How to Control Yeast Infection in a Dog
Yeasts are found living on the surfaces of all living things, including dogs. When your dog's immune system is weak, yeast can mass produce causing toxins to disable the immune system and pose health risks for your dog. Yeast infections are not uncommon in dogs. However, when armed with the proper information you can both control and prevent yeast infections in your dog.
Things You'll Need
- Fresh vegetables
- Meats
- Yogurt
- Water
- Anti-yeast liquid supplement
- Yeast-free canine vitamin supplements
- Ear wash
- Shampoo formulated for dogs with yeast problems
Instructions
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Controlling Yeast Infections in Dogs
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Eliminate the following foods from your dog's diet: buttermilk, cheeses, packaged cereal, sweet foods, packaged foods, lunch meats, peanuts, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, potatoes, bread, sausage, bacon, sauce and gravy, grains, by-products, wheat and corn gluten.
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Encourage your dog to eat broccoli, parsley, squash, celery, green beans, leafy greens, beef, duck, chicken, fish, turkey, lamb, plain yogurt, water.
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Administer anti-yeast liquid supplements to control yeast growth in the dog's body. Also, give canine vitamin supplements from a yeast-free source.
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Use an ear wash formulated for dogs to clean the dog's ears, as yeast infections sometimes cause a dog's ears to itch and produce discharge.
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Regularly bathe the dog in a shampoo formulated for dogs with yeast problems to control yeast on the skin of the dog.
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Tips & Warnings
Be consistent with this regime in order to see results. Yeast infections take a long time to clear up, but consistency is key to getting effective results.
It is advisable to consult a veterinarian anytime your dog experiences any medical problems. A veterinarian can best advise you on the proper treatments for your dog's health and well-being.
