🐶 Does your dog lick and scratch their paw pads, neck, ears, and private parts excessively?
🐶 Do they sometimes have smells under their paws that remind you of your popcorn nights at the movies?
🐶 Do they get ear infections with a lot of smelly brown discharge?
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, your dog may be suffering from a yeast infection.
💡 Yeasts are microorganisms normally present on the skin; the problem arises when there are too many. Yeasts thrive in moist, sugary environments, so they’re often found in the ears and under the paw pads. They can also be found on the skin, causing itching and dermatitis! They’re not easy to diagnose and treat. When your dog has recurring ear infections or itching, ask your veterinarian to take a sample; they will then be able to make a clear diagnosis! 💡
Symptoms of yeast infections include:
✅ Itching (especially in moist areas: armpits, genitals, mouth, undersides of paws)
✅ Yeast ear infections
Once a yeast problem has been diagnosed in your dog, here are some tips that can help stop the problem:
❤️ Choose a high-quality, low-carb raw food (if needed, take the "Understanding raw food" course; you'll find all the information you need to choose a good quality raw food). Click here to register: https://pattedeaubio.com/collections/formation-en-ligne -
❤️ Give your dog a bath every week with an antifungal shampoo like Animasoin organic neem shampoo. Rinse your dog with a mixture of half water and half apple cider vinegar. Dry your dog thoroughly after the bath.
❤️Always dry your dog thoroughly when they’re wet. By following these tips, you'll greatly help your dog if they have yeast issues; don't hesitate to schedule a consultation for a personalized feeding program to address this issue.
DON'T LET THIS PROBLEM LAST; the longer you wait, the longer it will take to regain control.
Karine Simard, agronomist, M.Sc.
Expert consultant in canine nutrition
