  NZYMES®
HEALTHY-SKIN PROGRAM
for Yeast Overgrowth
Common Misdiagnosis = "Allergies"
Symptoms Checklist - Prepared for Biopet
By Dr. Neal Weiner - DVM - Shasta, Ca.
SUCCESS STORIES OF VARIOUS PETS WITH THESE TYPES OF ISSUES OR PROBLEMS |
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Max Myers |
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Casey C. |
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Jessy B. |
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Hardy |
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Inis & Dooley |
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Maximillian |
Higgins
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MOST of the pets above were 'Misdiagnosed' with an "Allergies" condition - which is the common 'catch-all' diagnosis when the real cause is not readily apparent. ALLERGIES can never be resolved. The Yeast problem that acutally causes the skin & ear symptoms CAN be resolved - over months! Not sure what to believe? - Click Here
This page is presented in order to to help you understand the CANDIDA-YEAST PROBLEM, our 'Healthy-Skin Program', and what to expect during use of the PROGRAM.
WHAT RESULTS SHOULD BE EXPECTED USING THE HEALTHY-SKIN PROGRAM FOR YEAST?
The GOOD RESULTS you seek should be "expected"; but, over MONTHS, not weeks. Please understand that the Cleansing Process is a SLOW ONE! There is NO "silver bullet" for solving this challenging problem. There are 3 Phases for obtaining & maintaining wellness:
Phase-1: Initial Cleansing
THE PERIOD NEEDED - to reverse enough of the Candida overgrowth that visible symptoms have mostly subsided. It is very important to understand that completing the 1st-Phase of cleansing does NOT mean the pet is completely well, as people often tend to assume. For this initial cleansing, expect 3 to 7 months, OR approximately 1 month for every year of the pets' age, and possibly longer for those pets with a history of medication usage like antibiotics, steroids or antihistamines. However, puppies still undergoing vaccination protocols have been known to take longer times to process through cleansing due to the natural weaknesses of their just-developing immune systems. Phase 1 cleansing is assumed to be done when the primary 'observed' symptoms have cleared up.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Heat can be a major factor! The heat of summer, OR 'household furnace use' in winter can cause an INCREASE in the rate of toxin elimination via skin surface. Also, in winter, pets may tend to drink less water; this may also result in more toxin elimination via skin - since, with lower water intake, less elimination will be done via kidneys.
Phase-2: Secondary Cleansing
THE PERIOD REQUIRED FOR - final clearing of excess Candida overgrowth (as much as may be possible). This part requires an additional 6 months to a year (or more) for remaining Candida-yeast overgrowth to be reversed by the body - with assistance from the Healthy-Skin products. As this slow re-balancing the GI tract takes place, problematic toxin elimination (via skin) will be gradually reduced over this period -- with related reduction of external symptoms.
Phase-3: Recommended Follow-up Maintenance
AFTER-THE-FACT MAINTENANCE - is highly recommended! Once your pet appears completely well, and you have allowed extra time for secondary cleansing, you take a HUGE risk by stopping the program completely! The chances of the problems returning are very strong; and, you really don't want to have to go through cleansing again! SO, THE RECOMMENDATION - is to continue with the basic daily minimums of the NZYMES® (Treats or Granules) plus the BacPak Plus; and, the minimum daily of the Ox-E-Drops is extra insurance against Candida trying to re-grow. Unfortunately, you can never eliminate all the Candida-Yeast; some will always be present - looking for opportunities to take over again!
CLEANSING NOTES: The various symptoms, including itchiness and redness of the skin, often appear to worsen during the first 2-3 months of the program; this may begin within 1-3 weeks of program start. This "Herxheimer" effect can produce: flu-like symptoms, nausea, loose stools and diarrhea, or even lethargy problems in beginning stages. So, do your best to support the pets' needs. Also, please
make sure to keep an eye on your pets' general health and body temperature. Make every effort to PREVENT THEM FROM CHEWING AND SCRATCHING themselves to bleeding if possible; refer to RULE 5 of the main instructions for suggestions on how to ease itching (Listerine or baking-soda paste). DO NOT AVOID treatment by your Vet for secondary bacterial infections that can result from a pet scratching or chewing themselves.
WHAT IS A YEAST INFECTION (SYI)?
NOTE: A Yeast Infection, or Candida Albicans overgrowth, is NOT an illness that your pet can "catch"; it is instead a condition that is  caused - with Vaccination protocols, bad foods, and 'Antibiotics use' being major causative factors!
Presented here is but a brief overview of the Systemic Yeast condition. For a more "in depth" understanding of this condition and how it comes about, please review an article at GreatDaneLady.com - called: Yeast Mini-Course. But, Before plunging into use of our nutritionally-focused program for yeast problems, you may desire at least a basic understanding of the subject.
Simply put, there are about 500 different known microorganisms residing in the digestive tract (mostly 'bacterial'). Some are beneficial and some are not. For ideal health, these bacterial 'colonies' form a protective 'coating' for intestinal tissue - making up what is known as the "Flora", which is a necessary component to maintain proper digestion and to help build immunities for good health.
In a healthy pet (or person), the large intestine hosts a "balance" of beneficial bacteria, including Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus bifidus, along with potentially harmful Candida (yeast-type fungus & pathogen). Candida is usually kept "in check" by the Lactobacillus bacteria, partially by the production of lactic acid. Ironically, Candida actually provides growth factors for Lactobacillus. All these components (and others) exist in a proper natural balance (making up the Flora), until something happens to upset that balance.
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WHEN THE pH BALANCE IS UPSET.
CANDIDA-YEAST TROUBLES MAY BEGIN. Example indications or symptoms in pets may include: hot spots, rashes under the arms, chronic uncontrollable itching, reoccurring ear or urinary infections, repeated staph infections, skin blackening, acne problems, etc.
Although there is no "single factor" responsible for turning this naturally occurring organism into an agent of disease, the candidal species is notorious for being an "opportunistic" pathogen: "Candida incite disease in hosts whose immune system (local or systemic) has been impaired, damaged, or is innately dysfunctional". Underlying causes that weaken the immune system and therefore make your pet more susceptible to yeast problems include - cancer, hypothyroidism, and chronic use of antibiotics or cortisone.
Candida has a tenacious ability to adhere to mucosal surfaces. This is a necessary step for the initiation of candidiasis, and adherence depends on the immune status of the host. Candida fungus will secrete enzymes which destroy membrane integrity, leading to dysfunction. Candida also secretes toxins which activate the immune system, overload the liver, and then deposit themselves in body tissues. Once within body tissues, these toxins will work their way to skin surfaces, as the skin is one of the primary pathways the body has for elimination of toxins. Unfortunately, the presence of toxins within skin or ear tissues is what triggers the immune system to respond - with inflammation, which will (in turn) result in itching (much like a mosquito bite?). This 'response' is what the vet will see and then be led down the path to assuming "allergies" are at fault, as toxins within the skin cannot be readily detected.
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There are 3 types of YEAST infections:
- Superficial (most common) - characterized by inflammation of tissue linings, i.e. skin, GI tract, pharynx, upper and lower respiratory tract etc.
- Locally invasive - i.e. pneumonia, cystitis, esophagitis, the most common being ulcerations of the intestinal, respiratory or genito-urinary tract.
- Systemic - an invasive infection, characterized by lesions of the heart, kidneys, liver, spleen, lung, brain and other organs.
There are several things to consider WITH candidiasis:
- The inflammatory response must be treated.
- Lactobacillus count needs to be increased in order to help re-balance the GI tract and keep Candida in check.
- The immune system needs strengthening, which decreases adherence ability.
- Antibiotics, steroids, and other immune-suppressing drugs, along with simple carbohydrate foods, should be avoided.
- Digestive secretions should be increased.
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Nutrient deficiencies should be reversed.
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Liver function should be optimized to increase ability to filter toxins.
- Drinking plenty of healthy, chlorine free water should be encouraged - to promote toxin elimination via kidneys.
 The friendly bacteria that are attached to the inner intestinal walls are benign and do not harm us. They don't make harmful chemicals or provoke immune responses and inflammation. These microorganisms actually protect us from the adherence of disease causing bacteria, like Salmonella and Shigella, which cause diarrhea.
When antibiotics are given for an infection, they not only kill bad bacteria that contribute to the infection, but can also damage or strip away beneficial (benign) colonies of bacteria in a normally healthy gut. Candida, as a 'fungus', is unaffected by the antibiotics and readily moves-in and takes over bare and unprotected tissues as the good guys die off. As the yeast (Candida) invades new territory, it entrenches itself, and will continue its relentless advance as long as it remains unopposed.
We all know the importance of antibiotics for a serious infection. However, the unfortunate side-effect of antibiotics is that they can also break-down or damage the 'good guy' bacteria colonies, resulting in GastroIntestinal imbalance. Sadly, antibiotics are often part of many of the popular pet foods being sold today.
The disruption if the intestinal balance is where the troubles begin. With the walls unprotected by the beneficial Flora, conditions are ripe for the inflammatory Leaky Gut Syndrome and then Systemic Yeast. The Candida yeast goes through cycles of overgrowth, where toxins are released throughout the system causing any number of various symptoms (see symptoms list). Candida makes a variety of toxic chemicals, which are destructive to 'friendly' bacteria. The making of these chemicals prevents bacteria from coming back and enables the yeast to stay after antibiotics are given. These chemicals include toxic alcohol, acetone and the nerve poison hydrogen sulfide. These chemicals are very sedating, slow down the brain and may cause chronic fatigue.
 WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Candida symptoms are often diagnosed as " ALLERGIES" and commonly seen as rashes and skin outbreaks in the paws, face/muzzle, ears, under arms, underbelly or genital areas. Other symptoms include recurring ear infections, eye infections, and bladder or urinary tract infections.
In yet other ways, the yeast toxins can cause fatigue, lethargy, immobility, joint pain and discomfort. The animals will experience severe itching, which leads to endless biting, chewing and hair loss. Symptoms may include skin problems like blackening, dry flaky skin or a greasy grit on the skin. As the condition worsens over time, a bad yeasty smell or odor is very likely.
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Yeast Candida is very evasive, and resistant to the body's immune system. Intense inflammation, as a defensive wall against the yeast, is the main counter-attack the immune can generate. Normally this very itchy and sometimes painful inflammation resolves an infection, but Candida resists the immune system, partly by changing its appearance and evading the immune system. As the immune cells circulate and find yeast in other places, such as the skin, they instigate inflammation at those areas. Repeatedly, the the immune system has difficulty clearing the Candida, and the inflammation persists, leading to chronic inflammation on the skin. There are many names for such skin inflammation, on both humans and dogs, including eczema and psoriasis. In the intestinal tract, such persistent inflammation can develop into Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. |
 Some of these animals may exhibit pimple-like dermatitis where the skin may be wet with pus that progressively  worsens via self-chewing or scratching, resulting in pyoderma or Seborrhea, a Dry type of dermatitis similar to heavy dandruff; or, maybe a Greasy type - yellow brown greasy scales that adhere to hair shafts, accompanied by rancid odor.
Another example (RIGHT) would be that of a Lick granuloma (acral pruritic dermatitis): Red, shiny skin ulcer caused by continuous licking at wrist or ankle or foot. This is usually seen to occur in large, short-coated breeds of dogs.
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USING THE NZYMES HEALTHY-SKIN PROGRAM |
OBTAIN YOUR NZYMES® HEALTHY-SKIN KIT& FOLLOW THE "5-RULES" ( Return to Top )
Once you have ordered and received your KIT, you must work diligently to adhere to our basic "5-RULES" to achieve success - as outlined below. RULE-1 has 4 parts, as it describes usage of the Products of the Kit. Each NZYMES® product works internally to assist the body in accomplishing specific goals, while also working in harmony to bring the digestive system back into proper balance. RULE-2 is simply about obtaining and using correct foods or treats. This is a super important part of the program that must be adhered to for proper success. Those patrons that choose to ignore it, or use foods based on store or vet recommendation will have much trouble obtaining progress. For analogy - imagine yourself washing your car while a bunch of kids continue to throw mud on it. You'd likely get very frustrated. The other 3 RULES, delineated below, include specific procedures or actions to be followed. A most important concept to keep in mind - "We are here to ensure your success; so never hesitate to CALL with your questions or concerns".
So, unless already done, choose and order a KIT to begin your pet on a course that will lead to restored health. The Large Kit is the one more suitable (economical) for dogs over 60lbs, or where greater economy is the big concern rather than convenience.
SPECIAL $$$ SAVING NOTICE: For those Customers unlucky enough to have multiple Pets suffering with these conditions, we have made available two Super-Sized Kits that take advantage of our most 'economical' purchase methods and provide enough product to handle 3 or more dogs, while saving as much as possible. Based on the Small & Large Kits above, here are Super Kit Small and Super Kit Large.
FOLLOWING THE "5-RULES" FOR SUCCESS |
RULE-1: USE THE (4) HEALTHY-SKIN PRODUCTS DAILY |
FIRST, CLICK HERE TO PRINT a Mini-Reference sheet for daily use of the 4 Kit Products, by the WEIGHT of your dog.
ALSO - For this PROGRAM, instructions found on the Mini-Reference, or on this Web page will SUPERSEDE instructions found on individual bottles. |
| Part A: Use NZYMES Treats or Granules Internally Each Day! |
FEED EITHER Antioxidant Treats or Sprouted Granules DAILY
Each day your pet will need to take our NZYMES® Antioxidant Treats OR Sprouted Granules. They provide vital ‘live food' dietary enzymes, which are completely missing in all cooked and processed pet foods. These key enzymes provide the mechanisms to help the body produce powerful antioxidant enzymes which play a vital role by helping the body to flush out the dying toxins, as well as free radicals (at the cellular level). The enzyme increase supports healthy immune functions and can help promote faster recovery - while also enhancing Skin and Coat health.
NOTE: After the Start-Up Week (1st 7 days), you will need to double the usage of whichever product is in use for at least 60 days, or until major symptoms have shown visible improvement. After this period of doubling, the minimum daily requirement of either supplement should suffice to finish with all cleansing phases, AND to protect from relapse in the 'after the fact' MAINTENANCE PERIOD. |
| Part B: Use NZYMES Ox-E-Drops Internally |
ADD DILUTED Ox-E-Drops to the Diet TWICE DAILY - Via Teaspoon of Water
NZYMES® Ox-E-Drops, as a dietary supplement, is a natural oxidizing substance - and is a very important part of the Healthy-Skin program. It can act as a powerful tool in helping immune function deal with the invasive Candida. THESE DROPS MUST ALWAYS BE USED DILUTED! Adding to the diet requires dispensing a correct number of drops (for your pet) into a TEASPOON of water - which is then added to food to be consumed; OR, you may choose to deliver directly to the mouth using a dropper or small syringe. Instructions lower on this page will help to understand how an Ox-E 2% Topical Solution can help with troubled surface/skin areas of the pet.
PROGRAM USAGE OF DILUTED OX-E-DROPS IS - TWICE DAILY (Morning & Evening)
The INTERNAL usage recommendation is "1-Drop per 20 pounds" of body weight - with a minimum of 2-Drops for small pets. For example - for a 73lb dog, you will add 4-drops into your teaspoon of water, then add that to the food. Do this morning and evening. It is ALSO a good practice to add 3-4 drops to the water dish each time it is filled to keep the water fresh, and help freshen breath when drinking.
WARNING: Ox-E-Drops, as contained in the bottle, is highly alkaline (13pH); so, for safety, they must be diluted with water for either internal or topical use.
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| Part C: Use NZYMES Tincture of Black-Leaf Internally |
ADD Tincture of Black-Leaf to the Diet TWICE DAILY - Added to Food
As a very powerful Herbal supplement, the NZYMES® Tincture of Black-Leaf also plays a key role in assisting immune function in dealing with the invasive Candida yeast. Combining Herbal botanicals of Black Walnut, Olive Leaf and Cayenne, this dietary supplement assists the body from an entirely different vantage point, but is no less critical to Program success. Combined use of BOTH liquids has shown to shorten the Candida cleansing time, which may result in earlier relief from symptoms.
PROGRAM USAGE OF BLACK-LEAF TINCTURE IS - TWICE DAILY (Morning & Evening)
Usage of the Black-Leaf begins on DAY 8 of the program, and follows the same "DOUBLING" recommendation as the TREATS or GRANULES. In other words, following the chart on the bottle label, DOUBLE the "Regular Daily Use" amount for at least 60 days (see Part A above). You may add these drops - in the correct amount - DIRECTLY to the food for both morning and evening feedings.
(WARNING: Keep the concentrated Ox-E-Drops and the Tincture of Black-Leaf away from children and pets.) |
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| Part D: Use NZYMES Bac~Pak Plus Internally |
ADD BacPak Plus to the Diet ONCE DAILY - to Re-establish Good Bacteria Colonies
This NZYMES® BacPak Plus is a powerful blend of digestive enzymes and Probiotics (good-guy microorganisms) designed to restore and maintain a healthy Micro Flora - which is essential to proper digestion, and helpful for the breakdown and uptake of nutrients to the body. When combating an SYI, BacPak Plus completes a crucial component of the process. While the Ox-E-Drops, Black-Leaf, and NZYMES® Treats or Granules are helping the immune system to battle and flush out Candida yeast toxins, the 4th product of the kit, BacPak Plus, then gets busy delivering literally billions of 'friendly' bacteria to the system - to help repair the gut (and reverse damage that started the whole problem). It is critical to reestablish these good bacteria colonies so that the body can gain back the lost territory given up to Candida yeast.
PROGRAM USAGE OF BAC~PAK Plus IS - ONCE DAILY (Usually Morning) - Starting on DAY 22
We recommend WAITING 21 days to begin using the 4th product of the kit. Allowing 3-weeks for the cleansing/detox to begin with other products before beginning FLORA REBUILD seems easier on pets most of the time. Follow usage Instructions provided with your Kit; OR refer to the chart on the bottle for amount to add to food once a day. NEVER 'Double' this product on this PROGRAM - unless instructed to do so by NZYMES personnel.
NOTE: A 1-Gram measuring scoop is included within the BacPak bottle. |
RULE 2: FEED 'ONLY' APPROVED FOODS or TREATS! |
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| PREMIUM Quality, Lower-Glycemic Foods MUST be Used! |
Why? Candida feeds on sugar! Therefore, starchy, high-glycemic ingredients like corn, potatoes, and wheat are no-no's as primary ingredients! Unfortunately, many pet foods sold today are loaded with just these types of things. To achieve success with this program, low-starch food is a necessity. The Premium/Holistic foods needed are normally found at smaller specially outlets, and not your grocery or big-box pet supply stores. Sorry, but the common inexpensive foods will cost you more in the long run - by working against you. And,  with premium foods, smaller recommended meal sizes are often recommended since there is greater nutrition in each bite. Also, many of the more pricey "Big Name" foods are still problematic due to their ingredient structure. In choosing a quality/effective food for your pet, it is essential that it utilizes a low-starch carbohydrate structure. Of all the ingredients listed, it is the TOP 5 or 6 ingredients* in the list that are of significant concern when determining the overall glycemic index of the food. *Here is where you want to see NO - Potato, Sweet potato, Corn, Wheat, White rice (brewers), or Tapioca.
See our List of Foods Recommended for Candida/Skin Problems - Click Here
Grain-free or not Grain-free, Oh the Confusion!
There is a great push on by the dog food industry these days to go "Grain-free". And while that may sound like a good idea, it is not always the case. In fact, until recently we were advising our clients to avoid Grain-free foods altogether because of their use of Potato, Sweet Potato, or Tapioca. Many, if not most of the Grain-free foods on the market still use these items as principal CARB sources, but such ingredients must be avoided. Thankfully, a NEW generation of Grain-free foods is emerging that just happen to be ideal for an anti-Candida diet. They are also fairly ideal foods for diabetic or cancer support. Please use the Link above to see a listing of all our recommended foods for yeast-candida problems.
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RULE 3: SHAMPOO TWICE WEEKLY |
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| PLEASE Do Your Best - However Possible - to Shampoo the Pet TWICE A WEEK |
Giving a frequent bath can make a significant difference in your pets' cleansing time - as this will not only help clear the skin of decaying materials releasing from the body, it will accomplish the primary goal of clearing and opening the critical PORES of the body that get clogged continually during the Yeast cleansing process. Those pores would be the sweat glands on the feet as well as the hair follicles over the rest of the body. The medicated shampoos recommended below are the ONLY ones we know of that have shown to be properly effective in producing desired results. Most common shampoos will not do the job, and thereby lengthen the number of months required for cleansing. Many of the ones recommended are 'prescription required'; so, it may be easier to obtain them online by doing a search.
We UNDERSTAND that bathing a pet is often difficult enough, especially with a big dog, and even more so with a twice- per-week requirement. So, anything that can be done to assist with the process is good to know about. In some cases, if you have a 'Stall shower' big enough for 2 people, this will suffice for larger dogs. Yet another option to help reduce the physical and mental stress of the process would be the use of an elevated Pet Bath (left) that can help reduce the difficulty. Purchase of such an item is the obvious choice but, with enough effort, a person might be able to find one for rent. To learn more about this type of helpful product, please click here: Booster Bath
SHAMPOOING & FINAL RINSE: For a small amount of help with itching, it is suggested that you allow the medicated shampoo SUDS to remain on the body for 10-15 minutes before rinsing. Then, for some itch relief, the FINAL RINSE, should be a BAKING SODA rinse made by adding 2-3 teaspoons of baking soda to a gallon of water.
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Shampoos We Recommend for this PROGRAM
We highly recommend you choose and obtain a medicated shampoo from the following List of choices - all of which, over our 'decade-plus' history, have proven to be highly effective throughout the Candida cleansing process. We see all kinds of people trying to use whatever they HAD (oatmeal, and other popular varieties), or what some store recommended - and then not getting the results needed. Again, the easiest way to obtain one of these choices is by using your favorite search engine, Google or other, to search online for a price and dealer that fits your needs.
RECOMMENDATION: Of the 5 choices listed below, responses in recent months indicate that the DERMagic product kit - with Lotion & Salve - seems to be providing noticeable help for pets that are going through the cleansing of the Nzymes Healthy-Skin Program.
 DERMagic Shampoo Bar - by DERMagic - Use "Skin-Rescue Bar" (Full KIT is also Recommended) -->
MetaClean Shampoo - by Keys® (MetaClean Shampoo)
Micro-Tek Medicated Shampoo - by EQyss
Malaseb Shampoo - One Source at 800-PetMeds (Please search the Web for other sources)
Universal Medicated Shampoo - by Vet Solutions (in Canada: Canadian Medicated Shampoo)
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RULE 4: APPLY NZYMES TOPICAL SOLUTIONS - DAILY |
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| Use Ox-E-Drops 2% Solution 3-4 Times DAILY for Benefit at Skin-Level |
DAILY TOPICAL-SOLUTIONS APPLICATIONS SHOULD 'NOT' BE OVERLOOKED
Yes, unfortunately, this part of the PROGRAM is the most frequently overlooked! Using the Ox-E-Drops 2% Solution is a MUST! The use of the Black-Leaf is on an "as needed" basis. There are many reasons for doing these important topical applications; the most important one for you to keep in mind is - that this PROCESS will help ease the suffering for you pet, and also help move the healing process along more quickly. With that in mind, why would one NOT want to follow this instruction?
PREPARING A 2% OX-E SOLUTION FOR USE:
It is easiest to use an 8-oz. container - bottle or otherwise - since it simplifies the task. Starting with 8 ounces of Distilled or purified water (in bottle or other container), add 1 TEAPSOON of the Ox-E concentrate to this water and lightly mix. NOTE: Store this mixture away from direct sunlight.
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USING THE 2% SOLUTION "3 OR 4 TIMES PER DAY" TO HELP THE SKIN OF YOUR PET:
OPTION 1 - SPRAY BOTTLE: If your pet will allow wetting the affected areas with a spray bottle, then use this method for efficiency. For pets with heavy or long fur, you may have to have the coat significantly TRIMMED for the months of major cleansing. The idea is to wet the surface of the skin - wherever you see symptoms or itching/scratching. SPRAY, and wet all affected areas (2-3 times per day); work the moisture down to the skin - using fingers or cotton balls/pads. No need to leave the pet dripping wet (and cold); the intent is just to barely wet the skin with the solution. Excess water can be moved around or gently blotted to remove excess.
OPTION 2 - COTTON BALLS OR PADS: For those pets with negative reactions to 'spraying', you may need to use this more 'touch and go' technique. WIPE, and wet all affected areas with cotton pads or balls that are partially soaked with the 2% Solution. This process should produce less excess (dripping water), and may be easier to use for that reason. Again, the idea is to 'get it to the skin'; wetting the hair is of no value. |
USING THE 2% OX-E SOLUTION FOR 'EARS' OF THE PET:
APPLICATION/CLEANING: Saturate a cotton-ball with the solution. First, drip 2-3 drops down into the earl canal, and let the dog shake off any excess; then use the wet cotton ball to wipe and clean, as thoroughly as possible, all areas of the ear canal and ear flap. You may need to wet and use a Q-Tip for tiny areas you cannot access with a cotton ball. Afterwards, gently blot mostly dry with cotton pad, ball, or soft, clean cotton rag (do not wipe). For fairly severe ear problems, this process should be done 2-3 times per day until better; then once or twice per week thereafter for maintenance. |
USING THE 2% OX-E SOLUTION FOR 'EYES' OF THE PET:
HELP FOR ITCHING OR PROBLEMS WITHIN OR AROUND THE EYES: Saturate a cotton-ball with the 2% Solution; first, drip 1-2 drops INTO each eye. If skin problems, irritation or itching is apparent, gently wipe all areas around the eyes and leave only slightly wet. IF no problems exist on the surface around the eyes, it may be better to just use a small DROPPER to drip 2-3 drops of the 2% Solution into each eye. |
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| Use Tincture of Black-Leaf Topically for More Serious Skin Issues - 'As Needed' |
THE BLACK-LEAF MAY BE ADDITIONAL HELP WITH MORE SERIOUS SKIN ISSUES
USING A BLACK-LEAF/WATER MIXTURE: Mix Black-Leaf concentrate drops with DISTILLED water - 1 part Black-Leaf to 3 parts water. Apply this mixture to the more serious areas - at least TWICE DAILY - at a time SEPARATE from when the 2% Solution was applied (allowing that to dry up first). Areas that are more troublesome - open, oozing, or just resistant to healing - may need this extra help. Of course, you must try to keep the pet from scratching or licking at these areas for healing to complete; this is why you should pay close attention to sections that follow on ITCH RELIEF OPTIONS or HOW TO HELP PREVENT THE PET FROM CHEWING AND SCRATCHING.
TO REITERATE: This is an extra process; such wounds also should get the 2% wetting 2-3 times per day, and application of Black-Leaf should be done maybe 30 minutes later. |
A BAKING-SODA / BLACK-LEAF PASTE 'MAY' BE BETTER ON SUCH AREAS THE PET CANNOT LEAVE ALONE
For POSSIBLE help for calming the itch - while using Black-Leaf to assist with these tough sores - it may be better to make and apply the following PASTE. Add about a tablespoon of Baking Soda to a tiny bowl. Now take a tablespoon of water and add to it about 10-12 drops of Black-Leaf; then pour this mixture over the Baking Soda. Stir this mixture to create the desired paste for application to the sore(s). You may need to add more water or more soda to get a correct mixture. Once completed, apply the paste to the sores that need it - using cotton ball, pad, or finger. This can provide the healing help needed while also providing some small amount of itch relief. This will not be harmful if the pet licks it, but try to prevent that anyway. |
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RULE 5: PREVENT SCRATCHING WITH A SOFT COLLAR; RELIEVE ITCHING |
| More Options on How to Prevent Scratching/Chewing, or Relieve Itching |
SOFT COLLAR Options to Protect Your Pet from Self-Inflicting More Troubles
Trying to maintain some level of comfort is the most challenging part of getting your precious pet through this PROGRAM. Therefore, we provide as many ideas as we can - and we ask the you WORK DILLEGENTLY to keep your pet from constantly chewing and scratching at themselves, which makes things worse, and delays progress. shampoo from the following List of choices - all of which, over our 'decade-plus' history, have proven to be highly effective throughout the Candida cleansing process. We do not recommend the use of hard collars, as they cause too much stress for pets AND owners. However, we HIGHLY recommend that you obtain and use an appropriate Soft Elizabethan collar to put around the neck of your dog or cat to keep them from chewing at inflamed or itchy areas. Pets can carry out mostly normal activity with a soft collar - as shown below.
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| Comfy Cone - Provides a soft cone that can be folded when need-be, and allows dogs or cats to eat, drink, and do similar activities fairly normally. |
Elastic loops allow threading the pet collar - to keep the Comfy Collar secure, in-place, and protected from pulling/falling off.
Allows pet to eat & drink in comfort; OR, collar can be folded back temporarily for easier access to food, water, etc.
Velcro closures and tabs adjust to various sizes, and opens easily so there is no hassle with putting a pets' head through.
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ProCollar®
The ProCollar® is a premium protective collar that is designed to protect your pet from reaching injuries, rashes, or post surgery wounds.
The ProCollar® has an inflatable inner bladder made of a plastic vinyl that is inflated through a two-way air valve much like a beach ball. Once inflated, the size and thickness of the ProCollar® function as a soft deterrent. The inner bladder is protected by a pliable plastic outer jacket lined with a durable canvas material to resist bites and scratches. The ProCollar® is held in place by inserting the pet's everyday collar through the the ProCollar®'s three inner rings. The velcro strap should be placed at the back of the neck and then adjusted for a perfect fit.
While wearing the ProCollar®, pets are able to eat, sleep and play at ease while staying protected. To prevent another animal from biting the patient's collar; Rub with bitter apple or ammonia.
The ProCollar® is machine washable or can be washed with anti-bacterial soap and/or ammonia and laid flat to dry. Always monitor a pet post-surgery to ensure that the collar is working properly. Some pets may be able to maneuver around any collar. |
 Trimline collars (another option) or Comfy Cone or can be purchased online at ArcataPet.com. 
For collars for smaller pets, you can also try - Dinky Dawg.
Also, Each time a pet chews or scratches, the itch will worsen and get more intense (just like a mosquito bite). Sometimes a cool cloth or cold-pak can ease the itching intensity temporarily. |
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| Using Listerine Mouth Wash - to Calm the ITCH |
LISTERINE ORIGINAL (Gold) HAS SHOWN TO BE FAIRLY EFFECTVE
FOR ITCH-RELIEF ONLY: This option does NOT take the place of the other "Topical's" applications listed above. From our experience, this temporary remedy has been effective for over 80% of our customers - in providing enough calming for itchy areas - that their pet can back off the scratching, and even sleep through the night sometimes. This is relatively easy and inexpensive to TRY. And, don't be discouraged; if it does not work today, that does not mean it won't work later on. Simply acquire a bottle of the 'original' GOLD Listerine, and try applying it to itchy areas the dog won't leave alone. Also, since there is a fair amount of alcohol contained, if you're going to use some on an area that is particularly raw, you should soak your pad, cotton ball, or tiny sponge with the Listerine and let is sit for several minutes before application - to allow alcohol evaporation. |
OTHER PRODUCTS THAT PATRONS HAVE HAD LUCK WITH - FOR ITCH RELIEF
FROM EQYSS PRODUCTS: Many people have reported different degrees of luck with each of these products for increasing comfort.
Micro-Tek Spray - Self explanatory; simple wet the affected areas much like using the Ox-E 2% Solution (above).
Mega-Tek Coat Rebuilder - This product is like a conditioner. Just squeeze out a good amount and rub onto affected areas and let dry. |
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| Baking Soda Uses that Can be Helpful with ITCHING |
Preparing a Baking-Soda Rinse and Topical Spray
USING A BAKING SODA AND WATER FINAL RINSE
Yes, BAKING SODA mixed with water used in the last phase of the shampooing process can be very effective at reducing the overall itchiness and smell, at least for a period of time. Simply MIX (2-4) Teaspoons of BAKING SODA per gallon of water; be sure to shake it up so it completely dissolves before using to rinse the pets' body. DO NOT do any other rinse after this.
USING BAKING SODA IN A SPRAY BOTTLE
Mix one or two heaping teaspoons of BAKING SODA with 8 oz. of water. Use this mixture with a spray bottle or cotton balls for the itchy, rashy areas. Reports show that it can be quite helpful for overall itchiness for some pets. Also, soaking a soft clean cloth with this solution, and leaving on a more severely affected area can be helpful to soothe the skin, reduce inflammation, and increase comfort or calmness.
MAKING A TOPICAL PASTE WITH BAKING SODA
Mix one teaspoon of BAKING SODA with a little and add 8-10 drops of the Tincture of Black-Leaf. Rub the paste directly into the itchy rashes or raw areas. Reports state that can have up to 4-12 hours of relief from intense itchiness for such areas. |
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PLEASE - BE PATIENT! This Program Takes Considerable Time.
CANIDA-YEAST CLEANSING IS A SLOW PROCESS! THERE IS NO 'SILVER BULLET' - for solving Candida Overgrowth problems. Our PROGRAM does take considerable time; but, as you can tell by the length of the page and the instructions, this is a very complex issue - with a complex process to reverse the damage.
The time for overall VISIBLE improvement averages 3 to 7 months. This timing (in most cases) should clear the observable symptoms; HOWEVER, at this point - it can easily take an equal amount of time to complete the INTERNAL healing process, and result in a well pet! Completing this is what we refer to as 'Sealing the Cavity'; in other words, beneficial bacteria colonies have re-gained control of intestinal tissues and most Yeast has been removed from these tissues. Medical research shows that you may never clear all the yeast from the system; this, along with relapses we see, accounts for our recommendation for continuing with our maintenance program.
Also, the cleansing process will surely take longer for pets that have been suffering longer - possibly a month or more for each year the illness has affected the pet. Then, you can expect increased time where there is a history of medication usage - including the use of antibiotics, steroids and antihistamines. Keep in mind that vaccinations, being one of the causative factors for such illness, can also increase the timing, OR actually regress progress. So, deferring any vaccination schedules is a good idea where possible.
NOTE: Heat (SUMMER and furnace's in WINTER) is the most significant activator as it pushes the yeast toxins to the surface.
The symptoms, including itchiness and inflammation, often appear to worsen during the initial 2 months of the program, usually beginning at about 3-4 weeks. This Herxheimer effect of the body detoxifying often lasts for an extended period (2-3 months). The process of cleansing Candida can produce flu-like symptoms, nausea, loose stools and diarrhea in the beginning and the pet may appear lethargic.
Make sure to keep an eye on your pet�s general health and temperature and certainly please don't allow them to chew themselves to bleeding if possible. DON�T AVOID treatment by your Vet for secondary bacterial infections that are a result of pet scratching or chewing themselves.
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