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- Bath in an antifungal shampoo and as a final rinse, use half water/half white vinegar. Leave on to dry. You can also use the same mixture in a spray bottle, for any 'hot spots' And to clean out 'mucky ears'
- Don't give tap water to drink, only bottled water.
- Give turmeric with a little bit of black pepper and virgin coconut oil.
- Give probiotic yogurt. Stay away from ACV because of the apples. (natural sugars).
- Give garlic everyday.
- Stay away from any chemicals. Such as 'flea drops'.
- No treats or dog biscuits. Most, yeast issues are to do with diet. Commercial dog food is full of crap.
- NO, booster vaccinations.
- Stay away from cleaning products. I use, white vinegar for everything!!
Do lots of research.
Replied By Kendall (Ozarks) on 03/15/2016
Ms. Debbiefudge,While it is true that apples have sugar (a lot, actually) apple-cider vinegar (ACV) does not. There is not sugar in any vinegar, if it did; it would not be vinegar. The primary difference in white vinegar and ACV, is that ACV tends to be marketed as organic. Research the brand to make sure that is. White vinegar can be used, I am not debating that. The primary chemical reaction of the yeast to either vinegar is the same.
It is very beneficial for human's to consume ACV, as well.
As stated, white vinegar is excellent to clean with. Far more natural than most all household cleaning chemicals; white vinegar deodorizes and disinfects. It is great to use in washing machines, pour a cup to a 1.5c in and fill (med) with water, allow to soak for an hour, then finish cycle. It will prolong the life of the machine, allow it to work better and is an automatic recommendation after washing bedclothes when a family illness has been passed around. Most store bought soaps leave residues that build in water lines- the vinegar will loosen and disinfect that residue!
(Mpls., Mn) on 11/02/2014Theresa
The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.
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Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.
Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.
Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.
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Yes and no.
Garlic is toxic to dogs in large amounts. If you sat your dog down and fed it 56 raw cloves of garlic, it would likely kill your dog.
If you fed your dog 1 clove your dog would likely be OK - and gain from the medicinal benefits of garlic.
There is no one blanket answer here- some are strongly opposed to feeding garlic to their dogs and some cannot count the number of benefits they find in feeding garlic to their dogs.
So go with your gut: if you find the idea unfathomable, don't feed garlic to your dog.
Replied By Jazzlover (Ca) on 02/23/2016
Dr. Karen Becker recommend A little garlic & also oregano, as well as rinses of water, vinegar & hydrogen peroxide. But says the peroxide will bleach a black dog, therefore use water & vinegar. Find her video at Mercola.com or YouTube on "Yeasty dogs."What challenges me is finding a decent food, as raw is simply not affordable when your dog is 90lbs and you have 2 teenage boys. Please help!
Replied By Eadie (Zebulon, Nc) on 01/04/2015
I wanted Royal Canine Kangaroo and potatoes, but had to go with rabbit and potatoes/grain free. Cannot feed anything manufactured on the same equipment as other foods. We also have to put the bag of RC in the freezer for 24 hours to kill any possible mites picked up along the way and we had to buy an air tight container to dump the food into to prevent any other bugs from getting in that may have been in the other bags of food. Then we had to have a heartworm, flea prevention tablet specially made at a pharmacy.
Turned out a year supply is only $10 more than a 6 month supply of a product we are all familiar with and you still have to buy flea prevention. Vet explained for some reason it is very rare for a dog to be allergic to peanut butter, so the heart shaped tabs are made with peanut butter. Next, I have to keep him clipped close. Moisture is trapped on the skin because of the Springer's undercoat. I bought my own clippers and have become a pro at clipping our boys! Using an antifungal shampoo (over the counter is cheaper and uses same ingredients as vet purchased) and rinsing with ACV and water (50/50) is important.
We've had an unexpected medical emergency and our income has been reduced by 2/3 of what our budget was built around, so we cannot afford the $300 allergy testing to determine exactly what it is he is allergic too. If it is fescue grasses I'm afraid all we can do is keep Dodge in a bubble! My vet approves a prescription diet request every 6 wks from Chewy.com and we have a 25 pound bag delivered right to the house.
We also order our Sam a low calorie diet and our foster, Tyger, gets grain free Taste of the Wild, Pacific Stream. We also get a 20 pound bag of catfood delivered less frequently. The cost of each of the three dog foods are significantly less at Chewy and they are delivered for free. While Dodge still has spells. We suspect it's because our cats keep shoving dry food onto the floor (we feed them on a bar counter top) and we don't catch it on time.
The strict diet, keeping his coat clipped short, once a week baths with antifungal shampoo, ACV rinses, and removing his collar to avoid moisture behind it from doggie slobber while playing, has made a huge improvement! Granted, he still smells like a frito and he still has bad flares, but overall I'd say we've done all we can for Dodge. Until our finances improve and we can have him allergy tested to "maybe" pinpoint what the allergy is, we have done everything within our means to clear him up. He's a very happy boy, so it can't be all bad! Unfortunately our vet broke the news that even allergy testing may not help, but at least we know we've done all we can. I hope this information helps you decide if you should keep your furkid clipped close as long as he's battling yeasty skin. Sorry this is so lengthy, but I felt like our two year experience with yeasty skin was worth sharing. Hope it helps someone along the way!
(Mpls., Mn) on 01/04/2015Theresa
The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.
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Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.
Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.
Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.
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You surely have been on quite the journey with Dodge! Kudos for staying the course!
I think you are doing just about all you can, however you might consider trying borax in the water to combat the yeast from the inside out.
Read up on using borax for yeast on EC:
https://www.earthclinic.com/pets/borax-for-dogs.html
Good luck!
Replied By Jen (Sc, US) on 02/18/2015
(Mpls., Mn) on 02/18/2015Theresa
The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.
About Theresa
Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.
Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.
Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.
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You can use the ACV as a rinse to flush the ears, and you can add it to your dog's food or water as well.
For the ears I find the high quality ACV is not needed and I use white vinegar. I dilute 1 part each water, vinegar and rubbing alcohol; this helps break down waxy secretions and flush them out of the ears. Flush as often as needed - twice a day or every other day as you find needed.
If the ears are red from scratching then you might consider 1 part vinegar to 10 parts water OR 1/2 cup borax powder dissolved in 1 quart water - and if they are really sore and raw then I would start with garlic infused olive oil for the first few days until the ears heal up.
If you are dealing with systemic yeast you might consider Ted's borax protocol for pets [borax in water taken internally].
You can dilute the ACV to spray on hot spots 1:10 as above. And if you are using the ACV after bathing, first rinse the entire dog in the ACV solution and then 'touch up' the hot spots afterwards.
You might also consider alkalizing with baking soda in the water - this often helps my pack when the allergy season arrives and they get itchy with hives.
As for the yogurt, you might cut to the chase and dose probiotic capsules from the health food store; this provides a more concentrated form of the probiotics without the potential of stomach upset from the dairy. I dose probiotic supplements am and pm, frequently rotating brands and strains and when all is well I hold off for a bit.
Replied By Jen (SC, US) on 02/19/2015
(Mpls., Mn) on 02/19/2015Theresa
The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.
About Theresa
Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.
Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.
Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.
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Hey Jen!
You can use the ACV as a rinse to flush the ears, and you can add it to your dog's food or water as well.
For the ears I find the high quality ACV is not needed and I use white vinegar. I dilute 1 part each water, vinegar and rubbing alcohol; this helps break down waxy secretions and flush them out of the ears. Flush as often as needed - twice a day or every other day as you find needed.
If the ears are red from scratching then you might consider 1 part vinegar to 10 parts water OR 1/2 cup borax powder dissolved in 1 quart water - and if they are really sore and raw then I would start with garlic infused olive oil for the first few days until the ears heal up.
If you are dealing with systemic yeast you might consider Ted's borax protocol for pets [borax in water taken internally].
You can dilute the ACV to spray on hot spots 1:10 as above. And if you are using the ACV after bathing, first rinse the entire dog in the ACV solution and then 'touch up' the hot spots afterwards.
You might also consider alkalizing with baking soda in the water - this often helps my pack when the allergy season arrives and they get itchy with hives.
As for the yogurt, you might cut to the chase and dose probiotic capsules from the health food store; this provides a more concentrated form of the probiotics without the potential of stomach upset from the dairy. I dose probiotic supplements am and pm, frequently rotating brands and strains and when all is well I hold off for a bit.
Replied By Beth (Pine Bush, New York) on 05/19/2015
(Mpls., Mn) on 05/19/2015Theresa
The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.
About Theresa
Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.
Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.
Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.
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You can try making up your own anti-fungal shampoo. You can start with Dr. Bronner's Pure Castille soaps, tear free baby shampoo, or even Murphy's Original Formula Wood soap.
I would use a separate bottle and mix 1 cup of your soap/shampoo to 1 cup of water. Then add an anti-fungal like Tea Tree Oil. The purity and concentration will vary by brand - you may need 25 drops or you may only need 5; add a few drops at a time and mix and then test on your wrist and see how if feels - does it tingle? You want a tiny tingle to let you know you have the right amount of Tea Tree oil. Lavender essential oil is also another good one to add for troubled skin to help calm it. Again, depending on the brand you buy you may need 5 drops or you might need 15 drops. Rest the mixed solution in warm water and shake well before using on your dog. Allow the solution to sit on your dog and 'work' for 10 minutes and then carefully rinse off. A super weak, diluted vinegar rinse may be helpful to neutralize any soap residue - think 1 oz white vinegar to 1 gallon of water. Once she is dried I might dab the sores and scabs with OTC Neosporin, or herbal calendula cream or coconut oil mixed with a few drops of lavender to help keep the skin calm and soft and to aid in healing. Evening primrose oil - 1 pill am and pm may also help with flaky skin.
If your dog isn't much of a drinker you might have to encourage her to drink by using a syringe drip water into her mouth while her head is tilted back; I would add borax to the drinking water to help combat the yeast inside as well as out.
For such a tiny girl you might consider a home made diet - there are brands such as So-Jo's where you buy meat and add to it and make up small batches as needed -or you can simply make your own; plenty of recipes for home raw diets if you google. A home diet will ensure your girl is getting only the best groceries, and you can mix in powdered acidophillus - a more concentrated form of probiotic than the yogurt. Some people report good results by mixing diatomaceous earth into the food as well as activated charcoal; use small amounts so as not to make the food unpalatable.
Lastly, make sure all her bedding is cleaned and changed out daily to rule out parasites like mange mites and fleas.
Healing does take time - so please report back!
Replied By Andrea (Perth, Western Australia) on 06/26/2015
My dog refuses to drink the water with bicarb in it. Any tips?