Treating dogs with ear yeast.
Treating yeast infection in dogs ears naturally.
A yeast infection also known as a fungal infection occurs due to an overgrowth of the yeast that is found naturally in a dog s ears.
If left untreated ear infections can not only lead to hearing loss but also a drastic decline in your dog s overall health and well being.
Dana scott is the founder and editor in chief of dogs naturally magazine and ceo of four leaf rover a high end natural supplement company she also breeds award winning labrador retrievers under the fallriver prefix.
But yeast infection has a few signs you ll want to look for.
From treating acne to killing ants boric acid has a ton of uses including preventing ear infections.
The 2 most common infection types are bacterial and yeast although mites can also cause an ear infection.
Some breeds which have hair growing in the inner ear canal like schnauzers are also more susceptible to yeast infection.
However there are lots of treatments you can try.
Oregano oil serves as a natural solution to treat your dog s infections.
However care should be taken that the oil is diluted considerably because 100 pure oregano oil is generally too harsh to apply on a dog s skin.
Dana has been a raw feeding natural rearing breeder since the 90 s and is a sought after speaker and outspoken advocate for natural health care for dogs and people.
10 most common signs of yeast in dogs.
One common sign of a yeast infection is an excess of wax in the outer portion of the ear canal.
Ear infections caused by yeast are more common in dogs with floppy ears like cocker spaniels basset hounds golden retrievers labrador retrievers and poodles.
Kassell recommends sprinkling some of the powder in your dog s ears after swimming or bathing and even uses boric acid to treat some mild infections.
Dogs ears are prone to yeast especially dogs with floppy ears.
Once they have a yeast problem it seems like its never ending.
So are dogs with allergies.
If there s leaky gut present it can complicate the symptoms of yeast infection many of the symptoms overlap.
It might cause itchiness and skin eruptions.
The ears are probably one of the most difficult areas to treat for yeast.
How to treat a dog ear infection 1.
Many dogs suffer from painful ear infections in the middle or deep parts of their ear.