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by Czechdogk9 on 01 August 2009 - 22:08
Does anyone know what will cure a yeast infection?
My 3 year old German Shepherd is miserable. He is constantly chewing, and scratching. He is concentrating mostly on his feet and legs but also has hot spots that come and go. He also has a strong sour odor on his body. I have changed foods from the upscale to the middle of the road and there is no change. The Vets are really only helpful in bleeding my wallet dry, but he has been on antibiotics and steroids as well. These treatments help some but it always returns. I have 4 other shepherds and they are all fine. No one has that stinky smell. I have read some about giving yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and acidipholus. Does anyone know if these treatments work and if so what the measurements for a 97lb dog would be?
My 3 year old German Shepherd is miserable. He is constantly chewing, and scratching. He is concentrating mostly on his feet and legs but also has hot spots that come and go. He also has a strong sour odor on his body. I have changed foods from the upscale to the middle of the road and there is no change. The Vets are really only helpful in bleeding my wallet dry, but he has been on antibiotics and steroids as well. These treatments help some but it always returns. I have 4 other shepherds and they are all fine. No one has that stinky smell. I have read some about giving yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and acidipholus. Does anyone know if these treatments work and if so what the measurements for a 97lb dog would be?
by MomofBeckett on 02 August 2009 - 00:08
I suggest reading the article: http://www.greatdanelady.com/articles/systemic_yeast_mini_course.htm
It describes some of the issues regarding yeast and some supplements and programs you can go on. I currently have a 3-year old male who is dealing with yeast-based issues. It is a very slow-going process so you have to have a LOT of patience. We've been washing affected areas with iodine shampoo every other day and then applying organic coconut oil as it has antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties and that has made a big difference. We bought the Nzymes yeast kit and that did help jumpstart his system. He's currently on Precise Plus large breed dog food as well as a mash of pork, veggies, and liver. I've found that his body heats up and gets moist with certain foods, while others will cool him down. Tofu, green veggies, and pork have all helped; dry food tends to be very "hot" and doesn't help with the smell so giving more of the "cool" foods when necessary has also helped him. I've also taken him anything with wheat or sugar and make him homemade treats as it's practically impossible to find treats without some sugar source in them. He still has some areas on his legs that have a crusty-like residue which is usually what smells, but regular bathing does help a great deal. His hair is growing back though, and his smell has improved for the most part. It will be a few more months before he's looking like he should, but a big part of the process is trial and error and finding the right shampoo, sprays, ointments, and foods that work best.
It describes some of the issues regarding yeast and some supplements and programs you can go on. I currently have a 3-year old male who is dealing with yeast-based issues. It is a very slow-going process so you have to have a LOT of patience. We've been washing affected areas with iodine shampoo every other day and then applying organic coconut oil as it has antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties and that has made a big difference. We bought the Nzymes yeast kit and that did help jumpstart his system. He's currently on Precise Plus large breed dog food as well as a mash of pork, veggies, and liver. I've found that his body heats up and gets moist with certain foods, while others will cool him down. Tofu, green veggies, and pork have all helped; dry food tends to be very "hot" and doesn't help with the smell so giving more of the "cool" foods when necessary has also helped him. I've also taken him anything with wheat or sugar and make him homemade treats as it's practically impossible to find treats without some sugar source in them. He still has some areas on his legs that have a crusty-like residue which is usually what smells, but regular bathing does help a great deal. His hair is growing back though, and his smell has improved for the most part. It will be a few more months before he's looking like he should, but a big part of the process is trial and error and finding the right shampoo, sprays, ointments, and foods that work best.
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