The Best Natural Pet Foods to Treat Yeast Infections

In addition to administering any oral or topical medication your vet prescribes, you can combat your pet's yeast infection with high-quality, commercially available natural foods and treats.

  1. Grains

    • According to pet nutritionist Darleen Rudnick, grain-based foods can contribute to yeast infections. You can eliminate grains from your pet's diet by using grain-free foods, such as Fresh Mix Maximal Dog, Evo Dog Large/Small Bites, Natural Balance Ultra Cat Food and Wellness Core for Cats.

    Treats

    • As most animal biscuits contain grains, dogs can have small pieces of cooked chicken, beef or turkey as treats. Most cats love dried salmon and tuna treats, available in pet stores.

    Raw Diet

    • Veterinarian Jeanette Thomason suggests that raw diets can help balance and boost the immune system. Natural, raw-meat brands include Nature's Variety Raw Chicken Dog Food, Primal Raw Dog Food, Rad Cat Raw Chicken and the Honest Kitchen Prowl Raw Cat Food.

    Yogurt

    • According to PetMD.com, adding a bit of plain yogurt daily to your pet's food helps maintain the flora/fauna ratio in your pet's digestive track, to ward off future yeast infections.

    Acidophilus

    • PetMD also recommends administering acidophilus to maintain your pet's flora/fauna ratio. Cat and dog acidophilus is available from Pet Authority Inc. and Nutrition Now.