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Dogs: Yeast Infection Remedies

Updated: 11/14/2009

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When writing Earth Clinic about a yeast infection issue with your pet, please include the brand name of the food you are feeding him/her! We'd like to start pegging the brands that may be causing these issues.

MOST POPULAR REMEDIES:
Apple Cider Vinegar                       5
Apple Cider Vinegar and Yogurt    6
White Vinegar                                4

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* Our readers offer information and opinions on Earth Clinic, not as a substitute for professional veterinary prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your veterinarian before taking any home remedies or supplements or following any treatment suggested by anyone on this site. Only your Veterinarian can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for your pet's unique needs or diagnose your pet's particular medical history.

ACIDOPHILUS

2 YEA
1 BETTER BUT NOT CURED

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  04/01/2009: Karen from Longpond, Pennsylvania writes: "i have a 4 1/2 year old weimaraner (penny) and she has had this rash forever it has just started to get worse with in the last 2 months i have changed her food to wellness and have started her on 1/4 cup of yogurt with 2capsules of acidophilus sprinkled in i also bathe her with a medicated shampoo 2times a week i think thier is little improvement but her skin seems to be drier then normal any idea on how long this will take to heal and what else can i do?"

04/08/2009: Jimmy from Bedford, Texas replies: "it takes about 2-3 weeks to see results, my cocker was just as bad, no potato products or sugars, this promotes yeast. keep up the med bathing, acidophilus,which comes in a powder form at pet shops, i also gave him Vitamin A 400mg aday capsule, its been 2months and he doing great. no more keeping us up at nite scratching."

05/05/2009: Melissa from Austin, Texas replies: "My poor Schnauzer has been suffering of a yeast inferction for so long. I have taken him to the vet and they told me he had "allergies" and I paid for all these tests and dermatologists. After much money wasted, I gave up. Recently, I found an antifungal shampoo that has been a dream come true! My dog is finally sleeping through the night and not chewing his paws anymore. The constant scratching has finally stopped. He is no longer musky and smelly the day after a bath. The antibacterial/antifungal shampoo has Miconazole Nitrate and Chlorhexidine Gluconate. It can be used on dogs, cats, and horses. For the first few weeks you have to bath them twice a week and then once a week until the yeast infection is gone. Please dont waste anymore time and look for this shampoo. After you read some of the reviews on it, you will be sold!"

05/06/2009: Karen from Longpond, Pennsylvania replies: "can you tell me where to get the shampoo and possibly the name"

05/11/2009: Diane from Scranton, PA.USA replies: "I have a black lab with horrible allergies and skin problems. Under her arms, her belly she would need to go on steroids, for 6 weeks, then it went away, it wold come back with more vengence, more steriods, some time antiobiotics and then the yeast wold start in her ear. I read everyting I could on her. I switched her to a holistic.natural dog food, gave her yogurt and raw veggies daily. It took 5 months, YES 5 MONTHS before I saw a difference. She came down with a terrible case of hives she was covered all over by big red spotches under her fur. In 24 hours it went away and she started to heal. She hasnt had an anitobitoic in 6 months, the longedt in her life. I think the hives, were her body just ridding itself of the allergies and infections. She now is growing hair everywhere she lost it, she isnt hot or bothered or scratching. The ears are a little harder to cure and I use ear drops as needed but cant seem to find anything natural that works. I think I found a vet who will work with me on only the barest of vaccinations, I dont beleive in them either. Have two other resuce pups and all are on the natural food and yogurt and raw veggies. I notice a difference in stools and a big difference in teeth and tartar. Did alot of reading in what they put into Grocery store and vet shop brands. DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!!!"

06/13/2009: Wendy from Pennsylvania, USA replies: "Hello, I happended to notice your post when looking for remedies on another subject. My mom has a 2 yr old wiemeraner and she is wild. we love her, anyway, she started getting a rash when she was a year old and its pretty much never went away, it gets a little better sometimes, but it is always dry.The vet said weimeramers have really thin sensitive skin, i dont know about yours but my moms dogs ears are very silky and thin.(though her rash is usually on her belly. her vet prescribed some type of hydrocortizone creme that really helps with the dry itchiness and its sensitive to the redness. He said she is allergic to colors, if they steer away from colored bones and colored food for people - it helps."

09/22/2009: Olga from Jamesville, Virginia replies: "Melissa from Austin, Texas, could you please give me the name of that shampoo and where to buy it?

I have exactly the same situation. I have a Bloodhound who has a very bad yeast infection. I took him to the wet many times. After a lot of different tests, they sent me to the dermatologist who said that my dog has allergies (especially allergic to dust) and prescribed "special shots." I spent so much money, but nothing helped. Finally I gave up and stopped giving him those shots (they didnt help anyway). Now I wash him every week. I dont think he is getting better, but he is not getting worse and Im grateful for that. But I would love to purchase the same shampoo that helped your dog. I just feel so bad that I cannot do anything for my dog to help him get rid of this infection. Thank you!"

EC: Do a google search on "Miconazole Nitrate and Chlorhexidine Gluconate" and you will find the shampoo!

11/12/2009: Marilynmfan from Trinity, Tx Usa replies: "The shampoo to use for yeast infections in Malaseb. You can find it at your vet. If they are out, it is on backorder because the plant is relocating and suspended shipping temporarily until in the new facility. I have a 6yr old rescue english bullie who came to me with severe yeast problems and between some natural remedies, vinegar and acidopholus tablets, he is doing wonderful."

[YEA]  01/03/2009: Laurie from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada writes: "Yogurt and Acidophilus works! I had a pittbull X that was on Steroids for 6 years, eventually passing away at 8 years of Liver Cancer - and she had a yeast problem till the day she died. The steroids and dandruff shampoo made it only tolerable. Now my 2 year old pitti is developing the same problem - and does she stink. I read this site and gave her about 1/4 cup yogurt with 1 capsule of acidophilus in it. Next day, almost no smell, and a lot less scratching. Three days later, it's 95% gone. If only we had known this with our other dog. Please Please try to stay away from Steroids.

Thank goodness for this site. I wish we had had this info in 2001"

09/01/2009: Vicki from Atlanta, Ga replies: "Laurie! Thank you so much for posting this. My Cocker Spaniel is getting yogurt and acidophilus today!

He has been scratching, chewing and licking himself raw for 7 years now. For the first year I spent thousands of dollars at the vet, all to no avail. They had him on antibiotics, steroids, prescription dog food, medicated shampo, etc... I got so discouraged when they told me that he was probably a puppy mill dog (bought him at PetLand) and it was probably neurological because they didn't know what else to do.

I recently started him on the enzymes program and it has helped somewhat. I tried bathing him in apple cider vinegar but dang, it brought back the horrific smell. I've read that his symptoms are indicative of leaky gut syndrome (or systemic yeast infection) and that ACV feeds the yeast! So I stopped that. I also read that steroids accerbate the problem as well. Ironically, that was the only thing that gave him relief, but they had to continually increase the dosage to the point that it was no longer a safe alternative. And to think I started this dog out all natural. Refused shots, wouldn't give him the flea protection stuff becuase I was afraid it would poison him. HA! Boy have we come a long way ... in the WRONG direction!

His coat looks great and his skin is trying to heal but he wont stop chewing and scratching. I had a cone around his head for a month and it just rubbed his neck raw and ulcerated the skin. So now I have a muzzle on him and he can still lick his paws.

I will add the yogurt/acidophilus and get on my face and pray it works. Thanks for sharing."

09/13/2009: Janice from Coloma, Mi replies: "Laurie, thanks for the information. Did you use acidophilus from the health food store? Was it the refrigerated type? Thanks."

09/13/2009: Janice from Coloma, Mi replies: "Vickie, it sounds like we are in the same boat. My Lab/Newfoundland has a real yeast problem. I put her on raw food about six months ago and that has helped some and she absolutely LOVES it. I also finally found a vet (an old country guy) who looked at her and said she had a yeast problem. I wanted to kiss him because I have been to three different vets for a diagnosis and they refuse to say it's yeast. They just wanted to throw more drugs at her but said they really didn't know what she had. It's very costly and frustrating. I also put her on the enzymes and she did a little bit better but this new vet has her on a probiotic which has helped a little bit more. She does have a lot more energy. He says it will take time but that her gut is getting better (He does muscle testing). I also add some yogurt from time to time, but I think I will take Lauri's advice and add it every meal with some acidophilus. At least that's not going to hurt her. Maybe we can find something once and for all to help our pets. Let me know how it's going for you and I'll do the same. Thanks."

[YEA]  10/07/2008: Sophia from Philadelphia, PA, USA writes: "Acidophilus is a great way to treat yeast infections in dogs. My male shephard has kidney issues (elevated creatin levels) therefore the vet will NOT put him on any medications. ACIDOPHILUS is a dietary supplement found in any vitamin aisle/store. It balances the natural flora in your body. It also helps with immune function, digestion & elimination. I began to see a difference in the dog's yeast infection in about 2-3 days. Decrease in odor, less itching & the infected (black) areas of skin have been reduced noticeably! 2 capsules a day ... human dose is 3 daily. It's basically the same principal as yogurt but easier on those who are lactose intolerant. The capsule can even be opened & sprinkled on food."

01/19/2009: Laura from Portland, Oregon USA replies: "Hey thanks for the info. I just got back from the vet with my german shepherd mix who has had a yeast issue since we adopted him from the humane society. He has been on anti biotics and steroids on and off and as soon as he finishes his problems start all over. I have changed his food and now was just told to go to a food with no grains. So $250 later, when i got home i got on line to see what i could find about yeast in dogs and up popped this web site. I just bathed him with the medicated shampoo but in a couple days i will try the vinegar rinse. I'll give him yogurt for his snack. I'll let you know how it works. I hope it does because otherwise the vet wants to put him on meds that may damage his liver. Laura"

ACV AND YOGURT, WHITE VINEGAR AND DISTILLED WATER

2 YEA
1 QUESTION

[QUESTION]  02/26/2009: Stefanie from Soddy Daisy, TN/USA writes: "Stinky Face and Watery Eyes on my Toy Poodle, PLEASE HELP

I have two toy poodles. One is black and one is white. With that said, the black one seems to be chewing on his paws, and scratching like crazy at his face. His face stinks really bad and his eyes water non stop. I switched him to a holistic food brand and threw out all of those commercial food treats. I have looked at some yeast infection websites at the pics but he doesn't look like any of these. I think maybe this is caught in the beginning stage. He is not lethargic or anything by no means. I just need to know if and what I need to clean the face with and how much. He weighs 9 lbs. I am not sure if I need to use apple cidar vinegar or white vinegar. What kind of yogurt do I get? Do i just go to Wal Mart and buy whatever kind? Please someone help? I want to make sure I am doing the right thing for them both. They share the same water and food bowl so whatever I do for one , is it going to hurt the white one. He is only 3 lbs so he weighs considerable less and right now, only chews and licks his paws for hours sometimes....Thanks in advance for any help. And I want to thank everyone for opening my eyes to all that bad dogfood out there that I was feeding my babies....."

EC: Remedies on Epiphora (excessive tearing) page might be helpful.

05/07/2009: Diane from Elbridge, NY replies: "My dog had this same problem and I was beside myself , when it came down to where it progressed and he was pulling his hair out. Use plain or vanilla yogurt.(I would say a 1/4c would work) My dog is 80lbs and loves it -so, I give him 4-8oz at a time. Organic is the best. Sugar in the yogurt adds to the problem(feeds the yeast) I also used apple cidar vinegar in his water(2tbsp in each dish full). If possible go organic with this, as well. I also live on city water and started giving him filtered water (removing the chlorine) I can say his hair is back, the smell is gone andhe apppears to be in perfect health."

07/15/2009: Lynn from Stockbridge, Wisconsin replies: "I have a pug who gets yeast infection very easily on his skin. I am going to try the yogurt & ACV treatment. I can't afford to keep taking him to the vet. He is on special food already, so this can't hurt to give it a try. I will post my results...keep your fingers crossed !!"

09/18/2009: Christina from Fairfield, Ca replies: "I also have a doxie with the "black elephant skin" under her arms - she loves to burrow under blankets too which doesn't help esp when it's hot. I feed her Innova, and I don't want to put any more steroids in her so I've started with an organic, plain yogurt. She gets a table spoon two times a day, don't know if that's enough or not - but...she also gets steamed green beans and steamed carrots. No other treats (she actually likes a green bean as a treat)"

10/21/2009: Maria from Raleigh, Nc replies: "My dog eats Innova also and he still has yeast infections. I'm starting to think this food is not that great because he poops way more now than when he ate just cooked ground turkey.

I am going to try to switch to raw food and add some kefir or yougurt to is as well as fresh veggies.
His symptoms are not that bad and include flat black spots on his belly that itch, itchy chest and eyes, the inside corners of his eyes are red.

He was on antibiotics twice already in his short life (9 months) and the infection comes back. The vets thought it was staph but I am convinced it's yeast."

11/29/2008: Tina from Ringgold, Georgia, USA writes: "I WAS GLAD I FOUND THIS WEBSITE. I AM GOING OUT OF MY MIND TRYING TO HELP MY LITTLE WIRED HAIRED DACHSUND, PUMPKIN, WITH A HORRIBLE YEAST INFECTION ON HER LEGS, PAWS AND ARMPITS. I DID START HER ON THE PLAIN LOWFAT YOGURT, BUT HAVEN'T STARTED HER ON ANYTHING ELSE BECAUSE I WASN'T SURE ON WHAT DOSAGE TO GIVE HER. I'VE BEEN BATHING HER IN A MILD SHAMPOO, AND SPRAYING A 50/50 MIXTURE OF WHITE VINEGAR AND WATER ON HER, BUT IT DOESN'T SEEM TO HELP. I HAVEN'T TRIED THE ACV YET BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH TO GIVE HER BY MOUTH, OR SPRAY IT ON HER. NO ONE REALLY SAYS IN THEIR COMMENTS. SHE EATS THE DOG FOOD "FIT AND TRIM". I GIVE HER BENEDRYL FOR ALLERGIES AND IT KEEPS HER FROM ITCHING AND LICKING. BUT WHEN IT WEARS OFF SHE'S BACK TO SCRATCHING AND LICKING. PLEASE HELP. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO ANYMORE. SHE'S BEEN TO THE VET AND THE BILLS KEEP PILING UP, BUT NO CURE. THANK YOU."

02/13/2009: Ashley from Dallas, Texas replies: "Tina, It is possible that the cause of your little pooch's problem is linked to her diet? Dogs can't process plants the way that humans can so instead of using it as protein, it turns into sugar creating a perfect atmophere in their intestines for yeast to grow. Once the yeast get overgrown, it will come to the surface (skin). I have heard that antibiotics and even preventative meds like heart worm prevention, etc. can feed the yeast, making the infection worse. Because dogs are carniverous, you might switching to an all meat, or at least a carb free diet. This would exclude anything that turns into sugars including, vegitables, fruits and grains."

[YEA]  03/20/2008: Maribel from Harlingen, Texas writes: "I want to thank Ted, Claudia, Judy, Susan and Anna for your advise. I started our five year old English Bulldog, Brutus, on ACV and plain yogurt once a day. I'm also using white vinegar and distilled water to clean the affected areas on his skin. I am so happy and proud to say that the results are amaizing. In less than a week the yeast is almost all gone. I checked him last night and the redness is all gone. He's not itching and the faul smell is gone too. The only reason I know he has a yeast problem is because the dermatologist scraped his neck, legs, paws and armpits and he was full of yeast. Brutus has been taking antibiotics, but the yeast comes back as soon as he finishes the meds. That's aside from taking his allergy shots once a week. Brutus has had skin allergies since he was a few months old. I just cannot believe it worked so fast. I will continue the ACV and yogurt and will keep you posted. Thanks a million!!!"

03/23/2008: Michele from York, Pennsylvania replies: "How much ACV and vinegar is given a day and how is it given? In time will the skin that has turned black ever return to its normal color? When you say yogurt is this the yogurt bought in the grocery store? I have to westies but only one has the yeast infection. Thanking you in advance for any help you can provide."

07/19/2008: Steph from Peterborough, England replies: "THIS SOUNDS GREAT,AM GOING TO TRY IT STRAIGHT AWAY BUT AM SLIGHTLY UNSURE OF WHETHER TO MIX THIS WITH FOOD OR TO RUB ON INFECTED AREA? THIS DIAGNOSIS SOUNDS VERY MUCH LIKE MANGE SYMPTOMS AND YEAST ALLERGY. I HAVE A THREE YEAR OLD BORDER COLLIE AND AM HAVING NO LUCK WITH VETS, ANY HELP AND ADVISE WOULD BE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. SHE HAS HAIR LOSS, RED ITCHY SKIN AND SMELLS TERRIBLE.
THANKS AGAIN."

09/30/2008: Josie from Colorado Springs, Co replies: "I have not tried a remedy - but was curious of the ratio of the vinegar,yogurt, and distilled water. I have an english bulldog - in which the vet has told me that he has a yeast infection under his chin, legs, and paws. I would like some help to get rid of it and to ease his pain. What can I do - Please help! Josie"

[YEA]  10/06/2008: Clinton from Fairhaven, Ma replies: "I just recently tried a 50/50 mixture of Apple Cider Vinegar and water to help with my 9 month old Weimaraner, Brody, to help what I beleive is a yeast infection. He has all the common symptoms, rash, very oily coat, and a horrible smell. I sprayed him down and brushed the mixture into his fur. The smell has gone away instantly, and oddly he doesnt smell like vinegar. I also gave him 1/2 a cup of plain yogurt, and he ate it right up. I hope this helps, if not we will be seeing the vet."

11/29/2008: Tina from Ringgold, Georgia, USA replies: "I WAS GLAD I FOUND THIS WEBSITE. I AM GOING OUT OF MY MIND TRYING TO HELP MY LITTLE WIRED HAIRED DACHSUND, PUMPKIN, WITH A HORRIBLE YEAST INFECTION ON HER LEGS, PAWS AND ARMPITS. I DID START HER ON THE PLAIN LOWFAT YOGURT, BUT HAVEN'T STARTED HER ON ANYTHING ELSE BECAUSE I WASN'T SURE ON WHAT DOSAGE TO GIVE HER. I'VE BEEN BATHING HER IN A MILD SHAMPOO, AND SPRAYING A 50/50 MIXTURE OF WHITE VINEGAR AND WATER ON HER, BUT IT DOESN'T SEEM TO HELP. I HAVEN'T TRIED THE ACV YET BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH TO GIVE HER BY MOUTH, OR SPRAY IT ON HER. NO ONE REALLY SAYS IN THEIR COMMENTS. SHE EATS THE DOG FOOD "FIT AND TRIM". I GIVE HER BENEDRYL FOR ALLERGIES AND IT KEEPS HER FROM ITCHING AND LICKING. BUT WHEN IT WEARS OFF SHE'S BACK TO SCRATCHING AND LICKING. PLEASE HELP. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO ANYMORE. SHE'S BEEN TO THE VET AND THE BILLS KEEP PILING UP, BUT NO CURE. THANK YOU."

08/24/2009: David from Las Vegas, Nv replies: "Posting my email PLEASE send my names of food without grains etc. I now have 4 pugs. One is fine but licks is front paws, female has chronic vajayjay yeast (yogurt after spending 6000.00 has kept it at bay), and two new male pugs 9 and 5 I took over from a cpl moving to the upper mid west. These last two have yeast slightly on their skin but both have had it in the ears so badly it's cobblestoned. One doesn't have have an active probelm now but one came to me with drops and pills. Cleaned his ears and almost got sick. I've had dogs for 35yrs and never seen anything like it when I cleaned his ears. SD makes him sick I was told currently eating the green bag with the paw prints on it.

The Yogurt about two table spoons per feeding seems to have helped loosen up their stools but the ear issue I need to find different food for them as the green bag has wheat in it.

Bought some hypo allergenic shampoo so hope that helps some. Please email me directly with solutions, types of food, supplements, and how much per pound to give. Thank you!"

09/24/2009: C. Johnson from Willow Grove, Pa replies: "Grocery store foods, especially lower end, will exacerbate yeast problems. they are far too high in grains/carbs. you want to choose dog foods that have meat in at least the top 2-3 ingredients. i have a 13 pound frenchie and she gets two tbps PLAIN lowfat yogurt on her food. ACV we are gradually mixing that in. we shampoo with the Miconazole Nitrate and Chlorhexidine Gluconate (antifungal shampoo) twice a week the first week, cutting back to once a week after that. dont want to dry out the skin any more than necessary, causes even more itching. google those ingredients and it will take you to the shampoo. adding fish oil capsules can really help, omega 3 & 6 fatty acids are very important. my best advice, go with a grain free food, or the least possible grains you can afford. ask at your local pet supply for options or again, try google. no more table scraps other than meat/veggies. no carbs/starch/sugar. that feeds the yeast. as for cleaning ears, id google antifungal ear dog. the same brand as the above shampoo makes an ear cleaner with the same name, works very well. do this every 3 days if you can. dont give up hope, it sometimes gets worse before it gets better. this can all take up to 30 days for you to notice changes. the body must detox."

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

6 YEA
3 NAY
1 QUESTION

[QUESTION]  10/01/2009: 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"

[YEA]  06/16/2009: Wendy from Great Cacapon, WV writes: "thank you all for this site. the acv is healling my black lab. i clean them just once a day now and he no longer licks the area. now anyway to get rid of the smell. he still gets baths evey 2 weeks but it seems not to leave. ty wendy"

04/16/2009: Saundra from Townsend, Ga. writes: "I adopted 2 dogs over a year ago. One ot the dogs has a yeast infection and I have spent many dollars at the vet on him. On your web site ya'll keep mentioning ACV. Could you tell me what ACV is. I have learned a lot from you site and I am going to try some of the remedies you have said might work or would work. This precious baby is in total missery all the time.Please let me know what to do. I also have 4 other dogs all rescued or given to me so I can not afford a real expensive dog food but if you can give me the best to use let me know. I have been feeding them Beniful and pedigree. "

EC: ACV = Apple Cider Vinegar. Try Googling any abbreviation and you will usually find the answer right at the top of the search results.

04/27/2009: Linda from York County, Maine replies: "Saundra, my yellow Lab mix had terrible skin for most of her 12 years, up until 6 or so months ago. I switched her to a grain-free food and before she finished the first bag, her skin was much better. I buy chicken and cook it to add to my dogs' supper, tossing in an egg on occasion or mixing in some yogurt or beef along with some chicken broth. The grain-free dry food is costly, but maybe if you can substitute a portion of what your dogs are eating now it would help. Perhaps there's a source of the dry food that's less expensive; I pay close to $25 for a 13 lb. bag. Good luck and thank you for taking care of those in need."

12/26/2008: Ruth from Vancouver, BC Canada writes: "I have an 8 month old yorkie male..he has now had 2 ear infections, confirmed by microscope that they were yeast/bacteria mix. The vet casually mentioned he may be allergic to his protein source (chicken), but said we'd investigate if he had more infections. I changed him off his chicken based merrick food, and switched to Orijen (fish based, no grains, no corn). I've also taken chicken & beef out of his diet, removed all treats and am hoping this and ear care will work.

My question.....he is 8 lbs, how much apple cider can I give him, any ideas on how to hide it? He does eat probiotic yogurt daily, but again how much should he have.....by the way the vet stated these treatments had no proven basis, at that point I lost faith in her, as I know yogurt has had backing from the human medical field and vinegar has multiple medical uses."

[YEA]  10/22/2008: Leslie from Clearwater, FL writes: "Apple cider Vinegar is great to use on your dog for yeast. I mix some with water in a spray bottle and spray and brush her. She doesn't mind smelling like a salad. When I first got her, she use to chew on her paws till they were raw. I thought it was a nervous habit, but a vet recommended giving her a bath in Selsun Blue shampoo. But.. you have to get them to stay in it for like 5 min. It worked.. she has never chewed her paws again. Thank you everyone for this wonderful web site."

10/09/2008: Teresa from Olympia, Wa writes: "I have a 13 yr old golden retriever/lab mix who developed a yeast infection while with my ex-husband. He got tired of the vet bills and dumped him at my parent's home. I have incurred $$$$ in vet bills battling this. He has another infection to include his ear this time. I am trying him on the tablet form of Acidoph. I am concerned about his ear, however. I have been cleaning it regularly but the vet will not prescribe anything for it unless I bring him in again. What can I do to make him more comfortable and clear up his ear?"

[NAY]  09/15/2008: Cherrie from Victoria, Canada writes: "Our 3 year old yellow lab has been dealing with allergies for a year now. With antibiodics and steroids with decided we needed to have some other solution. I read this site and have tryed the vinegar and water and washed her tummy because it is black. It seemed to make her drier but the colour is still black and she is scratching everywhere like crazy. Not sure whether to give her the yogurt and ACV mixture or not. Any suggestions? The vet said she has a yeast infection."

EC: She may be having an allergic response to one of the ingredients in her dog food, so topical applications won't help much.

09/19/2008: Cathy from Deltona, FL replies: "Try changing your food. Most allergies are caused by their food, which usually contains beef, corn or wheat. My dog also suffers from allergies and I just changed the food to _____. I also add a tablespoon of ACV to his water daily."

09/21/2008: Linda from West Newfield, ME replies: "Cherrie - my part-Yellow Lab has had skin/ear probs since she was a pup; it's been a constant struggle, mostly for her. I've spent my child's inheritance on vet bills! Vet just kept prescribing the industry shampoo, steroids, etc. Allergy test proved she's allergic to dust mites, storage mites, mold, straw..you get the idea: nothing I can really DO anything about. She eats Nutro, which is supposed to be all natural..she hasn't had canned food since the tainted pet food episode.. I've given her colloidal silver appropriately diluted (with a syringe)and that seemed to help a little..the black skin, according to my vet, is "saliva stain". Mine has it, too and I don't think it's anything to worry about, even tho' it's a bit unsightly."

[YEA]  09/05/2008: Michele from Roseville , CA writes: "I have a Pitbull 18 mos and he has been very itchy since i got him. He always was licking his feet, and always getting yeast infections in his ear. Someone at the dog park suggested the vinegar thing and I came home and tried it that day and he has not licked his feet in probably a week now! I couldn't be happier with the results :)"

[NAY]  08/29/2008: Emily from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Islan writes: "Quincy is a 7 year old lab/rotty/husky mix. My vet has told us that he has a yeast infection in his ears. I've read and tried the ACV stuff, but it only appears to be getting worse. I've also noticed that he has delveloped raw bumps on his front paws, I tried aloe vera on those, and it seems to be helping. He's also been really down and sad lately, due to some extreme renovations going on at my house, he's completely out of his norm. But his ears aren't getting any better. If anything, they're getting worse. I've noticed that by spraying a 50/50 mix of ACV and water on his skin, he hasn't been scratching near as much, but I need help with his ears. I've had him at the vet many times, and he's been on many different meds, and none of them helped. He's allergic to the only med that seemed to have helped at all. Please, help. I don't think I could bear to put him to sleep."

08/30/2008: Kate from Los Feliz, CA, USA replies: "No, please don't put your dog to sleep because of this issue! I am certain you can solve it. Sounds like you might need a better vet if they haven't helped you with this issue after all this time.

What brand of dog food are you feeding your dog? This may be part of your problem. You may want to switch to a brand without preservatives. Check Petco if you have one in your area as they carry a number of better quality holistic brands.

I rescued a mutt last year who had been dumped on a trail and he too had a very bad ear infection, besides being underweight and crazy with anxiety. When I found him he smelled absolutely terrible, even after I bathed him. I figured out whoever had him before me feed him nasty cheap dog food. Within a week of feeding him the good stuff with ground beef and turkey added to it (I use blackwood but it's hard to find), his smell went away. I still had to treat his ear infection at the vet with topical antibiotics to solve the issue. Make sure your vet tests the dog for various bacterial strains from an ear culture. My dog had 2 different types of bacteria in one of his ears (nasty black crud that smelled terrible) and had to have custom prepared drops to treat the strains.

For his anxiety, make sure you give him enough exercise every day. If he's tired out enough, he won't get anxious."

08/31/2008: Diann from Parkersburg, USA replies: "I agree, DO NOT put your dog to sleep because of this!

Your dog may be allergic to the stuff going on with your RENOVATION. The particles and dust may make his allergy worse.

Try giving your dog Activia-maybe 2 big spoonfulls of the PLAIN-NOT SWEETEND Activia in his food or in his bowl, whatever once or twice a day-depending on his size, as I do not know what size he is.

Make a mixture for his food of:
5 ounces of Olive Oil
1 ounce Flaxseed oil
1 ounce of Cod Liver oil
1 ounce of Wheat Germ Oil-I found it at tractor Supply
Mix it all together and put in a glass bottle. You can also put in a sprig of Rosemary and a teaspoon of garlic powder (My dogs do not like those two ingredients, so I quit adding them)-I used an old Olive Oil bottle and used a thing to get it in the bottle (can't think of what it's called but they use it for oil changes to put oil in....)
For every meal, drizzle some on his food. You will help increase his Omega 3 oils and help to get him the nutrients he needs.

Also you may want to give him a half a childrens multivitamin to help him like every other day or so.
Also I have seen this stuff called Yeast and Fungal Detox by Natures Sunshine Recommended. Supposedly it works well.

I would think with the ACV, the Activia, the oil supplement, the multivitamin, and the Yeast and Fungal Detox, you should be good to go.

Also you need to find a Holistic Vet.

HTH!"

09/01/2008: Gina from Iuka, MS replies: "For yeast infection in the ears if the vinegar did not work you might try over the counter yeast cream that women use for yeast infections. I used this for my yorkie and it worked. Just rub the cream in the applicator inside the ears for seven days."

09/01/2008: Angela from Tonasket, WA. replies: "When a child has an ear infection you try one of three things I know that all work. Mullin or garlic oil. (If you have mullin around it's easy to use but most people don't. Garlic on the other hand, I always have. Just use the prediced in a jar type, and add some oil. then drain it off after stiring and presto!) Other than those, I always use the regular 3% hydrogen peroxide, and let it bubble in there, holding the dog on it's side for as long as 10 minutes, or until it stopps bubbling.( It needs to be full so you can see it preferably) Then repeat on the opposite side. It always works for my kids."

09/01/2008: S replies: "Hi Emily, I hate to advertise for brands but, You may want to try using "Halo" brand Herbal Ear Wash. This stuff has worked wonders for my Dog and Cat for all ear issues (including bad infections that usually needed antibiotics). It is sure worth a try. Good Luck!"

10/02/2009: Dan from Grand Haven, Mi replies: "PLEASE...DO NOT USE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE. it kills not only bacteria but tissue. it can damage the dogs hearing. there are some good ear wash and drops on the market."

10/03/2009: Cathy from Johnstown, New York replies: "my vet recommended a mixture of 1/3 vinegar, 1/3 water and 1/3 rubbing alcohol. I cleaned my dogs ears everyday with this solution using Q tips. she has been much better and only gets it in one ear occasionally. I have a 7 yr old english springer spaniel. I am having trouble with her scratching. going to try switching her food and ACV spray."

[NAY]  08/03/2008: Nadia from Brooklyn, NY writes: "Apple cider vinegar should not be used if a yeast allergy is present! This is obvious in retrospect because yeast is used to ferment the apple cider.

I introduced this to my dog by adding 1/2 mL of organic apple cider vinegar to his food on the first day and 1 mL on the second day, and rather than relieving his mild allergy symptoms it induced a full allergy attack (head to toe hot, pink, itchy skin, severely itchy paws, ears, and muzzle)."

[YEA]  07/24/2008: Kathryn from Scottsdale, Arizona writes: "After reading about ACV on this website, I tried it on my pug Lotus, who was treated for 2 years by my vet before I read this. Her feet were the worst, so I let them soak in half and half ACV solution and dandruff shampoo while i wash the rest of her. In one bath I noticed her coat was much shiner, and after a few baths her hair started growing back in some bald spots and her feet were much much better.

Warning: yeast is stubborn and does come back (the minute you stop looking for it) and it seems hot humid weather makes it worse. It remains a problem in her ears, but I emailed my vet and told him the ACV worked better than any of the shampoos and creams he had been prescribing."

05/23/2009: Mela from Chestertown, Md replies: "I have a German Shepard with a ear/yeast infection problem. I keep seeing ACV listed as a part of the cure. What is ACV? He's currently on cephalexion because of what the doctor calls a secondary infection. I'm assuming after reading this that is a yeast infection on his skin, black under his legs. So what exactly is the ratio of vinegar and water? I've seen 50/50 listed on this site. Do I spray him all over and wipe his ears with it? He's 100 lbs. How much _____ [Yogurt] would a dog this size need daily? Thanks for your time. Hope you have some answers for me"

EC: ACV = Apple Cider Vinegar

[YEA]  Anna from Ottowa, Canada writes: "Our 13-month old female Black Lab-Rotty mix dog Maya has been suffering from recurrent eye and ear infections for the last 7 months. When we first took her to the vet 7 months ago, the diagnosis was ear mites. We treated her with Revolution - twice. The infection seemed to get better at first, but then returned quickly. I then treated her ears with Yellow Dock for a few months, it seemed to keep the infection under control, but had not cleared it. Last month, Maya got a very severe ear infection and we took her to emergency - the test showed NO MITES - YEAST infection! It meant that I have been treating her all this time for the wrong cause - thanks to the vet who did not perform any tests the first time around and simply "guessed" that Maya had ear mites.

To cut the long story short, the emergency vet gave us some antibiotic cream, which helped at bit at first, but then we saw no improvement, especially around the eyes, so I found this website and decided to treat Maya with an organic ACV (half and half with water). I sponged her back (she had a few lesions there as well) and her ears twice a day, I let her shake and then wiped her ears dry. I sponged her eyes gently as well. Her eyes were circled by an elephant-like skin with no hair, and it seemed that like would never go away! Within 2 days we noticed a great improvement. I continued the treatment for a few days twice a day, and her conditioned improved 99%. I've read that it takes 3-6 weeks for it to clear up completely and that it is suffice to do it three times a week.

I measured her pH balance and noticed that it was too alkaline (around 8). This helps yeast to grow, so we started adding a bit of vinegar to her food to stabilie her ph balance. We've also implemented other dietary restrictions that are typical with yest

Overall, we've definitely found success with ACV, and I hope that other dog owners would be able to learn from us to help their furry kids."

06/24/2008: Sheila from Dallas, Texas replies: "I have a 70# dog with yeast issues on her feet and arm pits. How much ACV do you add to the food and can this help or hinder UTI. I was adding this to her water, but she didn't like the smell and wasn't drinking much water. Is there any other help for oozing, inflamed & itchy paws?"

07/11/2008: Jimmy Yeo from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia replies: "I brought my dog, Syberian Husky, for his second vaccination earlier this week and made a full check up. He's only about 2 1/2 months old. He was shacking his head and scratching his ears this few days so i ask the vet to check if there's any infection in the ears. The answer from the vet was, suspected to have yeast infection. Reddish color around his neck area but according to the vet, it's still hard to say if it's 100% yeast infection. He gave him injection and also anitbiotic for this problem. The vet told me that if he confirm to get this infection, it will be for his whole life. I was shocked to hear the result so i search the web to find for help and solution and found YOU. So i read about the vinegar solution and i tried it on for the first time today. Hopefully with the knowledge i read from this site, i would be able to cure my pet, Thunder. Can you tell me if this actually works? Thank you."

[YEA]  08/06/2008: Ellen from Charles Town, West Virginia replies: "I am so happy to see this site. It gives me hope that my poor English Setter, Lady has some chance to finally get well. She has been miserable for so long that I have been considering putting her down. I hate to lose her but she is so miserable with itching and she is constantly raw and bleeding all over. This has been going on for almost 6 years with her getting worse and worse. I don't know if this will work but at least there is some hope. How much should I feed and do you also use it topically? I love my pet so much that it hurts to see her suffer."

02/13/2009: Lesley from Sydney, Australia replies: "after our poor dog Hamish has suffered for 5yrs on cortisone tablets and gaining huge amounts of weight, (even though we were feeding him the correct amounts for his size) we decided to stop the tablets, he has just gone from bad to worse now I have found this site Im gong to try everything to help my pet, we just cant afford the vets bills and need to find something we can use for the rest of his life other than anti-biotics, it makes me feel like crying every time I see him scratch his ears raw and bleeding once again weve bathed him in every wash the vet has suggested, including Malase, with no results whatsoever, so wish me luck thanks everyone for putting your remedies here for anything is worth trying once"

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND BAKING SODA

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[QUESTION]  09/14/2009: 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."

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND YOGURT

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07/24/2009: Ralph from Lake Bluff, IL writes: "I'm just starting treatment our Llhsa 3 days ago (25 lbs., 12 years old) with ACV rinse, 50% water/50% AVC,shampooed every 2nd day with Antifungal shampoo and rinsed his body completely with AVC once every day. I'm feeding him 2 spoons of organic yogurt with 1 cup dry holistic dog food, duck with rice and 1 Capsule Acidophilus mixed in. 2 spoons of vinegar in a bowl of water. No problems with him eating and drinking any of these items.

Im concerned that I maybe I'm rinsing him to OFTEN with the ACV. Are most of you rinseing ONLY after shampooing? or every day? My dog is covered with black skin, sores, smells terrible and wakes alot during the night. I've noticed he has slept better already and doesnt smell so bad already. PLEASE HELP!! Thanks in advance. RMB"

[YEA]  07/03/2009: Claire from Port Charlotte, FL writes: "i have a nine month old german shephard and have spend thousands on him in vet bills due to asumed food allergies, meds you name it hes been on them. well i took matters into my own hands due to nothing else working and running out of money and patience.he had parvo when we got him and has been on all kinds of medications therafter and i read up on line and it clicked the meds were making him worse the itching, scratching,chewing i thought yeast infection makes perfect sense.i give him 1 table spoon of organic yoghurt, watch the sugar content, with a probiotic mixed in. use apple cidar vinegar in his water 1 to 2 tablespoons and spray the affected areas with 50/50 white vinegar and distilled water. its a slow process ita been 7 days he is not itching and his fur is deffinatly growing back wow all from me reading on this site and best of all no vet bills !!!!"

11/14/2009: Dawn from Punta Gorda, Florida replies: "My German Shepherd is 7yrs old and has been itching, scratching, knawing at himself, took him to the vet about 2months ago said he had a yeast infection between his toes, and under armpits, but the meds never worked, and it seems now he is black all over his belly...did your stuff work???"

[YEA]  05/17/2009: Gena from Nicholasville, Kentucky writes: "I found this website about 3 days after adopting a english bulldog, I could not believe the state that her skin was in when I got her, she was not well taken care of and she stunk and had yeast infection all over her skin, face and belly. I was trying to find a natural way to help her be the beautiful bulldog that she is when I came across this website. I bought the ACV (1 tbs) and organic vanilla yogurt (2 tbs), and mixed it with a lamb and rice dog food, in less than a week her skin has went from an inflamed, painful red to a light pink. The hair on her face and chin is growing back and her skin is not swollen and painful. She also had a few hotspots on her back that I started using ACV and distilled water ( half and half) on. The sores are almost completely healed and she is not scratching as much. Everyone at my work has commented on the change in her appearance and how dramatic it has been so quick. I am so thankful that I found this site first before spending a lot of money at the vet.

Thanks to all for the feedback and suggestions that you post."

[NAY]  04/29/2009: Joy from Hohenwald, Tennessee writes: "I have a Shih Tzu 9 1/2 yrs old. She has suffered with yeast infections for probably 6 years. At first I did not know what it was, the vets (I've taken her to several over the years) said she had allergies. They treated her with steroids, antibotics, and topical sprays and eye drops, she would get a little better for a little while but the symptoms would always return worse than before and many $$$$ later. She is blind and has a discharge in her eyes. Like so many of the questions and comments on your web site my dog is suffering and I am very anxious to try the ACV, I have been putting about a tbs plain non fat yogurt in her food for about 6 weeks, and this hasn't seem to help am I using the right yogurt and the right amount? Also do I put the ACV on her food or in her water and how much? And could you recommend a brand name of dog food that would be good for her, I've been feeding her Iam's adult formula dog food. Your website has already been so helpful and I can't wait to try these remedies."

EC: You might find some ideas for food here: http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/food.html

09/30/2009: Shari from Wagoner, Ok replies: "Joy, non-fat yogurt has lots of modified food starch in it, which is like sugar, pretty much. I use ____ Plain Yogurt. Anytime it says low fat or non-fat, it is loaded with starch to replace the fat which is not so good for yeast infections. I also have a 6 month old Shih Tzu that has a yeast infection and have just started him on a heaping tablespoon of yogurt with half an acidophillus capsule mixed with a little holistic dog food and feed it to him morning and evening. The first time I fed him this mixture, he stopped scratching and chewing within a couple of hours and he continues to improve. I've also ordered an anti-fungal anti-bacterial shampoo online, but haven't received it yet. I hope this will help him. Good luck!"

10/01/2009: Yoon from Coram, Ny, Usa replies: "Shari, thank you for that tidbit about nonfat yogurt. I've been giving two of my dogs nonfat yogurt and they both get yeast infection. Do you neutralize ACV with baking soda?"

04/26/2009: Daisie from Buckinghamshire, UK writes: "I have just sat at my Pc in complete desparation wondering how on earth I was going to help my little dog. Nothing seems to work and I am at my wits end. She has the most appalling yeast infection and she is so miserable and itchy, her skin is red with terrible black patches and her fur is falling out. She chews her back legs to bits and smells awful. I am going straight to the shops tomorrow for ACV and A____and I am going to try them as soon as I can. Fingers crossed, thank you so much and I will let you know how I get on!"

[YEA]  03/19/2009: Mary from Rochester, New York writes: "I have a six year old American Pitbull named Bleu. He weighs 100lbs(yes, heavy I know for a pit) he has been suffering from what I recently discovered through this site was yeast infections on his skin. This was confirmed by yet another $150.00 trip to the vet. I have started him on the yogurt and ACV. I mix the yogurt with 1/2lb of cooked 70/30 burger, 1 cup of plain yogurt, 2 raw eggs, 1 Tbls of ACV and a dash of garlic powder and he loves it. I also switched his regular food to an all natural one with the main ingrediant being salmon. So far so good. I spray him once a day with 50/50 water and distilled white vineger. I never thought I could get that smell to go away, but it's gone. No more cheese whiz, dirty sneakers, make my eyes water smell. I would like to thank everyone on this site for their advice. I didn't want to put him down, he is my best friend. My son's got him for me before they left on thier first tours of Iraq and has been my constant companion ever since. Thanks for help saving my Baby Bleu.

Mary"

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