Yeast Overgrowth in Dogs

Yeast (candida albicans), just as in humans, is a strain of Fungi that is “co-inhabitant” of the digestive tract (gut) along with ‘Friendly bacteria’ and other elements. The yeast becomes a major problem when the Bacteria (normally in command) is eliminated by destructive factors such as Antibiotics, Vaccination reactions, stress, chlorine, etc. Once the yeast has taken control, it can ravage the entire body, with most obvious issues at skin and ears.

Yeast (candida) is a normal part of the digestive Flora and, in a healthy dog or person, is kept ‘under control’ by a strong proliferation of the beneficial bacteria. Your dog will have a “yeast problem” when the necessary bacteria is destroyed by outside factors, most frequently vaccination reactions. That same bacteria, when present in healthy amounts, also accounts for as much as 70% of immune function; therefore, its destruction can decimate much of immune system capabilities.

The yeast troubling your dog – ears, feet, skin, etc – did not COME from some outside source. It was always there, in the gut, just waiting for a chance to proliferate and take control. The yeast gets that chance when the bacterial elements that ‘should’ be in control are destroyed. It is also a strong possibility that a diet too rich in sugar – from high-glycemic carbs – may be enough to ‘feed’ the yeast into the position of “master of the gut”.

Yeast feeds on SUGAR, so food is a huge part of the yeast problem; high-glycemic carbohydrates convert to sugar too fast, giving the yeast a feeding frenzy. Feeding such a food is then feeding the problem you need to correct. You must use an appropriate Premium dog food – Low overall Glycemic index – to succeed on the Nzymes Program.  SEE Nzymes Recommended Foods

NO! Do not worry about yeast ingredients in foods or treats. There are over 50,000 forms of yeast/fungus on our planet; none of them feed on other forms of yeast!  Do not worry about yeast used for cooking; these will not affect what is going on in the Gut. Yeast candida, a normal inhabitant of the gut, can be considered a pathogen when allowed to expand its territory. But, again, since it feeds on Sugar, that is the main worry.  The foods needed must use low-glycemic CARBS – to lower the input rate of sugar into the body. See Recommended Foods.

Per previous answers, once candida has taken control in the gut (Red photo) and spreading throughout, it will affect surface areas of the body. Ears or paws (or BOTH) are likely the first areas of symptoms; ears can get nasty and smelly very quickly. The skin, including ears, is the largest organ of the body, and will always be involved when the body is clearing poisons, toxins, and foreign elements like yeast fungi.

As the yeast overgrowth continues and proliferates throughout the body, additional areas of skin will also be affected. The yeast, poisons, and toxins in the skin cause a standard immune response, inflammation. This causes the itching, which results in never-ending scratching. Think “mosquito bite”. Skin or ears will likely show ‘reddish’ inflammation, and blackening can be an advanced result.

Starting points: Licking at itchy feet, chewing at lower legs or feet, some scratching, shaking of head or itching/rubbing at ears. With progression: See red/inflamed skin areas, more itchy areas, licking itchy anal glands, offensive odor, skin areas beginning to turn black, which can lead to Elephant skin. See the symptom checker LINK to the right to do a full assessment of possible symptoms.

The Yeast causing all this mess does NOT “get into the dog”; it’s already there, in the gut, but spreads like wildfire once enough bacteria is eliminated to allow the yeast to become the aggressor and dominate the gut environment.

No! Steroids only have the effect of suppressing immune function. So, they will lower inflammation and reduce itching somewhat until they wear off, then your troubles come right back – with a vengeance. This treatment option will actually allow the problem to worsen over months/years.

Not really. They also provide some additional suppression of immune function, and they may help with skin-level secondary bacterial infection, but that’s about it. Wherever fungi (yeast) is coming out of the body, this attracts bacteria – which wants to consume the fungus.

Through a nutritionally-focused PROGRAM that STOPS feeding the problem, and begins reversing it. Acquiring and using a FOOD that will help, and then an Nzymes Healthy-Skin Kit, you can begin the process to reverse what happened. Our Program begins helping to restore and build the immune function that was decimated upon loss of the bacteria. Then it provides assistance for the lengthy job of destroying the troublesome Yeast, while simultaneously helping to rebuild the friendly bacteria colonies that must once again become master of the gut environment. This is how health is restored.

We advise people starting on our PROGRAM to expect 3-7 months to get the dog clear of most of the troublesome symptoms. But, the pet-parent should expect another 6 or more months to FINISH the cleansing/repair process. Beyond that, a basic Maintenance Program is recommended – to protect that delicate balance in the gut that is so easy to once again destroy – in dogs that have already suffered with the yeast overgrowth issue.

YES! Nzymes® provides a full 120-day Money-back Guarantee that you will get desired results! We have been known to extend that warranty in rare situations where a dog is having a troublesome CLEANSE due to other complications. Thyroid imbalance is the usual issue when a small percentage of dogs cannot get the progress that most do. You should keep in mind that you’re NOT just buying some products with a promise! Nzymes is dedicated to helping resolve these very challenging issues; and, with endless phone support, we will provide guidance and support as needed to ensure you achieve success!

TWO WAYS to achieve this: you can email your question by using the CONTACT US link under Customer Service at bottom of this page. OR, you can CALL and begin learning about all that friendly support Nzymes offers. 877-816-6500 – hours of operation = M-F, 9am Eastern to 6pm Pacific time.

The SMALL Healthy-Skin kit is recommended for smaller dogs where the pet-parent likes the idea of providing the TREATS to the dog daily, as part of his get-well Program. Some pet-parents without budget worries will also use this kit for dogs over 60 lbs for also the preference of providing TREATS to the dog daily. For dogs under 60lbs, expect the Treats to last about 2-months (because of the ‘doubling period’. Expect the Liquids to last 3-4 months, and expect the Bac-Pak probiotic to last about 2 years.

The LARGE Healthy-Skin kit, with the 2lb Jar of Granules, is considerably more economical, and therefore normally recommended for Larger dogs (60+lbs), or for any pet-parent carefully watching the budget. The Granules will last a 60+lb dog about 6 months. The Liquids should last 2 months or more, and the Bac-Pak Plus should last well over a year.

A> The Program requires considerable effort, though it’s the only way to achieve desired results. Some folks are just not up to that effort. B> Some people get their kit, then run to their vet to ask, “should I use this”? What do you think most vets will say? Vets are business people first, doctors second. C> Some people try to ‘wing it on their own’, not doing the process correctly & never heeding the advice to call for guidance/support – thereby assuming the ‘Program failed’, and giving up. As is the case with everything in life, there is no such thing as 100% success at anything.