http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss Natural Remedies to Treat Yeast Infections in Dogs. Mon, 13 Feb 12 08:03:23 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=MR_72648 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss1 Mon, 30 Jan 12 11:24:59 -0600 Doc from Olathe, Kansas Usa writes: "My dog (a nearly 4 year old black lab) had come down with yeast, overgrowth. He was so miserable and looked so bad some friends asked me if we were going to have to put him down. For the past 2 years he just kept getting worse. The vet we were using just kept giving him steroids, yeast meds, antibiotics and blaming it also on allergies and recommended I take him to an allergist vet. At $1500 to start with, I don't think so. So, I took matters into my own hands and got him tested for allergies using a non traditional way using frequency vial tests. Wow! That was the start to my dogs recovery. I had then started him on a grain free diet from costco. It had tomato in it and I had to get him desensitized to the tomato but now that is fixed. I also started him on products from ortho molecular. The products were Ortho biotic ( a probiotic) candicid forte, Intestinol, and Adrenall. I have given him these for 5 months or so now and his coat is nearly back to normal. My grown kids who had not seen my dog for 6 months easy could not believe the change! They wondered what I had done. I also agree with the other writers about Malaseb shampoo. It really is the best. I went from bathing my dog 2x per week ( at 110lbs that is no easy task) to 2x per month! I still have to give him benadryl to help with the itchys but he is so much happier and not tearing himself apart literally, ( I had blood all over my carpet on the main floor and basement from his open sores) There is no sign of the missing hair patches any longer, all his coat is back to normal. He looks like his handsome self again. I write this to help those of you struggling with the yeast issues to not give up and take matters into your own hands. Most vets just want to give meds and not look at anything else. One vet even told me what I was doing had no scientific validity. So I asked him if he wanted to see the pics of my dog at his worst because he was getting to see him 5 months after my treatment plan. He did not care to and we left abruptly as you can imagine. I hope this helps someone out there. P.S. I forgot to tell you that I also gave my lab 1/2 cup of plain yogurt 2x per day as well. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=RN_72549 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss2 Sat, 28 Jan 12 15:40:21 -0600 Bear/akita from Suisun City, Ca, Usa writes: "I am so glad I found this site today and I think my 3 year old Akita will also be glad. brief history; very itchy skin, hair loss , bad smell from skin, and scabs along spine near tail His diet then was kirkland lamb and rice and on frontline plus with weekly bathing using every shampoo for itchy skin -- I even changed to sweet potato diet no grain --- some improvements at time and sometimes nothing 8 months ago symptoms got bad he was now scraping his face on the fence and using his front paws to scratch his face I took him to the vet he was so unhappy. The vet advised me that he did have yeast infection on his skin caused by flea bites and the saliva from chewing caused the yeast. 250.00 later and bag of goodies to treat the symptoms I thought I had the problemed solved. He was rx -chephalexin 500mg 2 caps every 12 hours for the yeast infection then Temaril-p on a taper dosage . Also another flea prevention - 1 tablet daily for 5 days - he was already on frontline plus. ( I never did see any fleas on him but then he does have thick coat despite all the hair loss) plus I added 1000mg flaxseed oil tablet daily -- no diet change since was not diet related I was told. 1 week into treatment things were looking good not so much itching and no yeast growing and yeast symptoms going away. 3 months later symptoms starting to return but we were also no longer on any medication. So I called vet and advised to start him on benydryl 100mg daily put collar on him and use frontline every 3 weeks not 4 weeks. 1 month later itching still and yeast starting back I can smell it. Called the vet and advised back on antibiotics. I did and it spiraled out of control within 1 week of going back on the antibiotics. Now underbelly area is moist feeling- warm to touch and smelly and black in color -no hair and he is so itchy. I stopped everything this is not working. After lots of research I now know what I am dealing with he has Candida yeast infection. How he got it not sure but going to start treatment slowly to see if I get rid of the yeast. I am going to change the diet to no grain more fish related - I will also keep him on the flaxseed oil - I am going to add the yogurt to diet and try the Apple Cider Vinegar spray. I will keep everyone posted on results and what worked and did not work for Bear. The next step if no improvement is to take him in for thyroid level but he has so much energy - we walk 3 miles a day and he still wants to go more but will think about it. Just a cost factor at the moment. If anyone has further suggestions please let me know. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=DC_70198 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss3 Fri, 30 Dec 11 10:52:58 -0600 [YEA] Jennifer from Arlington, Tx, United States writes: "I don't know where to put this, but I wanted to share my experience. I spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars at the vet for yeast infections in my dog's ears. He said allergies probably were the cause, but allergy testing was a lot of money. So I did some research and decided to simply eliminate the most common food allergens - wheat, corn and soy - presto! No more ear infections. At least, not nearly as often and not as bad - there is no way to prevent all airborne allergens from getting in, but no more sudden, awful ones. In a pinch, I buy Purina One Beyond. It has soy but no wheat or corn, and can be obtained from the grocery store. When I can get what I prefer, I use Canidae from the feed store. It is the cheapest of the 'premium' foods, and contains no wheat, corn or soy. When I notice that an infection might be trying to start - when she scratches and I see gunk in her ear, I use a product called Zymox. It is so much better than the two step cleaner antifungal/antibiotic from the vet. It is a gel that is easier on the ears - no alcohol to sting - and nicely travels down like you need it to. I normally only have to use that one-three days max. It also works for a full-on infection, but takes 1-2 weeks like the stuff from the vet. I buy a large bottle that lasts me a very long time and we never have to see the vet anymore. Of course, if there is a possibility there is something in the ear canal, a vet trip is required. Otherwise any substance put in there will be very damaging, possibly fatal. Anyway, I really encourage everyone with any type of problem possibly caused by allergies to change foods. It may not be as simple as avoiding wheat, corn, and soy, but it might be! And if not, you can do your testing further and see what you find for yourself. Also, if she is really itchy - chewing on her paws and such, I give benadryl. be sure and look up the correct amount for the weight of your dog if you try that. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=GF_69765 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss4 Fri, 23 Dec 11 16:05:34 -0600 Linda from Thunder Bay, Ontario writes: "Like all the rest of you, I have been at my wit's end dealing with my 11 year old pekingese's issues with yeasty skin issues. I have been bathing her in Nizoral for a good year now, weekly, and it keeps it just under check, but not great. I went to my vet last week, and she put her on Ketoconazole. I have since pulled her off of it. She was totally off her food, and I was worried she was failing, altho, after a few days, there is definitely an improvement in her skin. I came home from the gym one day, and the other 3 pekes were at the door to greet me - she was still laying in bed, not aware I was there. I thought she was dead! I am very seriously considering feeding her a totally raw diet. I changed her food from Eagle Holistic Fish, to Now. She is not fussy about Now. This morning I fed her ground chicken with green beans. She ate the most she has eaten since her bout with not eating and not feeling well taking the meds. My 12 1/2 yr old Belgian Tervuren eats totally raw, and has been for the last 3 years due to itchiness, altho, he is still itchy, is on thyroid medication, but otherwise very happy. He takes Vanectyl-P every second day. So, I am in a quandry like the rest of you, and appreciate all the information posted here. Thank you!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=RN_68138 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss5 Thu, 01 Dec 11 09:49:24 -0600 Puppy Mom from Ridgewood, New Jersey, Usa writes: "I rescued a dog right off of the road who had been badly abused and was pregnant. I took her to the 24 hour emergency hospital and checked her in for three days old workups. She was fine. I brought her home and 10 days later I delivered 11 puppies. I tied and cut their cords- two were not breathing and it took me over 20 minutes to get them breathing. ALL are fine now- except we had an awful summer and even with air conditioning and a floor fan three of the six puppies still unadopted have developed yeast. Thankfully only one in her ears - the others between their toes. I use cornstarch baby powder twice a day between their toes and then I spray on Bitter Apple so they won't lick. Please be careful of Tea Tree Oil as it can be toxic to dogs if they lick too much of it. I am still fighting the yeast but it is coming on winter and I am hoping that the cold weather will also help as long as I put their boots on them before they go outside. I have them ALL on wheat free diets. They are on chicken and fish based foods. Their treats are home made and gluten free (with either bananas, pumpkin, blueberries, or peanuts - all organic) or carrots, or blueberries, or organic baby food chicken or sweet potatoes. What type of probiotics can one use with dogs? Thank you, Susan " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=MR_67521 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss6 Tue, 22 Nov 11 23:22:05 -0600 [YEA] Aryk from Plainfield, Il Usa writes: "I have a 13yr old Westie and he's had chronic ear infections/icthiness since he was about 4. I'm not out of the woods yet, but I wanted to suggest a few things to the other dog owners out there with problem poochies. Oskar has had itchy, red, smelly ears, sores that crust and flake off his skin, oily, smelly skin and hotspots. We've been through it all! It really breaks my heart to keep seeing these issues flare up. We've been to the vet throughout his life for these issues and he's been treated with antibotics and steriods which never helped. So this is what I've been doing: I feed a raw-food or grain-free dry food. Try and stay away from beef, because this is considered a "hot food" and can irritate the allergy. (Oskar likes duck, lamb and I know fish is a good choice as well. ) Also, a tbsp of Greek yogurt with live cultures and a tbsp of apple cider vinger with food once a day. This took two weeks to really notice much of a difference, but his ears started to open and I was able to clean them and then begin treatment for his ears. It was recommended to me to use Zymox products, you can get them on Amazon.Com, I have yet to find them in a pet store. I use the shampoo and rinse, two times a week. Leave the shampoo on for 10mins and then you can leave the rinse (conditioner) on to dry if you want, or just do spot-treatment with it on your pet's worse itchy places. I've also used their ear products, I got the ones with the hydrocortisone in it because Oskar is constantly scratching his ears, and this has helped as well. Recently I picked up their Topical Cream with hydrocortisone and have been using that in between baths, once a day and it's been really amazing. His hotspots on his back legs have healed up tremendously and he hasn't been chewing nearly as much. I really recommend this. But as a disclaimer, if you have a white dog it will turn the fur yellow to the areas you're applying it. The yellow does grow out and wash out though. I usually throw an old T-shirt on Oskar after applying so that way the oil from the cream doesn't get on anything and he can't lick it off. Anyway, I hope this helps some. I'm still on the road to completely getting rid of his yeasty self, but this has really been helping! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=ACIDOPHILUS_67101 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss7 Wed, 16 Nov 11 22:30:55 -0600 Julie from Mt. Washington, Kentucky writes: "What kind of acidophilus can I give my dog and how much? He weighs 69 lbs. and we have him on Holistic Select Duck Formula. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=MR_66831 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss8 Sat, 12 Nov 11 16:14:19 -0600 [YEA] Sally from Irvine, Ca writes: "I love this site, you all have helped me so much with my rescue Basstehound Joe, who was brought to me with a full body(from head to toe and everything underneath) yeast infection approximately 6 months ago. Thanks to ALL of you and your helpful advise regarding holistic treatments, he's doing MUCH better!! Not so smelly or itchy and red anymore. The treatment(s) take time, but so much better for him in the end. I cook for my dogs, (I have three rescue bassethounds) so I do not prefer to use RX unless I absolutely have to. LOVE the apple cider vinegar tip! Joe doesn't like it, but it helps him, so I have to devise ways to get it on him without him noticing at first, LOL. Fish oil tabs are great too. I use lots of green spices also as I have learned they have alot of antioxidents: parsley and mint I use daily in their food. Mint is good for yeast problems. Both are great for freshening their breath too. Thanks again. Sally the Bassethound lover and rescuer in California " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=RN_66646 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss9 Tue, 08 Nov 11 16:40:54 -0600 Margaret from Lecanto, Florida writes: "My dog is 11 years old and my best friend. He started losing hair and developing purple patches. I thought it was hot spots but as the weeks progressed so did the spots and loss of hair. He looks like someone shot him with a gun a hundred times. He is practically bald. It just keeps falling out. I have taken him to 4 vets and one holistic vet and each one tells me something different. He does not scratch, he is so good it is breaking my heart. His skin is like elephant skin and when he lays down I see some blood on the floor. I have changed him to human food with yogurt and hope this will help him some. I am going to try the shampoo and let you know if it works. A vet in Australia told me to given him chuck roast, lots of carrots, string beans, spinich, and potatos. I bake them and put in my blender to make it the consistency of dog food. Now I am worried about the potato's since reading they produce sugar and yeast looks for sugar. I truly am at my wits end. This dog saved my life, and I am having such problems trying to save his. H E L P anyone. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=MR_66395 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss10 Thu, 03 Nov 11 15:25:01 -0500 Beth from Plainfeild, Il writes: "My toy poodle developed a rash on the stomach and next he had cold symptoms. He was diagnosed with sinus and broncitis. They kept giving him antibotics that put him on his death bed and he had days to live. I researched his symptoms and concluded that he had a sytematic yeast infection. The first thing I did was stop all drugs. I gave him 1/4 tsp of colloidal silver 3 x a day for 1 week, after 48 hours he was up and walking. Silver kills yeast and fungis. I ordered Oxy E drops and put one teaspoon in a gallon of water in a steam vaporizer, made a tent and gave him steam treatment in his kennel 3 times a day. Also got anti fungal med, from vet after scrape was taken from rash, proved to be yeast. Oral intraclozone for three weeks. If your vet won't help, order from Canada, it only comes in tabs that have to be resplit to the weight of the dog. Dog also eats grain free food. If yeast is in nose and eyes I put collidal silver right in nose and eyes, cleared up completely. Dog has relaspes every 3 months which happens, I put a mixture of vinegar and water on rash and give him oral fungus med every 3 days to manage it. He is doing great and very happy. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=RN_66323 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss11 Wed, 02 Nov 11 10:13:35 -0500 Amanda from Sullivan, Missoui, Usa writes: "My dog Ozzy is pretty old. He's a dashound mix, and he has been to the vet several times for this issue. His skin is dark, black in some spots, and it will not wash off. He itches constantly, but no fleas. It's so bad that he's chewed his hair off his tail in one spot, and he will itch untill he bleeds occasionally. I don't know what to do. I can't afford to take him to the vet right now. My only idea is that it could be allergies. He's an inside dog, but obvously goes outside to go potty, and sometimes he likes to stay out there for awhile. Inside we have kind of shaggy carpet, but we do vacuum a lot. About twice a week. He's had this problem for a long time now, about 2-3 years. I've done, and I'm still doing, everything I can think of. I've tried soothing shampoos. I've tried Frontline, and of course, taking him to the vet. But nothing seems to work. All the vet told us was that he was "allergic to fleas, " and then gave us Frontline. I ended up paying 50-70 dollars for no reason. He eats Adult Pedigree food. We used to give him Pedigree for younger dogs when he was a puppy. We've never changed brands so I don't think it's the food that he's allergic to. Any advice? Do you have any idea what this could be? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=ACV_66322 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss12 Wed, 02 Nov 11 10:10:45 -0500 [YEA] Mons from Chattanooga, Tn writes: "I have a 6 yr old daschund and he has been having a horrible time with yeast infections in his ears and all over his body. I just found this site yesterday looking for a home remedy because we just can not afford the vet bills. We gave him a bath last night and right before we got him out we poured a little ACV diluted with water over this back but did not rinse him after that. He did not itch at all for the rest of the night, it was amazing. However he did wake up in the middle of the night itching again, I know it takes awhile to completely clear up so we are gonna continue this for a few weeks and hope it continues to give him relief. Also, wanted to put some ACV drops in his ears but was not sure how much. I think I will just try to put a couple of drops in each ear tonight and see if that helps. Thanks so much for this site, this has helped answer a lot of my questions. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=RN_65331 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss13 Mon, 17 Oct 11 10:32:34 -0500 Penknee from Wayland, Ny, United States writes: "I hope someone can help me out here. I have a adult black lab, she weighs approximately 70lbs maybe more. She keeps getting ear infections. She gets a bad smell that comes from her ears, she itches her bottom by rubbing or sliding it on the floor. She licks the floors and her paws. I am pretty positive it is a yeast infection. Times are tough right now and I can't afford to go to a vet. I feel so badly for her. I have changed her food to a meat based food and give her a half of a cup of yogurt in the mornings and break open a capsule of probiotics and sprinkle the yogurt. I have been doing this for 2 days now but things are not changing. Occasionally I will give her benedryl also. I dont know what to do, I keep hearing about putting ACV in her water and ears but Im so afraid it will burn. Any suggestions?Thank you in advance, Penny and Gracie(my lab) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=MR_64343 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss14 Sat, 01 Oct 11 09:26:28 -0500 [YEA] Sierrahennessy from Fairfax, Usa writes: "Joanne in Buffalo, NY I have been reading about your dog with my heart in my mouth. So much of your story reminds me of my own struggles with Sierra, my 12 1/2 year old dog. Sierra has always had yeasty ears ever since we got her at age 8 weeks. We had it under control until her mate King died of DM a few years ago. Then it exploded in our face. We tried everything, were at the vet's multiple times, spent thousands on meds, including steroids and antibiotics. Finally, I switched vets and came with Sierra, who was in agony from joint pain, vaginal infections and loss of hair, black skin, stink and ulcers everywhere! Her coat was matting from the oozing. I told Dr. Lynch point blank I wanted everything in the arsenal for attacking YEAST, which hadn't been done before because nobody listened. He gave me ketoconazal, an antibiotic for the infections in the ulcers and vagina, medicated anti-fungal shampoo to be used twice weekly and a drying powder for taming the ooze. He diagnosed her with severe systemic yeast infection. He also said based on her pain levels, we might have to euthanize her in a month. I came home depressed. Later that night, I started research. I was prepared to lose my dog in any number of age releated causes. But NOT to a stupid fungus. I began with the lessons I learned from King's DM, when the vet told me when he was 8 that western medicine had gone as far as it could. I took King to an alternative vet, who gave him another 3 amazingly good years using herbs. I decided to take that approach with Sierra. It's been two weeks and the turn around in her heath, her outlook and the decrease in her pain level is nothing less than amazing. Here's what I learned and did.: First, food change. I got really picky, went ONLY for low glycemic no grain food. Sierra was on Wellness chicken her whole life, which I still believe to be a quality food for dogs without yeast issues. Her lifetime of good food and medical health may have saved her life (more on that later). I moved her off that and onto Hund n Flocken by Solid Gold. She only eats the can and sometimes not even that, but I believe elimination of sugar and simple carbs has helped with starving the yeast. I don't think its possible to be picky enough about her food. No more Mother Hubbard treats for Sierra. Just duck jerky, which she likes. No more bones, which will contribute to her gut issues. She had a full set of bloodwork. I read that yeast and thyroid issues go hand in hand. Have both T3 and T4 checked. Every time she has a blood test, the Drs. call me up amazed, saying she has the bloodwork of a dog half her age. It is this organ strength that I believe allowed the Dr. to attack the yeast with his full arsenal at full strength, I gambled on her lifetime of health. Including pain pills, Sierra is on seven pills in the morning and six at night. We give her pill pockets to get them down her. We use the drying powder three times a day for her ulcers. Only 2 persistant ones (in the armpit) of about 20 remain. Additionally, after research, I decided to give Sierra Bovine Colostrum, the first milkings from a cow that gave birth. Colostrum is believed to assist in healing the Leaky Gut syndrome, sealing the holes in the intestinal wall and replacing the mucosal lining. I also decided to give her Black Walnut tincture, a major anti-fungal of nature. We wash Sierra twice a week with the medicated anti-fungal shampoo. I have two more weeks until we see the Dr. I think we've acheived nothing less than a bloody miracle. The black skin is slowly disappearing and hair I thought I'd never see again has already returned. Her joint inflamation is significantly reduced, and she goes up and down stairs better than in years. Her crusty oozing eyes have cleared completly. She's stopped licking at anything other than normal brief cleanings. Her ears are still yeasty and likely always will be, despite the fact they are upright and they are correctly formed in the ear canal. (we had the vet look a long time ago). Here are some other things folks might find useful, by the way, the great dane lady website is fantastic. Natural Treatment Ideas Use probiotics/digestive and dietary enzymes to keep the pH balance of the stomach in proper balance. This in turn helps prevent yeast overgrowth. Use raw apple cider vinegar or lemon juice - 2 teaspoons per day on food or in water, to help keep the pH balance where it should be in the gut and make an environment, which is not conducive to yeast proliferation. 1. Bathe in sulfur-based or medicated shampoo 2. Prepare a 50/50 mixture of Apple Cider Vinegar & Water 3. Rinse or wipe affected areas with 50/50 mixture daily. Note: Do not use Apple cider mixture on open lesions For pets with itchy skin from yeast infections, use a Baking Soda rinse alone or after shampooing your pets body with the appropriate pet shampoo for fungus infections (see vet). It will be quite helpful with the overall itchiness, skin problems and inflammation. Ask your veterinarian for his recommendations. Baking Soda Recipe: Mix two (2) teaspoons of Baking Soda per gallon of warm water; make sure to mix it so it completely dissolves - pour over pet, do not rinse off. A mild spray from Tea tree oil will discourage your dog from digging at the skin (because the bitter taste). Aloe Vera, Omega fatty acids, and Neem oil are effective treatments. In mild cases it already can be helpful to wash your dogs skin with apple cidre vinegar or use aloe vera. If you are not sure about the nutritional values, and biochemical processes in the body, add a high-quality nutritional supplement to your dogs food which contains vitamin B complex, folic acid, vitamin C, zinc, magnesium, selenium, iodine, biotin, echinacea, and potassium. Neem The most important characteristic of Neem (neem tea, neem leaf) is, boosting both the lymphocyte and cell-mediated immune system. Neem boosts the production of T-cells, which defense your dogs body when attacks to the immune system occur. Vitamin C Vitamin C is crucial for boosting your dogs immune system. Vitamin C has essential antiviral and antibacterial activity, but its main effect is improvement of host resistance. Omega Fatty Acids Omega fatty acids are important for your dogs immune system, skin and coat health. Omega fatty acids boost food utilization and energy production. Evening primrose oil is most effective (omega 6 fatty acid), followed by flaxseed oil and fish oil (omega 3 fatty acid). Zinc Zinc deficiency increases the risk of infection. Studies show that zinc supplements can boost the immune system, promote wound healing, and help develop white blood cells. Dog food diet for immune system related dog skin disorders: Dogs with skin disorders and skin rashes need a special dog food diet, low in carbohydrates. Whole grains and fiber in the dog food are advisable, to boost the immune system on a long term basis. You can serve the same kind of meat or vegetable for 3 to 4 days, then switch if possible. Basic dog food: Mainly oats; whole grains; barley, for variation: smashed potatoes Meat: Mainly duck; for variation: rabbit, turkey, lamb, fish, veal Vegetable: Garlic, parsley, carrots, watercress, alfalfa sprouts, zucchini, avocado, artichoke, celery - they are great toxin relievers for the body. For better digestion mix the raw vegetable in a blender , and add it to the dogs food. Fruits: Chopped coconut, apple, banana Dairy: Plain yogurt or cottage cheese to re-colonize the intestinal flora FOODS TO AVOID FOR DOGS: Commercial dog foods and treats which contain the following ingredients: Meat-by-products, poultry-by-products, meat meal, wheat flour, wheat gluten, corn meal, corn gluten, rice flour, brewers rice, BHA, BHT, Ethoxyquin - Rice, MSG, chicken, pasta, milk (because it contains lactose), bread, cookies, crackers, - Peanuts, yams, sausage, bacon, corned beef, smoked meat and sausages. - Onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, salt, ketchup, grapes, raisins. - Sugars, sucrose, fructose, corn syrup, fruit juices, honey, chocolate, or maple syrup Probiotics Probiotics (beneficial yogurt like bacteria) keep the flora/fauna of the gut at good levels in the digestive track. When this flora/fauna is killed off due to antibiotics we must re-seed the gut with probiotics at the same time!! . But Probiotics/Prebiotics, keep fungus/yeast at lower levels in the gut as long as it is supplied daily in your pet's diet and we can't fully depend on it on some dog foods. Once there is yeast overgrowth, probiotics alone will not push the levels back down. It requires supplements to alter the pH of the environment, kill off the yeast, remove the yeast die-off from the body, and probiotics to reseed the gut with beneficial microorganisms. Chlorexidine at 2 to 4 percent might be effective against yeasts, 0.5 to 1 percent is not effective. Miconazole (Dermazole ®, Resi-zole® leave on conditioner) is also effective. Vinegar/water rinse (1/5 to 1/10) is a cheap and effective long-term maintenance treatment to prevent relapses in dogs that are predisposed (swimmers). Colloidal silver may be administered to dogs as an oral supplement in liquid form, through IV injection, in a nebulizer cup, as a spray or topically as a liquid or cream. It may also be combined with a powder for dry application or to create a paste. It can be used to flush out wounds, as ear drops, eye drops or applied directly onto the skin of your dog. It can be applied to your dog's gums or used as a toothpaste to help eliminate bad breath and tooth decay. Dogs: 70 to 120# canines can tolerate 1 to 2 tbsps. of colloidal silver 3x/daily during illness. If fever is present or the dog has gone off feed, we will dose a high initial loading dose and then back off to 10 to 15 cc's/day (2 tsp. to 1 tbsp). Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera has long been used to treat skin ailments. It has many nutrients and properties beneficial to the skin. Aloe Vera is used as an anti-inflammatory agent. It also provides anti-bacterial and anti-fungal aid. Once again, going straight to the source will provide a more potent treatment. Apply the gel from a leaf of the aloe vera plant directly to the skin rash. If you are not able to find one or do not wish to extract the gel yourself, you can find aloe vera extract at many stores. Apply at least 3 times a day. Baking Powder: Rub baking powder over the skin rash. Baking powder will dry up the rash and help relieve the itching. Olive Oil: Olive oil is recommended to soothe dry skin and restore moisture. The skin can also benefit from the healing and renewal properties of olive oil. Skin rashes can be treated by applying olive oil to the affected skin. (Me: Coconut Oil, organic, cold pressed also works well, internally and externally, its a great anti-fungal and dogs love it.) I have a whole lot of further info. Regarding recipes for these things, if anyone is interested. I also have aromatherapy suggestions that really helped, but honestly, I think I've gone on enough! I wish everyone a safe and fantastic cure. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=MOM_63666 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss15 Wed, 21 Sep 11 10:20:54 -0500 [YEA] Robert from Pc, Fl, usa writes: "My poor golden retriever/ basset hound mix had the worst case of incurable yeast in his ears I have ever saw and I have owned many many dogs. Oddly, I saw a drag queen say that milk of magnesia, topically, would prevent sweating under makeup for shows with hard hot lighting. Siwwy had been given every prescription anti yeast medication, every vinegar drop method, every borax based method, all manners of homeopathic cures and things that cost so much money I was wondering if I would go broke. And all of the doctors antibiotics and creams to cure the secondary infections. As yeast depends on moisture, I decided to go there with MOM. I painted it on rubbed it in, held him until it dried and in a month his ears were completely healed and no scars even remain. Thanks RuPauls Drag Race my dog loves a drag queen now! This is no joke, try it it works! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=RN_63534 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss16 Mon, 19 Sep 11 00:28:03 -0500 Kyle from Stockton, California, United States writes: "I have a 4yr old Yorkie and she suffers from food allergies and yeast infection. In the skin folds of her legs, she has black hard skin. She licks her feet/paws constantly, and licks her hind quarters that have hair loss and are bright red with bumps. I have changed her diet (no more chicken) and started using the Malaseb shampoo someone recommended on here. It's been a week and I don't see much change. So my next step is adding yogurt to her food (HOW MUCH DO I ADD? SHE WEIGHS 8 LBS) and how do I go about using the ACV? I put some in her water and she wont have ANYTHING to do with it. I read that you can mix some 50 50 with water, but how do you apply it? Do you apply it before a bath? Daily? Do you wash it off afterwords? Thank you in advance for your help. My email address is kyle. Vick85(at)gmail. com, please help SADIE, she is miserable, and it's killin' me. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=RN_61976 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss17 Thu, 25 Aug 11 12:00:33 -0500 Tina from Malvern, Arkansas writes: "My yellow lab is 6 years old and has the worst yeast infection I have ever seen. His ears ooze a smelly substance and he constantly chews his feet and now he has a large hairless area under his chin chat gets moist and smelly. My vet wants to give an oral medicine that can cause damage to his liver and kidneys and I just don't think I want to do that. I hear of the ACV and yogert and wondering if it truely works. I clean his ears regularly with white vinegar and alcohol and it helps but does not completly clear them up. I have also used transaderm drops from the vet and that helps also but I go through it like crazy. I just wish I could find something that would git rid of this mess for good. I hate to see him so miserable! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=DC_61386 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss18 Tue, 16 Aug 11 21:46:08 -0500 Moosesmom from Watertown, New York, Usa writes: "I've read several comments about switching foods for dogs with yeast problems. My dog also suffers from this condition and I've been researching up a storm. GreatDaneLady.com has some amazing things to say as well as some pretty valid points. One point being is that sugar feeds yeast! Most dog owners are told their dogs have a food allergy and switch to allergy type foods and or grain free foods - what do almost all of these foods/treats have in them??? SWEET POTATO!!!!!!!! We might as well be feeding the yeast - actually, we are. If you read some of her articles she discusses how starchy carbs feed the yeast. There are very few truly anti-yeast dog foods out there. Petco actually carries one of them - but not all Petco's have it in stock (you can order it from their website and if you spend $49 you get free shipping most all the time). It is By Nature's Salmon, Ocean Fish and Yogurt formula. Give it a try - the price is pretty even if not lower than most all "allergy/grain free" and it is a natural food. Also their Organic 100% Turkey or 100% Chicken canned food while not to be used as dog food - more like a food topper is approved as well. By Nature also offers a frequent buyer program where you buy 10 bags and get the 11th free I think it is. Look into this and I really hope this helps your babies!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=MR_61275 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss19 Mon, 15 Aug 11 11:01:37 -0500 [YEA] Ht from Carlsbad, Nm writes: "I have a rescue brittney spaniel about 45 lbs. I thought he had an ear mite problem because the inside of his ears were all red and bumpy. He also had tender red spots towards the back of his body and was just hot all over. His eyes were also sort of crusty around the edges and he had an odor. Really itchy to him. I bought some over the counter ear mite medicine that wasn't helping. After an internet search I found all this good information on earth clinic. Seemed like his problem fit the yeast infection so I started him on 1 per day acidophilus, 2 small garlic softgels, cod liver oil. This seemed to start to turn the tide back to better health. About then my sister bought him some Sulfodene skin medication. I think this came from box mart. That stuff gave him some imediate relief from the itchiness. So why not get a little bit of MSM in him? So I added about 1/4 of the tiny scoop of Jarrow MSM sulfer powder to his breakfast. He started getting better fast. After about 3 weeks I took him off the the daily MSM and just give it once a week along with the other stuff daily to make sure the yeast doesn't come back. Also try to keep him off of bread and feed him a meal of decent raw meat when I can afford it. 6 mo. later he is healthy and frisky as he can be. Don't know how this would effect another dog but this worked for my britt. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=RN_61017 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss20 Wed, 10 Aug 11 23:16:34 -0500 Deanya from Manchester, England writes: "How do you get rid of yeast infections on dogs? its really bad please help!! :( " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=GF_60706 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss21 Sat, 06 Aug 11 02:47:51 -0500 Rachel from Metairie, Louisiana writes: "Many people have claimed that urine can cure the fungus that causes athletes foot. I have a question regarding using urine to cure other types of fungi similar to athletes foot. There is a fungus that can grow and thrive in a dogs ear. It is a yeast infection that causes severe itching and can cause a really bad odor. Also symptoms of light to dark brown discharge in ears. What would happen if urine was used by administering into dogs ear using a spray bottle??? I am at the end of my rope, I've tried every OTC product available in stores. From athletes foot creams to vaginal yeast infection treatments. They all worked at first, but the fungi soon returned within a week or so. So if anyone has any ideas about what can be done to end this itchy situation... Please reply. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=ACV_60343 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss22 Sun, 31 Jul 11 12:15:49 -0500 Vanessa from Paintsville, Kentucky writes: "Can you tell me how to make the solution of ACV to help with my poodles yeast problem in his ears? He has the symptons of yeast in his ears." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=ACVY_59674 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss23 Mon, 18 Jul 11 17:43:49 -0500 Pam from Wakefield, Ri writes: "My dog Prissy is 10 yrs old weighs 16lbs. Every infection she has had over the years was a yeast infection. Usually twice a year on prednisone. She has an infection that started as a small sore on her snout by the end of the week it was raw and she was shaking her head profusly. Back to the vet. She said it looks like a bacterial infection. Gave her a shot of antibiotics since I did not know if I could open her mouth without hurting her. Vet said if she is not better in 10 days it is probably cancer. I found your site while searching the web for any thread of help. Please tell me how to use the vinegar and if anything can be put on her snout since she licks it. Also how much yogurt. My family uses the briggs organic ACV for many benefits. Thank you please respond ASAP to help save Prissy. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=RN_58987 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss24 Tue, 05 Jul 11 21:31:48 -0500 Dave from Rocky Mount, North Carolina writes: "I rescued a Westie who was going to be put down because of his "skin allergies. " I spent a year of allergy treatments, and plenty of money, and the only thing that made him well was antibiotics; so research and BAM! He has black elaphanty skin; its yeast! I've tried every shampoo; the Malaseb burt him up; so I read about Mane n Tail Medicated shampoo. You delete it in water so it last a long time. Also, I started him on nzymes.com ; He use to scratch all the time; he is doing much better and growing some hair back. The nzymes people have been very helpful; he gets a good holistic dog food; Holistic Select. E-mail me if you like; I have tried everything, and "Cooper" has turned out to be a wonderful dog! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/yeast_infections_dogs.html&name=ACVY_58794 /Pets/yeast_infections_dogs4.rss25 Sat, 02 Jul 11 01:51:56 -0500 Bluize2k from Salem, Nh, Usa writes: "I am so frustrated and saddened for my 17 yr. Old Shih-Tzu, Munchkin, who was a healthy and happy girl until approx two years ago when she developed what our vet has diagnosed as a yeast infection caused by an allergen. Munchkin's belly, between her hind legs, ears, etc., turns grayish, the skin becomes moist and swells from her licking and biting and has an unpleasant odor. I believe the yeast has also contributed to her ongoing eye problems. I've tried the steroids, antibiotics, eye/ear drops etc. , and these so-called "remedies" only treat the symptoms but sadly do not cure the infection. After reading similar Shih-Tzu and Lhasa Apso stories, I've decided to try the ACV/yogurt treatment on Munchkin. It makes complete sense that the good bacteria contained in yogurt counteracts w/ the bad bacteria causing yeast, and the ACV helps to dry up the skin and treat the itching. Suggestions from other Shih-Tzu or Lhasa Apso "parents" is welcomed and appreciated. "