Everyone who has owned a dog knows that "Wet Dog " smell! But have you ever thought your dog smelled like Frito Corn Chips or Moldy Bread? If you have and wondered what that smell was, it is probably a Yeast Infection.
A lot of times, dogs could just have allergies but when that yucky, brown stuff shows up in multiple places; around the eyes, between the toes and in the ears; That means there is an overgrowth of Yeast in their body.
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Would you like to know the culprit? Food! Particularly, Carbohydrates such as Corn, Wheat, Soy, White Rice and Heaven Forbid! Starches like Tapioca and Potatoes; Both White and Sweet!!
Here is why these ingredients are a problem for dogs. They all turn into Sugar and that is what grows Yeast. Imagine what happens when we give our dogs Straight Sugar, as in their Treats? Bam!! Yeast Bloom! Check the label on your treat bags. You will see Molasses, Maple Sugar, Corn Starch and everyones' favorite, Peanut Butter.
What's a dog to eat?!! Well, there are a lot of foods available without these ingredients so, again, my spiel is "Be a Label Reader". You will definitely find Grain Free foods and treats. Food without Potato and Treats without Sugar are a little tricky. You may just have to choose one with the least amount of the "Evil" ingredient.
Is your dog scratching night and day? Itching is another indicator of Yeast.
Here is an article that explains more about Yeast Infections:
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2011/05/03/eating-these-foods-can-make-your-dog-itch-like-crazy.aspx
Now your dog maybe able to eat anything without ever having a problem. Great! But if you are see Rusty Red Hair or Yucky Brown Ears.....Changing your dog's diet should be the first thing you can do to help your dog. Remember, we don't want to eliminate all the Yeast just bring it back to a normal, natural balance.
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Contact Dru Therrian 440.286.9070
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