Hi I'm Dan Scott canine nutrition and home remedy specialist and in this
video I'll talk about why you have an itchy dog, the causes, the role yeast
plays and five natural solutions to the problem.
An itchy dog can be very unsettling and I remember in the past feeling bad about the problem
as my dog scratched himself incessantly until I came up with the answer to make it stop,
and once fixed we could both relax and breathe a deep sigh of relief. Yeast is
present all over the inside and outside of your dog as part of their natural
flora and bacteria of all kinds are present, both good and bad, and when
something disrupts this balance, the bad bacteria takes over and yeast outbreaks
are the result. So what could be disrupting the balance? Generally it
comes down to two culprits: drugs and diet. Solve these two issues and your dog
gets back into balance and the yeast problem stops. Overuse of antibiotics
destroys your dog's gastro intestinal flora leading to yeast outbreaks, and
feeding a kibble only diet, high in carbohydrates also leads to yeast
overgrowth. It's important to solve the underlying problem of your dogs yeast
overgrowth and rebalance their system, and later I'll tell you about solving
the important diet connection and how that leads to overuse of antibiotics. The
first natural way to help solve your dog's yeast problem and to place the
over-reliance on vet prescribed antibiotics and their indiscriminate
killing of your dog's flora, is Oregano oil. Oregano oil is a constant in my
household first aid cupboard, I simply could not be without it.
Oregano oil is nature's doctor in a bottle and super antibiotic that treats
yeast infections, fungal infections, gut health problems, colds and boosts your
dog's immune system, and there are many published scientific medical studies on
the properties and effectiveness of Oregano
oils active ingredient carvacrol. It contains vitamin A, C, E, B6, K, as well as
iron, magnesium and calcium and it also contains rosmarinic acid, a powerful
antioxidant and it's essential oils are also anti inflammatory
and anti-microbial. Carvacrol inhibits the growth of several different
bacterial strains and it's also anti pleomorphism killing bacteria, fungi
and viruses that have the ability to shape-shift and take on different forms
within the body. Oregano oil can be used orally, topically or diffused and the
pure oil of oregano you buy is very strong and should never be applied undiluted
directly to skin or swallowed, being very acrid in it'll burn. As a general
internal antibiotic, you can dilute the oil at 4 to 1 for a 20% solution which
leaves a slight tingling sensation that's fine for humans and dogs. Mix the
pure oregano oil with virgin olive oil that one part oregano oil to four
parts olive oil, which makes a 20% solution. Oregano oil has excellent
antifungal properties for yeast infections, cancers, allergies, parasites,
digestive problems, kennel cough, or to boost the immune system.
Rub some oregano oil mixed with virgin olive oil on the pads of your dog's
feet and between the toes daily. It will soak in and do the job of an antibiotic
for internal infections but without killing off your dog's gut flora like
vet prescribed antibiotics do and also add a few drops masked in your dog's
food or if it's possible give directly by mouth using a dropper. Your dog won't
like the taste but they'll like the feeling of wellness Oregon oil gives them quite
quickly. For skin lesions, skin cancers, sarcoptic and demodectic mange, bee stings
and bug bites, ear infections, muscle pain, arthritis, contact dermatitis and any
type of external yeast infection, rub the 20% solution onto the area daily until
it's gone, and I'll leave a link in the description below to a video going into
more details and uses for Oregon oil. The second way to solve yeast problems is by
boosting your dog's immune system with Beta Glucan.
Nothing does more to boost your dog's immune system than this extract of oats,
barley, yeast or mushrooms. It's a must-have aid to restoring, boosting and
protecting your dog's immune system to yeast outbreaks. Beta Glucan as a
supplement, is also a proven anti tumor an anti microbial, binding to receptors
on macrophages and other cells in the body's tissues
and these are the body's white blood cells that devour bacteria, foreign cells,
dead and dying cells, mutated cells and other negative invaders in the
bloodstream. And when you give Better Glucan supplement, these immune cells
are more active more powerful and effective in attacking and consuming
what doesn't belong in your dog's system. Blood sugar metabolism and insulin is
another area of benefit here, you'll especially want to give your dog Beta
Glucan if they suffer any type of cancer, a weak immune system, yeast imbalance or
diabetes. This nutrient will benefit any dog, making them healthier, less
allergenic, less stressed, faster healing and more resistant to infection
from microbes, bacteria and viruses. It's doing this because it's boosting the
dog's immune system to control and balance things like yeast bacteria
levels. Use the capsules for everything internal and the cream for skin
conditions such as burns, wounds and any excema or skin cancer condition.
Be careful to buy a quality brand as many claims are made,
make sure the cream is stated to have at least one percent real better glucan in
it and if you buy the hundred milligram capsules then open up the capsule and
pour out half on to dog food at fifty milligrams for small dogs and the whole
hundred milligrams for larger dogs, and do this daily. There are no side effects,
very safe and it's very powerful. Number three is kefir, now kefir will
introduce as many as 36 strains of healthy bacteria into your dog's
gastrointestinal system and it's also packed with vitamins and minerals, vital
to your dog. Kefir resembles a natural plain yogurt and it's comprehensive list
of bacteria strains, out-compete the bad bacteria in your dog's gut to build a
healthier balance and stop yeast problems. You can easily buy kefir at
your local supermarket in the cold section or grow your own at home. I've
recently started making my own kefir for the whole family and it really benefits
everyone's gut health including my dog. Kefir grains are added to whole milk and
allow to ferment, creating the resulting yogurt like drink that tastes a little
tangy and dogs generally love it. This is a great natural way to get those
much-needed healthy bacteria into your dog's system, especially if they've been
on antibiotics recently. Number four is apple cider vinegar. This
staple of the home remedy cupboard has many uses. Apple cider vinegar has
excellent yeast fighting abilities, just add one teaspoon to your dog's drinking
water for internal cleansing and help neutralize your dog's ph levels. It makes
a great ear wash to clean out yeast years. Mix apple cider vinegar with water
and equal proportions to make a natural antiseptic and swab out the ears of
debris until clean. And last is colloidal silver, an effective antibiotic,
antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antiviral, great for yeast infections. You
can apply as an ear wash to clean out the ears, then deliver a half dropper
into the ear canal to kill an ear infection quickly. Your dog will shake
out the excess and infections have been resolved within as little as 24 hours.
There's also a spray available for easy administration and you can add a dropper
to drinking water or give directly by mouth, where it can kill harmful yeast
bacteria. I'll leave a link in the description below to a video going into
more details on the benefits of colloidal silver. Swab silver solution
over your dog's itchy skin or use the spray version weekly to resolve yeast
issues and stop itching and this will restore your dog's pH levels and keep
yeast at bay. I'll leave links to the remedies discussed, so you get the most
effective options available. Back to that all-important diet connection. If you
feed your dog a kibble only diet and yeast is a problem, leading to antibiotic
use, the five remedies will help greatly, but to solve the underlying course and
bring longer-term balance to your dog system,
it's your dog's diet that needs looking at. This is why I created the Healthier
Kibble Diet as part of my ebook Feed Your Dog Better to help kibble feeding dog
owners reclaim their dog's health from ear infections that plague so many dogs.
It works wonders for dogs with yeast infections and within days you'll notice
positive improvements and this is a great diet for the kibble feeder that
actually saves money as veterinary costs are halved over time as proven from
over six years of testing. So stop the situation from turning into a
never-ending cycle, do the best for your dog, switch the diet up a little with
the Healtier Kibble Diet, it provides welcome relief without
having to change your regular kibble diet. You'll find a link below in the
description to a video explaining more about the Healthier Kibble Diet. And if you
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until next time I'll see you then bye for now.