When some dogs eat ingredients such as chicken, wheat, corn or other individual items, ingestion will trigger an allergic reaction that can alter the natural flora and allow an unnatural growth of yeast. If your pet suffers from yeasty ears, attempt altering their diet to eliminate common triggers.
What can I feed my dog with yeast problems?
Use Non-Toxic cleaning supplies and solutions. Add Raw Yogurt (containing no sugar) - We offer our own home made raw yogurt. Add oregano or basil to their diet. Apple cider vinegar like Braggs - make a 50% water 50% cider solution and use a topical since.
What causes overproduction of yeast in dogs?
Allergens such as pollens, mold, dust, cigarette smoke, cleaning products, and even certain foods, especially if they're high in sugar and carbs, can also lead to yeast infections. For some dogs, yeast problems are seasonal, and when the temperature and humidity are high, problems with yeast can occur.
Do certain foods cause yeast infections in dogs?
However, it's been suggested that eating foods that contain carbs could possibly increase the risk of dogs getting yeast infections. Yeast needs carbs for growth, but does that mean eating a diet that contains a lot of carbs increases the risk of yeast infections? The short answer – not likely.
What foods cause yeast in dogs ears?
An excess of grain and/or sugar in the diet is a common causes of ear infections in dogs. Sugar feeds the yeast already in the body and causes an overgrowth, which results in the dark, yeasty-smelling buildup inside the ears.
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