Hi, I'm battling yeast with my basset hound Nelly. I recently went to the vet for her ears and got a prescription. The vet was very slow (2 hours for exam and lab) and wanted another ~$50 to clean her ears on top of the $300 I was already paying, so I decided to do the ear cleaning myself. Thanks to recommendations in this forum, I ordered Oti-Clens ear cleaner, and it's been great for cleaning out earwax. I've used it once so far and will use it several more times before applying the prescription. My hound won't hold still, so it's hard to get all the earwax out in one cleaning, which needs to be done for the prescription to work.
My hound also has armpit (legpit?) areas that look scaly and rash-like. The vet didn't suggest any medication or treatment for it (maybe she was too busy). She also has a few ares between her toes the vet said were yeasty. I ordered the Fresh & Clean oatmeal baking soda shampoo that was recommended in this forum, but I haven't used it yet.
I read online somewhere that dog yeast thrives in fat, not carbohydrates like human yeast does. So I'm wondering, has anyone has gotten rid of yeast through a lower fat diet? I suspect Nelly's yeast problem started when I was using a cheap dog food with a high % of fat. I've noticed canned dog foods are lower in fat, and there are weight management dog foods I'm considering also. I'm currently using Costco mature dog and/or Purina One mixed with a little canned "Chop House" (her favorite).
Is there anyone with a yeast free hound, and if so, what is your hound eating?? And how often is it bathing??
I will check back hopefully soon. Thanks in advance for your replies!
My hound also has armpit (legpit?) areas that look scaly and rash-like. The vet didn't suggest any medication or treatment for it (maybe she was too busy). She also has a few ares between her toes the vet said were yeasty. I ordered the Fresh & Clean oatmeal baking soda shampoo that was recommended in this forum, but I haven't used it yet.
I read online somewhere that dog yeast thrives in fat, not carbohydrates like human yeast does. So I'm wondering, has anyone has gotten rid of yeast through a lower fat diet? I suspect Nelly's yeast problem started when I was using a cheap dog food with a high % of fat. I've noticed canned dog foods are lower in fat, and there are weight management dog foods I'm considering also. I'm currently using Costco mature dog and/or Purina One mixed with a little canned "Chop House" (her favorite).
Is there anyone with a yeast free hound, and if so, what is your hound eating?? And how often is it bathing??
I will check back hopefully soon. Thanks in advance for your replies!