http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss Natural Remedies to Treat Yeast Infections in Dogs. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:40:23 EDT en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=YOGURT_39776 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss1 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:06:49 EST [YEA] Jewel from Epworth, Ga writes: "Yeast infection on dogs. Apply cold yogurt directly to the effected area.Try to keep the dog from licking untill the skin warms back up . Let the dog lick. It will relieve the itch plus digest the yogurt. Bath before to remove loose hair. This is a very messy process but is effective on the heat process which is the underlying cause (yeast loves heat). In between treatments sprits with cool plain water on hot spots. This is not a cure but a helpfull relief for the dog. Good luck and God bless." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=ACVY_39622 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss2 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:25:36 EST Leslie from Helena, Montana writes: "Malassezia I am thrilled I found your site. My poor dog is very ill with this skin afliction and I have spent hundreds of dollars with the vet to try to cure him and nothing has worked. His skin is so bad he has trouble laying down. He smells so bad it is hard to be around him. When I found your site and ACV/yougart treatment I called my husband at work and told him you need to pick these things up and bring them home tonight so we can start treating his yeast infection. I have put your site in my favorites to ck on other cures. Thank you very, very much. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=DCY_39033 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss3 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:36:43 EST [YEA] Afliedog from Wells, Uk writes: "My dog has had a yeast infection for 8 months, the yeast is mainly between her toes in her nail beds and on her back leg. she has been to the vet all this time and been on antibiotics for 6 weeks, also a anti fungus pill, we could not control the yeast problem, one day it looked fine the day it would flare up again. she has been bathed every second day since it started 8 months ago. We were at the stage where we were given up till I found this site. We tried the spray of apple cider vinger and water, but this made the dog cry and she shook every-time I walked passed her, her feet also seem to get worse with this. She has been on a salmon diet with no grain. she has yogurt mixed in with this twice a day also acidopholus tablets one twice a day with food, I have brought the probiotic yogurt that has no sugar added (as i have read this can feed the yeast) She has been on this diet for a week, no tablets from the vet, she has stopped itching and stopped licking, I am still bathing her every second day and the day she is not bathed I was her feet with cotton tips and cotton wool pads. The feet are still slightly swollen and at one stage we didn't think it would work as her feet were swelling up again. But she is getting there very slowly at least it is not getting worse another fews weeks I think before it has gone. the hardest thing is not treats no chews no biscuits no other meat expect the salmon" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=ACVY_38780 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss4 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:34:51 EST Sondra from Fort Atkinson, Wi writes: "I have read all the questions and answers re yeast infections in dogs (skin) but I cannot find the Remedy. It is not listed. How much yogurt (Greek, Plain) and how much vinegar (Cider vs. White)per lb. etc.? How much vinegar in drinking water per day in a gallon??--large bowl. I have 2 dogs--can both drink it? I currently have an 85 pound Samoyed with yeast infections and have tried everything with no help. Thanks." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=ACVDC_38623 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss5 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:26:43 EST [YEA] Toni from Torrance, Ca. writes: "This stuff works my dog looked like a hairless cat until we started treatment 1cup water & 1cup apple cider vinegar bath twice a week and 2 tablespoon vinegar in a gallon of drinking water for drinking and raw meat hamburger, fish, chicken, shrimp and some cooked meat too. he smelled so bad that went away after 2 baths. he had yeast in his ears so we dipped cotton balls in 1tbs water and 1tbs vinegar salouation and cleaned his ears squeez out most of the wetness when you do the ears dont let it drip into the ear with in a 2 week time his hair started growing back now he is fully recovered it took about 2 months for him to get back to his old self. Thank you so much this saved me about $600.00 in vet bills " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=RN_38266 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss6 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:56:30 EST Jane from Sacramento, Ca writes: "Lab's yeast infection of skin My Lab currently has a very bad yeast infection under her arms in her groin area. I've been through the cycle of prescribed medications only to have the condition recur. Most recently, I agreed to try a prescription diet, and her skin condition worsened as well as extreme weight loss, eight lbs. in a few weeks. I am now making her food at home and supplementing with flax seed oil, probiotic, and yogurt. She is slowing improving an increasing her weight back to her normal 62 lbs. The infected areas continue to be bright red and wet with some normal skin color returning to the outer edges. It started out thick and sticky, and now is just a general wetness without the sticky consistency, which may be a sign of improvment. She is only infrequently licking, so the wetness seems to be a product of the yeast condition. Does anyone have a suggestion how to dry up her skin? A homemade skin paste? Dabbing with a cloth does not help. Her body has taken quite a beating in the last two months, so it may just be a matter of time. Thanks for any ideas. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=MR_38213 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss7 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:52:28 EST Donna from Paisley, Florida, Usa writes: "Sabrina was a happy, healthy 6 yr old Airedale until last October 2009. The trouble started after a haircut with a new razor and blade, which cut her hair very close and seemed to give her a razor burn. I have been shaving my dogs for over 30 years and this had never happened before. At first she got a redness on her sides. This then developed into a rash, then open sores. The scariest symptom of all was the elephant feeling of her skin. We took her to our reg Vet who immediately gave her Baytril. When that ran out and she was only worse he gave her more meds, prednisone, shots and an anti-fungal shampoo/rinse. Everything made her worse. He finally did a culture and said she had a fungal infection. More meds. Nothing, getting worse everyday. It was now Dec. We told him we wanted to try another Vet. Later we found out that her second culture came back as Staph. The new Vet gave her a new shampoo, Duoxo,more anti-biotics, including Cipro which terrified me. Her first culture came back as Ringworm, so she increased the meds a little. After two weeks when there was no improvement, she wanted to do a punch biopsy under sedation. I refused. Airedales have a history of dying, under even light sleep. She got upset and said we would have to find another Vet if we wanted her to have this done under a local. She also said that the latest culture came back as Staph/E-coli. And to also do a Lymdip bath along with the Duoxo bath. We told her we were taking Sabrina to a Derm Vet specialist. It is now Jan. The Derm Vet specialist did the biopsies under, surprise, a local, and put her on lighter Cipro dose until the results came back. Said to continue with the Duoxo and Lymdip baths. Said she will call us with lab results next week. Gave us the impression she felt it may be skin cancer. At this point I am no longer willing to go along with this. I have been Googling all day every day for a week and finally have come to the conclusion that Sabrina may have a systemic Yeast infection. She has all of the symptoms, leg stiffness, draining open sores everywhere and elephantitis skin, strong smell, general lethargy, plus runny eyes. Sabrina has been on Wellness Lamb/Rice Super Mix for about 3 years. Gets 2 Nutro Lamb/Rice cookies once a day. She gets two meals of cooked lamb/brown rice and frozen mixed veggies (peas, lima beans, green beans, corn and carrots)along with broccoli, cauliflower and 2 t. of Missing Link each day. During the day she gets treats of apples(no peeling) and raw baby carrots. She started getting Greek Yogurt with blueberries after dinner a few weeks ago. Her water is bottled because we live in the country and have a well I do not trust. It kills me to think that I was giving her bad things that led up to this horrible Yeast infection. I know now that nearly all of these foods turned into sugar and overrode her defense system allowing this happen. Starting yesterday, thanks to all of the sites like this one out there, her diet is changed. She is getting only her cooked lamb, then a few hours later broccoli, cauliflower and green beans. Later 2 T. Greek Plain yogurt, which will all be repeated for six meals a day, until hopefully she improves. Tomorrow I will go look for the yeast free supplements for this new diet and the new meats to roast with the few allowed veggies. I also was sickened to think that her heart worm tabs (they have yeast) and flea meds were also adding to the problem. Yeast is everywhere and I am determined to get it out of her body. Thank all of you for your stories and like it has been said here by others: DO NOT GIVE UP! They have no voice and can't tell us why they hurt. They only live to love us, how can we do any less for them? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=RC_37790 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss8 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:34:27 EST Leah from Land O Lakes, Fl writes: "I am amazed that I have bringing my dog to vets (3 different ones) to find out the cause of her problems and needless to say have spent tons of $ in the process!!! To no avail, no one has cured her! We have tried diets, Antihistimines, steriods, allergy shots, and more!!!! Nothing has helped my poor baby! I have always thought that there was a yeast problem... Now I am more convinced then ever! I will try what I have read and demand my vet do what I say now!!! Nothing they have said has worked!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=ACVY_37567 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss9 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:23:00 EST Rebecca from Pocatello, Idaho writes: "How much apple cider vinegar and yogurt do I give a 6 pound dog?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=DCY_37522 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss10 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:57:29 EST [YEA] Rmg from Indianapolis, Indiana writes: "Because of the advice on this site and a couple of others, I started giving my dog a half a cup of yogurt every day and switched back to her old dog food. Within a week her odor was gone and she stopped scratching. Thanks." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=MR_37295 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss11 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:02:41 EST Myra from Lafayette, Louisiana writes: "I have had my Westie (Zechariah) for 10 years now and he must of had this horrible yeast problem for a long time now. I stumbled upon this website, Thank God, and like so many others did trying the stupid vets and horrendous bills, but to no effect. It is almost 3am and I have found a cure, FINALLY! After reading about three pages of pet problems with yeast I am totally convinced that the cure is the simple application of: Apple cider vinegar mixed with water for topical treatment, Plain yogurt mixed with one capsule of probiotic twice a day, Holistic dog food with NO grains, 1 Tbls of white vinegar in his water daily. Poor little Zechie has had cancer on his ear, ear infection, sores all over him from antibiotic treatments, horrible smell from the black elephant skin yeast infection on his groin area of which he now has, this summer he lost almost all of his fur on his underside/tummy area, has eye drainage, and pimples around his groin area. NO MORE! I am sick of the stupid vet doctors that LIE to me telling me he has allergies, LIKE ALL THE OTHERS HAVE SAID. This is a ridiculous nightmare these doctors! These stupid drugs are killing my baby. I can hear him now breathing while he is sleeping and he has phelm in his body from all of this trash inside of him. Anyways, folks, wise-n-up and get rid of your vets! Go natural all the way, even for yourself. I have done many, many detox and colon cleanses and it works! Probiotics for your pets will work as well as they will work for you. The vet doc told me here in Lafayette, 'dogs are different than humans, he's just got allergies and probiotics won't help but you can buy them if you want'. What a bunch of ROT! Liars! They are all liars and greedy wanting money and harming you pets rather than helping them heal. I am so angry after spending all this time, effort, money, on what? Man, man. Vet doctors like human M.D.'s are ALL after that almighty dollar and greed. They could care less if you or your pet dies. It's ALL about $$$. Thank you Earth Clinic and all who have bothered to help one another with this chronic sick societal problem - the dreded vet doctors and their drug potions that do more harm than heal. No more drugs, no more concoctions of this and that. It's natural all the way for not only myself, but my sweet best friend Zechie. Love to you all for your help. Thank God I have found the answer for my pets. I have two Westies, and they are like kids to me for I have no children. Hope you don't think I'm crazy, ha ha, just fed up. I will post again with the amazing results in a few weeks you can be assured! Myra in Lafayette, La. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=ACVY_36872 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss12 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:12:38 EST Pat B from Downingtown, Pa writes: "We have 1 1/2 yr old German Shepherd(Schultz), He's 95lb and has a constant problem w/ itching and licking.it started w/ an eye infection about a month after we got him(5mos old). The vet said he believed his itching and scratching was because of a food allergy. So immediatly we changed his food to Nutro Choice(Sensitive Stomach) Venison & brown rice. He seemed to do fine over the summer. In late Oct he started again. I went on the web and found this site. After reading the Questions & comments, I'm starting Schultz on the ACV-Yogurt today. I will let you know if it helps." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=ACVY_36749 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss13 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:26:35 EST [YEA] Mr. Smithster from Los Angeles, Ca writes: "ACV and Yogurt. IT WORKS! Our experience. My dog Willow is a 20lb terrier mix, current age 2 1/2, fixed female. We rescued her at age 5 mo. She is the best dog I have ever had the pleasure of living with. From day one she has been a no issue pup, except... Allergies. At approx. 9 mo. old she had an eye infection. The Vet gave antibiotic eye meds and cleared right up. 3 mo. later, same thing. Same meds again, cleared up again. At 1 1/2 years old she started licking her paws to the point of no hair on the paw. Vet gave some antibiotic spray, Seemed to clear up. Approx 3 mos later she started loosing all her fur on her back legs and around her rear. Vet said, Allergies. Gave steroid shot and she was fine, fur grew back. 1 mo later same thing except now all four legs and all paws. Vet suggested steroid pills, we tried them for about 2 weeks and she was not getting much better, but the steroid pills made her a zombie dog. I stopped the meds and went in search of a vet that might be able to help. After 4 vets, all suggesting the same thing, I found a great vet that was willing to work with us. After much trail and error and little success, we discovered a med called Atopica. This once a day pill isnt a steroid, so no side effects. Willow responded very well, 80-90% of fur grew back and no noticeable itching/scratching. Then i stumbled onto this site. Even with the Atopica, Willow would get small patches of what the vet said was a skin yeast infection. 2 wks ago i started the ACV/Yogurt treatment. Within 3 days i saw noticeable improvement. Now she has fur gowing fur where i didnt know she grew it! No yeast spots on skin. Absolutely no itching/scratching. Wow! I also had an allergy test done on her 6 wks ago. She was slightly allergic of turkey/chicken. Of course I was feeding her Orijen kibble mixed with Wellness Core kibble, both turkey/chicken. So for the last month she has been on Wellness Core Fish kibble, with a 1/4 can of canned salmon in the morn. I also stopped the Atopica when I started the ACV/Yogurt. In the morn i have been putting 2 teaspoons of ACV on her canned fish along with 2 squirts of high omega fish oil. At lunch she gets a 1/4 cup of plain Yogurt. 1 cup of Grain free Wellness Core kibble, which she eats over the day. Thats it. I guess it could be the new food, but i didnt notice much difference till we started the ACV/Yogurt. I am going to keep this up. I did use white vinegar, 50/50 w/water on her yeast spots and they cleared up in a few days. They havent returned and fur has grown over the spots. We have our little furry pup back! She is so comfortable now. Its so nice seeing her with no discomfort. Thanks so much for this info. I will keep posting to let everyone know if this treatment is lasting. It sure seems to have worked for us. After 4 vets and hundreds dollors, if not more, this is a blessing. Thanks Again!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=HPD_36381 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss14 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:28:30 EST [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Scott from Kingwood, Tx writes: "We have a 6 year old Aussie who has what appears to be a rampant ear infection and we were referred to this site in order to find a yeast infection cure. We feed him Blue Buffalo, and egg whites at breakfast and beef burger at dinner. We used to use a soy/beef mix and it seemed to get worse. Currently the high protein diet and constant bathing has returned his coat however his ears, elbows and paws still have this black stuff all over, a waxy feeling. We will start him on acidopholus and check back in a couple of weeks. Scott" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=YFD_36234 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss15 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:57:10 EST [YEA] Barbara from Toronto, On, Canada writes: "Yeast Free Diet for Pets with Yeast Infections I used to have recurrent yeast infections that were really painful and debilitating. They completely stopped about five years ago when I stopped eating all yeast including yogurt, and all fermented products. The same is true for pets. There is alot of yeast added to pet foods and a diet free of yeast will have the same amazing results for them as it did for me. Give it a try. You may have to make your own pet foods as most pet foods use yeast as a nutritional and flavor supplelment but it is worth it. Vet bills are costly and sparing your pets the pain of yeast infections are well worth it. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=ACVY_35470 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss16 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:53:54 EST Dianne from Rush City, Minnesota writes: "Thank Thank You, for this website. I can't believe how much money I have spent on Vets (five different) trying to cure my 12 year old, 6 lb. Shih Tzu.. she had constant yeast infections in her ears & conjunctivitis in her eyes. I've had her on every eye drop & gel, Prednisone, Perscription shampoo, antibiotics, ear wash, you name it..Hundreds of $$$..Not one vet told me to try ACV, yogurt or acidophillus capsules...She has long hair and goes to the groomer once a month to get trimmed around her eyes, nails clipped etc. When I went to pick her up my groomer said she was starting to get yeast infection all over her body and showed me all her black spots on her belly. I thought they were age spots. Instead of going to the Vet, I got some Women's vaginal cream for yeast infection. I rubbed this all over her tummy & ripped a white sheet & tied it around her tummy so she couldn't lick it. I put this cream on her belly every day for a week and all the crusty yeast spots are totally gone..I'm starting the ACV & yogurt tomorrow to alleviate her itchy skin..She is still constantly licking her feet & gnawing at them but I will put the ACV on her legs & feet & I will let you know how that works..This is the first time she has been content without the Prednizone..Dianne " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=HPWV_35258 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss17 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:12:22 EST [YEA] Dee from Montgomery, Al writes: "My Bassett (Molly) had a yeast infection in her ears. My vet who is loves animals told me to mix a 50/50 solution of hydrogen peroxide and white vinegar and clean Molly's ears with it. It did wonders. I have not tried it all over but I am rinsing her with white vinegar after bathing. I also mix the white vinegar in her shampoo when I bath her. I've just started the baths and yogurt. Will let you know my success." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=RN_35216 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss18 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:39:46 EST Janice from Corinth, Tx writes: "I have a bull mastiff who is literally scratching and chewing himself to death. I feed him Iams Eukanuba. He's had cortisone shots, eye surgeries, and he now has open wounds, constantly scratching and making things worse. Bleeding, loss of hair, eyes almost closed. I know it is yeast infections, he smells horrible. My heart bleeds for him, but I have run the gammet with the vets and costs and no improvement. What can I do to help him, NOW?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=WHITEVINEGAR_34285 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss19 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:19:53 EDT [QUESTION] Paula from Edwards, Ca (usa) writes: "Question about yeast infection I have a 4 month old cocker spaniel mix (female) and she had smelly ears and was shaking her head and itching alot. I mixed equal parts of white vinegar to water and cleansed her ears. Okay so now the smell is gone. I had also noticed these black scaly patches on her ears and they seem to be eating away at the edge of her ears. Also the same black scaly patches has spread to the back of her head. I have another dog that so far isn't having any of those problems so I wanted to find out if she can get the same problems the puppy has? I need to find a way to treat the pup before it spreads everywhere. I can't afford to spend alot of money at the vet so if I can treat this naturally then that would better. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=RAGVBA_33974 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss20 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:43:12 EDT [YEA] Kathleen from Leicester, Nc writes: "One of the vets. at our doctor's office gave me this recipe after asking if I would consider a holistic remedy for one of our dogs constant ear yeast problems. 16 oz. Rubbing Alcohol, 16 drops Gentian Violet,(health food store) 4 tablespoons Boric Acid powder(medicinal-pharmacy). Shake well each time used. I put some of the mixture in a dropper bottle and when needed warm up the mixture and put a good amount in each ear. Since Rubbing Alcohol stings "owies", if the ears are red and sore, I use the same recipe, but have substituted 16 oz. Witch Hazel for the Rubbing Alcohol (found this recipe on the internet somewhere) the rest the same of Gentian Violet and Boric Acid mixture, and then after ears not inflamed I go to the Rubbing Alcohol mixture every so often for ear maintenance. I cannot find Boric Acid powder in any of the USA drugstores. But you can get it in Canada from the pharmacist. I got a bottle of powder from Canada's IDA this summer. I think misuse of the Boric Acid that is used for roach poison has caused the medicinal Boric Acid to be yanked from over the counter sales in the USA. Growing up, Boric Acid was a staple in Mom's medicine cabinet for eye wash and a wash for scrapes and cuts, etc." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=RN_33775 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss21 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:09:18 EDT Helene from Wetumpka, Alabama writes: "what do you do for yeast in the dog's eyes? i did the borax and 1% it worked great for his skin and coat, but i don't know what to do for his eyes. please help." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=ACV_33010 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss22 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:09:08 EDT [QUESTION] Yoon from Coram, Ny, Usa writes: "I've been reading about apple cider vinegar here for my dog who has very bad arthritis, all kinds of allergies and prone to yeast infection. She has been on weekly allergy shots (allergen, NOT steroid) and various medications for her allergy and yeast infection. For arthritis, I've been giving her glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM, vitamin C and fish oil, and very rarely adequan shot when she can't walk. She has only one front leg and that leg has arthritis, and it gets pounded a lot. I started giving her ACV, 1 tablespoon mixed with her food (raw diet) once a day. But now I'm a little confused. Is ACV good or bad for yeast infection? I was going to make a 50% ACV and 50% water solution and spray on her to give her relief from the itch, but many people are saying ACV feeds yeast and some people are saying it cures yeast infection? Can anybody clarify this? Also, if it is bad for yeast infection, should I also stop giving her ACV orally? I appreciate your help in advance. Thanks. Yoon" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=ACVBS_32200 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss23 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:15:54 EDT [QUESTION] Janice from Coloma, Mi writes: "I was wondering if anyone knows if it would be o.k. to give my dog (107 lbs) baking soda and vinegar like I take. I was thinking maybe that would help with her yeast problem." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=ACVDC_31569 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss24 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:13:23 EDT Shiba-enu from Romeo, Mi writes: "I have 3 shiba-inus. 2 of them are susceptible to yeast: spotted blackening skin, smell, oily fur, and itching! Cortisone was great for the moment, and the yeast raged afterwards. My female gets it the worst-particularly in the summer. I have seen PH mentioned only once-I believe it is behind everything! PH of the SKIN and PH of the internal body! Read information for neutralizing the diet for humans and you will get the idea. PURE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR-not any brand but HEINZ (not their new product made from distilled white and flavored with cider), is what i am using for a variety of purposes. Distilled white vinegar used to made from corn. It restores the skin to a neutral PH where yeast can't grow. Not irritating. It does cause my dogs to lick it- which is not a bad thing because then they are taking the vinegar in and changing the body PH... slowly I know. For food, I use INNOVA brand exclusively- holistic, non-allegenic- NO CORN BRWERS YEAST CHICKEN etc. They get a portion of this, and meat/fish, and yogurt with the ACIDOLPH(SP?), and enzymes after the first month to support immune system. Another aspect, I DO NOT FEED THEM CHLORINATED WATER!!(Chlorine in the water kills our friendly bacteria too!. I fill bottles with well water from a friends, or distilled with the 'cell food' oxygen additive that we use, Try not to feed the YEAST organism. Sugars in all forms! Do not put water in ears, I swab the ear i can reach with a cloth with the vinegar solution. I bathe once a week in the antifungal shampoo.. I think it is good to remember that any remedy used for a long time will loose its' effectiveness. Yeast won't 'go away' forever. So have a couple of menus and switch off once this is under 'control'. The dogs have to maintain a healthy digestive tract with 'nutrient rich' food... Even us people are having a hard time finding food with all the processsing it is subjected to.. We really need to feed ourselves and our pets- fresh and minimally cooked food. Human grade. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=DCBS_31469 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.rss25 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:30:34 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Ritalowe2 from Asbury Park, New Jersey writes: "My dog's skin has been repeatedly pink with bacterial and yeast infections. Has seasonal allergies. Has some food allergies. I feed her Simple Solutions dry rice and venison with some canned EVO 95% venison. She is 8 years old, black lab, weighs 74lbs. I saw some comments from TED, Thailand. My treatments were 1 tbl [???!] baking soda. Also, gave a ketachlor bath same day. Took her off Simple Solutions and fed her tilapia and the water it was cooked in. And, her skin cleared to normal. Don't know which remedy cleared her. Gave her Simple Solutions again but forgot to check skin first in case skin pink from seasonal allergies. Skin got pink again. My questions: (1) how long is it safe to give baking soda in water and (2) if I start a homecooked food can it be without liver and how much do I feed a dog of 74 lbs. How do I keep homecooked food nutritional?"