has it in his tail crease as well. At first, we were going through a pack of these every 3 weeks. Yikes. You can find them here: https://www.amazon.com/Mal-Wipes-Support-Healthy-Dechra/dp/B01IO9563E/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia?hvadid=178372316526&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9002006&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10651630771226582108&hvtargid=aud-647006051489%3Akwd-33682989493&keywords=mal-a+ket+wipes&pd_rd_i=B01IO9563E&pd_rd_r=17b03f45-b65a-4d10-915a-5f2d282f3f38&pd_rd_w=LhGqy&pd_rd_wg=7jM7d&pf_rd_p=23754a30-606a-4e0a-ba42-b43d14507217&pf_rd_r=NP7E26CJCVV82H56D8V6&qid=1554385994&s=gateway

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She came to us on a grain free diet but the vet put her on a grain-included diet for her heart murmur. We give her Honest Kitchen food and it's been working incredibly well. If you want to remain grain-free, they have an option for that. I linked her favorite flavor. Her tear stains have been clearing up, coat is all shiny, and yeast is more manageable since switching from kibble to this. Also, they have a great intro offer on prime. https://www.thehonestkitchen.com/dog-food/meals/dehydrated-grain-free/dehydrated-grain-free-chicken-dog-food

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Our Phoebe is big for a frenchie (30-35 lbs) and loves walks. She and I do 3-4 miles a day. She also loves to go for hikes and once a week will do a short run. People will tell you that these are "lethargic apartment dogs" but it completely depends on the particular dog. As yours gets healthier, his energy level will increase a lot.

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Also, Phoebe loves clothes. She did not have clothes before us. She will pick out a shirt to wear if I give her options. Her favorites are the Hanna Anderson dog pajamas (here: https://www.hannaandersson.com/discontinued-product/50902-AH1.html?dwvar_50902-AH1_color=AH1&cgid=). I think it's because the fabric is super soft. She also wears sweaters when it's cold, and will pick out which one she wants to wear. She has learned how to help get herself dressed.

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Frenchies should wear harnesses, not collars, because of their lack of defined neck and general lack of skill at breathing. If you're looking to spend money, the canada pooch ones are double adjustable and comfortable. Before she got that one as a special present, she had this one that my parents' beagle used to wear. She loved it, but the elastic was getting old! link here: https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-EasySport-Harness-Adjustable-Reflective/dp/B00HY6TFKE/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=dog+harness+with+handle&qid=1554386488&s=gateway&sr=8-7

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Phoebe loves her toys and is a big chewer. Strong mouth. The toys that have held up best to her are these strange platypus ducks https://www.amazon.com/Multipet-Large-Dog-Toy-Yellow/dp/B000084E7Y/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=duck+dog+toy&qid=1554386781&s=gateway&sr=8-3 and her trash panda, which she picked out at home depot https://www.homedepot.com/p/Loonies-Raccoon-54021/307751080.

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I have lots of opinions and recommendations so feel free to ask me questions! I love to talk about Phoebe. You can also follow her on instagram at @phoebephilothefrenchie.

Ah, I found my original source: [(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxBcXEQeCkM)]
Looks like their original reasoning was that lighter frenchies can have double coats, but they've since posted a correction video and now say some simply have thicker coats than others. So....I guess it's really up in the air.

To be slightly more helpful, this is the brush I use on my little guy. A lot cheaper than similar brushes I could find in stores and it does some serious de-shedding. [(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DM1DDBW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)]

Good luck, and hang in there with your fluffy frenchie :)

Oh-no, sorry that you are dealing with this! My guy has been in the same boat, scratching so hard his ear would bleed. It ended up being an ear infection. We also started him on
Cytopoint injections every 6 weeks.

These wipes are great, we use them every night, to wash his ears / paws / and coat (https://www.amazon.com/Dechra-100-Count-MalAcetic-Wipes/dp/B00K4X8TBK). To help with food allergies, he eats Earthborn Holistic Venture Rabbit Meal & Pumpkin Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Dry Dog Food.

Don’t fall down the “vetnet” the best place to go for answers is your veterinarian. Also, don’t worry! This is treatable. Hope everything goes OK and keep us posted!

I feed my frenchie this and she loves it! She is allergic to grain but after eating this for awhile she doesn’t have any skin issues or digestive issues

Honest Kitchen Human Grade Dehydrated Grain Free Chicken Dog Food 10 lb Box Force https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A8O8JL0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dcbODbQSAFRW1

This pic is prior to him leaving, but I’m pretty sure this is he fort:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017L5LS7U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sy9BDbFAE4HPC

It's from Icefang he's wearing a small. It's been pretty great only gripe is it's kinda heavy. We get cold winters here in NY so it works. I will attach the amazon link below. I will say though my friend has one from https://kiloninerpets.com/ which is a bit lighter and more breathable but also more than twice the price.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078N3HXTL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got them on amazon. I’ve had them over 5 years and they’re still sturdy. This is a less expensive version of the ones I have PAWLAND 2-in-1 Portable Folding Pet Stairs for Dogs, Cats, high beds, Wood Pet Safety Beside Dog Ramp, Dog Steps, Easy Climb Pet Step Stool (White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F2GKK8M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1IjwCbF5VJK3W

And these are the ones I have:
Pet Studio Pine Frame Dog RampSteps, 3 Step https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IN9NAS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LIjwCbDXAWVX3

Get him a https://www.amazon.com/Benebone-Bacon-Flavored-Wishbone-Chew/dp/B00CPDWT2M

Also had luck with sour apple spray.

edit, adding: really the biggest thing that worked for us was providing ample and attractive alternatives.

We use Canidae Grain Free pure Dry Dog Food for our Frenchie pup, 11 weeks old now. we got a 4lb bag from the breeder when we took him home.
He gets a 1/4cup with a tablespoon of Canidae wet formula per meal, three times a day now, doing very well on it. links:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005G5SWYK
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K1DF6FU

here ya go! It seems pretty durable so far!

Our bed is 40" off the floor. We lift our Frenchie on and off. He's allowed to jump on and off the sofa, and to climb up the stairs, but he's trained to sit at the top of the stairs and wait to be carried down. I think this is pretty common for Frenchie owners?

Anyway,these stairs might work for you at 25" high; they can just step from the top step onto the bed.

JimHodgesDogTraining Brand - Grade A Premium Quality Elk Antler Dog Chew - Whole and Split Antler Bone Treat - Made in USA - Natural Shed - No Preservatives (Split, Medium) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CO1X8LU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tNjIDb1P4AYSM

I use this nose butter on my puppers & it works well: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T85F7VK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_rcKvDbDKHKKBP

amazon- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072LV14PV

Here ya go!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075HLFGCQ

Mobile warning for ugly link, but maybe these will do? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FCJ3F46/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1492482827&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=french+bulldog+salt+shaker&dpPl=1&dpID=51ORgegI0hL&ref=plSrch