When dealing with yeast infections, natural solutions exist that can address their overgrowth. These remedies include species-appropriate diets and vinegar rinses (diluted properly) in addition to antifungal food products and supplements that have proven successful against overgrowth.
Keep in mind that yeast overgrowth in your pup may lead to detox symptoms, so we advise taking things slowly to minimize flare-ups as the yeast dies off.
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Medications
Your dog’s yeast infection could be an indicator that its gut microbes are out of balance. When friendly bacteria in his digestive tract are imbalanced, candida (Candida Albicans) becomes unchecked by competing for food and attachment sites on cells lining his intestines; but when an overgrowth of Candida occurs it may irritate these cells causing leaky gut syndrome to form; which allows more toxic byproducts like yeast into his blood stream and organs.
Ketoconazole, terbinafine and itraconazole can all help manage yeast overgrowth while your dog’s body heals itself.
Many natural supplements can aid in breaking down yeast biofilm, including cellulase – a plant-based digestive enzyme – as well as those supporting detoxification processes such as humic/fulvic acid, bentonite clay and chlorella. All three supplements may be taken alongside probiotics like Saccharomyces boulardii which has been demonstrated to prevent Candida from spreading further.
Home Remedies
yeast infections in dogs can be treated at home with simple remedies that are easy to use, including vinegar wash, coconut oil and probiotics. These can provide immediate relief while temporarily stopping further outbreaks until more permanent solutions can be found.
Normaly, yeast can be controlled by an animal’s immune system; however, when this system becomes compromised it may allow yeast to take hold. As yeast thrives on weak immune systems it will take advantage of any weakness to attack weakened systems with greater ease.
Sugar feeds yeast infections, making an already existing one even worse. To effectively manage yeast infection in your dog’s diet and help combat yeast issues, limit their sugar and carb intake as much as possible.
K9 Yeast Defense can help control yeast by providing time-tested natural antifungal ingredients like pau d’arco, oregano and caprylic acid – proven ingredients which have proven successful at combatting overgrowths of yeast in your dog’s system. You can add them directly into their diet as well as using any prescription medication prescribed by a veterinarian – these herbs may even relieve yeast ear infections, itchy and flaking skin, chewing paws and face licking caused by excessive growths of yeast overgrowths! Try K9 Yeast Defense today to soothe these symptoms caused by overgrowths of yeast overgrowth!
Yeast Free Foods
As yeast feeds on carbohydrates and starches, it is wise to switch your pet over to a yeast starvation diet (by eliminating foods that contain sugar or ingredients that generate it such as potatoes). Once they stop receiving sustenance for themselves, yeast will begin to die off.
As well as feeding your dog low-starch food, consider providing additional antifungal supplements in his/her diet to combat yeast growth and breakdown its biofilm. Olive leaf contains natural antifungals such as oleuropein while pau d’arco (an Amazon rain forest plant known to kill yeast in multiple studies) may also prove effective against it.
Digestive enzymes and probiotics may also prove helpful, with digestive enzymes breaking up yeast biofilm quickly to remove dead cells more efficiently, while probiotics help repopulate good bacteria for improved gut microbiome balance reseeding. These supplements may prove particularly useful if your pet is on antibiotics or steroids which suppress immune systems; while enzymes and probiotics provide support in dealing with toxic acetaldehyde produced when yeast dies.
Malassezia
Malassezia yeast species is a normal component of healthy canine and feline skin and mucous membranes (oral, anal, vaginal). Most times they live in harmony with other bacteria living nearby – should this balance become disturbed, yeast infections can arise.
Yeast infections tend to be more prevalent in warm, humid conditions and when immune system function has been compromised due to allergies, hypersensitivity or medication (particularly steroids). They can also occur more commonly in places with large pockets of skin folds such as ear canals and paw pads.
Add these foods and supplements to your dog’s diet in order to starve the yeast and break down biofilm. Choose raw foods with low starch levels, digestive enzymes and probiotics, caprylic acid (MCT oil) as well as olive leaf for its oleuropein which has been demonstrated in multiple studies to prevent and manage yeast. Small dogs should receive 1/4 tsp, medium dogs 1/2 tsp while large breeds require 1 tsp daily.
