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Natural Dog Candida Remedies

Natural dog candida remedies, such as herbs and enzymes, can be used to treat dog yeast infections from the inside out.

Our page on Dog Yeast Infections deals with the causes and symptoms of dog yeast infections, as well as typical conventional treatment for dog candida.

This page will show you how to use natural remedies to cure dog yeast infections.

Using natural remedies such as herbs, enzymes, vitamins and supplements can help address and correct the underlying causes of this difficult-to-cure dog health problem. However, to make sure that the natural dog candida remedies work effectively, a step-by-step action plan with proper timing is necessary.

Here's how:

Avoid Conventional Drugs

Since drugs like steroids and vaccines can weaken the immune system and thus causing dog candida, avoid these medications and other conventional treatments that can disrupt the immune system. Consult and work with a holistic veterinarian instead.

Check for Hypothyroidism

As mentioned in our page on Dog Yeast Infections, there seems to be a direct connection between dog yeast infections and hypothyroidism, so check the dog's thyroid levels first before implementing any natural dog candida remedies.

Proper Diet

One of the most important natural dog candida remedies is proper diet. If your dog is on a grain-based diet, switch it to a meat-based, grain-free, starch-free, and low-carbohydrate diet. It is an easy way to reduce the population of Candida albicans in your dog.

A very healthy, natural, and organic diet suitable for dogs with yeast infections (actually, it is good for dogs with or without yeast infections!) is (click on the picture):

Nature's Variety Raw Food Diets Chicken & Turkey Patties 6 lbs.

Nature's Variety Raw Food Diets contain 95% meat, organs, and bones, and the remaining 5% contains human-edible and certified organic sprouts, fruits, vegetables, and cold processed Norwegian Virgin Salmon Oil. These diets are rich in all the essential vitamins (A, B complex, C, D, E, K), Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, essential amino acids, and minerals.

Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil



*For added benefit, coconut oil can be added to the dog food (1 teaspoon coconut oil per 10 pounds of body weight). The fatty acids in coconut oil can kill candida and other damaging organisms without harming friendly bacteria. The oil also speeds the healing of perforations in the intestinal wall - effective for leaky gut syndrome.

A good product of coconut oil is Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil.

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Use Enzymes as Antioxidants

The next important element of natural dog candida remedies is enzymes.

Enzymes are essential not only for digestion but also for helping to cleanse dangerous free radicals and toxins from the dog's body, thus they play a very important role in fighting yeast infections in dogs. However, very often enzymes are destroyed when food is cooked. By supplementing and replacing the enzymes destroyed during the processing of your dog's food, it ensures that toxins are removed from the dog's body.

Use Herbs as Fungicides

Some herbs are good natural dog candida remedies. They are effective in controlling yeast overgrowth. The most beneficial ones include:

Black Walnut Leaf

In China, black walnut leaf extract has been used for years to treat tapeworm. It is antiseptic, antifungal, and anti-parasitic. Topically, it is very beneficial for eczema, psoriasis, dandruff, boils, itch, and even skin parasites such as ringworm.

Olive Leaf

The leaf of olive contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal qualities. It is most effective in treating yeast / fungus problems like Candida, systemic yeast infections or leaky gut syndrome.

Pau d'arco

The inner bark of this South American tree is also effective against fungi and yeasts. In addition, it has also been shown to have anticancer activity.

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Use Herbs to Strengthen the Immune System

There are a lot of useful herbs that can be used to strengthen a dog's immune system. The most common ones include:

  • Oregon grape
  • Echinacea
  • Use Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes

    Probiotics are popular natural dog candida remedies. They can be added to the dog's food and they help to re-establish the "Friendly Bacteria" environment in the dog's digestive system.

    However, proper timing is important.

    First, we have to reduce the candida population (by taking the above steps).

    Then, two weeks after that, beneficial bacteria can be effectively added to the system.

    Putting It All Together - Natural Dog Candida Remedies

    Here is a natural dog yeast infection kit that is safe and effective:

    Nzymes Candida Yeast Kits - Small

    This kit, called "Nzymes Candida Yeast Kit" provides you with all the "ammunitions" mentioned above to rid your dog of candida once and for all.

    **Be sure to follow the instructions carefully that come with the kit.**

    The Final Step - Detoxification

    Using the step-by-step action plan above works, but it takes time (weeks and sometimes months depending on the physical conditions of the patient). Moreover, very often, the symptoms of the dog patient may appear to worsen after the initial treatment using the Nzymes Candida Yeast Kit. The dog may also exhibit some flu-like symptoms such as exhaustion, body aches, diarrhea, and nausea. This is normal.

    The reason? When large numbers of yeasts or fungi die, their physical remains and the toxins they produce remain in the dog's system. These toxic substances and remains overwhelm the body, and it takes time for the body to eliminate such toxins, during which symptoms such as itching or skin breakouts may increase.

    At this final stage, it is important to supply the dog's body with systemic enzyme supplements which help significally during detoxification. They circulate in the blood and break down inflammation and digest dead candida cells.

    Here is a good systemic enzyme product:

    Integrative Therapeutics Bio Zyme 100 Tablets

    This supplment, Bio-Zyme digestive enzymes, contains pancreatin, bromelain, and other digestive enzymes which support healthy digestion of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.

    Given between meals (with a treat), this supplement will help in the reduction of inflamation systemically and detoxify the body.

    In addition, the dog's liver, being a major toxin-removal organ, needs amino acids to work efficiently in this final stage of detoxification.

    Here is a good natural product:

    Proper Nutrition Seacure for Pets Powder 100 g

    Seacure is a combination of an easy-to-absorb protein with essential minerals and omega-3 fatty acids. These protein elements are provided by Seacure in their simplest forms and therefore are readily absorbed by the body. It helps to promote general healing after an injury, illness, or surgery.

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    To Recap ...

    If your dog suffers from recurring infections of the skin, ear, or urinary tract, chances are these infections are caused by an underlying root problem - yeast infection. However, very often, conventional veterinarians fail to see the "big picture" and, instead of eliminating the root cause, simply prescribe drugs to get rid of the secondary problem or problems.

    If you are one of those dog parents who do not want to see your dog suffer from recurring infections (and who do not want to spend $$$ on medical bills), consider dealing with dog candida the natural way. Natural dog candida remedies are safe and they address the root problem and so you can see good and long-term results. Good luck!

    Related Topics

    Dog Yeast Infections
    Natural Supplements for Dogs

    References

    R. Kidd, Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care (Storey Publishing, 2000).
    Pitcairn and Pitcairn, Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats (Rodale, 2005).
    Whole Dog Journal

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