Yeast are organisms that commonly live on a dog's skin, in his ears, and in the anal glands (see Reference 1). Yeast, in small amounts, can be dealt with easily by the dog's body. However, if the dog's health is even slightly compromised, as in the case of immune deficiency, the yeast can mass-produce and cause infection (see Reference 1). Veterinary treatment is highly recommended if you suspect your dog has a yeast infection. With the proper information and care, canine yeast infections can be effectively treated.
Things You'll Need
- Anti-yeast foods
- Anti-yeast multivitamin
- Dog shampoo for dogs with yeast problems
- Ear wash
- Antibiotics
Instructions
Feed your dog an anti-yeast diet, which excludes buttermilk, cheese, any processed foods, cottage cheese, mushrooms, yams and sweet potatoes, potatoes, bread, sausage, bacon, lunch meat, gravy, foods containing by-products, grains, and sugar/sweet foods (see Reference 2).
Administer a canine multivitamin from an anti-yeast source to increase the strength of the dog's immune system and help ward off yeast infections (see Reference 2).
Bathe the dog using a shampoo made for dogs with yeast problems. Use an ear wash as yeast tend to multiply in warm, dark places and can irritate a dog's ears (see Reference 2).
See your veterinarian about putting the dog on antibiotic treatment to get the yeast in his body under control. Stick to the prescribed antibiotic treatment consistently to prevent the risk of reoccurrence of yeast infections (see Reference 2).