My bull mastiff has trouble with yeast infections in his paws and ears. Vet says it is very common in this breed and has recommended changes to diet. I've tried this with varying degrees of success. Question - Doctors often prescribe yogurt to women who suffer from chronic yeast infections. Has anyone tried this with their dog?
2007-05-24 03:48:11 · 6 answers · asked by MyDogAtticus 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The diet change solution is tough because it takes a long time for results to show...been through it. Likewise with systematically eliminating possible allergens in the house and yard. I have considered having blood work done to submit for allergy testing but it is very expensive, and like the above, no guarantee. Thanks in advance for al your suggestions..
2007-05-24 04:44:08 · update #1
Yeast infections (malessezia yeast, to be exact) occur in feet and ears because of chronic licking of the feet and scratching of the ears (moist feet are a great host for the yeast which lives in the soil, and scratching the ears with claws that contain the same soil will implant the yeast in nicely prepped and vulnerably inflamed ear canals). This is caused by allergies that are making your dog itch. I suggest discovering the source of the allergen (usually food, but sometimes inhalant).
Changing the diet willy nilly won't do to the trick - you need to systematically eliminate which ingredients are in the foods your dog reacts to. Supplement your efforts with a daily dose of antihistamines to judge how involved inhalant allergies are in the situation.
Dog breeds are not 'prone to yeast infections' they are prone to allergies, just like humans are. If the process of elimination turns out to be too complicated, talk to your vet about a blood panel to give you an exact list of how reactive your dog is to common allergens in your area, and common ingredients in dog foods.
2007-05-24 03:56:35 · answer #1 · answered by JeN 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-22 23:55:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-08 03:32:48 · answer #3 · answered by Charlene 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless your planning to spread the yogurt on his paws and ears than its not going to work. 2 different kinds of yeast infections.
In humans it is usually an internal problem with good bacterial being depleted and harmful bacteria being allowed to grow. So the 2 have nothing in common at all.
2007-05-24 03:55:25 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good suggestions above! I had a beagle staying with me that had "yeasty" skin that looked angry and irritated. I applied Pet Botanic Tea Tree Oil Spray, allowed it to dry and then applied Gold Bond Medicated Powder to the affected areas, twice a day. I also added a Tbsp. of yogurt to her food. Her skin condition cleared up and did not return.
2007-05-24 04:41:10 · answer #5 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello...no dairy products, including yogurt is good for weaned dogs or cats...they just can't digest milk products well, if your vet has suggested what to feed, go with that beings I assume you trust your vet !! Just might be something with this breed of dog that makes them suseptible to yeast infections, am not sure what causes it...maybe do some research - Surf the Net !! Take Care :) Did some searching, this site seemed good to me..check it out ..wow, this can be some seriously bad stuff - she's a great dane lady too :) !!
2007-05-24 03:55:47 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2017-02-22 12:13:44 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might help, but it won't clear up the problem.. you need to get rid of the yeasty ears and then maintain with yogurt. But yogurt itself isn't going to clear up yeasty ears.
Change the dogfood, it's likely related to that.. most of the skin / coat, ear, problems that are chronic, are food related.
2007-05-24 03:53:33 · answer #8 · answered by DP 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Try extra strength Gold Bond powder in the green jar. Worked with my American Brindle quickly and permanently.
2007-05-24 03:56:19 · answer #9 · answered by Tim O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋