Probiotics for Dogs with Yeast Infections

Yeast infections

Yeast infections, yeast rash, and yeast overgrowth is a common problem for dogs. When a dog experiences a yeast or candida issue, the results are usually apparent in the skin and coat. Common symptoms of dog yeast overgrowth and candida:

Rash
Licking or chewing feet and legs, and/or hot spots
Hair loss and excessive shedding
Strong foul odor, bad smell
Recurring ear infections, chronic dog ear infection
Itchy eyes and ears with rash
Thick, rough, or darkening of dog skin
Oily, or dry and flaky skin
General fatigue due to suppressed immune system

The above symptoms are an immune response that your dog may have when experiencing a yeast overgrowth issue. The pathogenic bacteria attacks the dog's internal organs, suppresses the immune system, and results in the above problems on the surface of the body of the dog. With continued use of antibiotics, all the bacteria in the body of the dog is killed, including the friendly, healthy bacteria. With antibiotic use, symptoms may lessen, but soon return and intensify after antibiotic therapy is stopped. Also, treating the yeast symptoms topically, such as with a anti-bacterial soap or special cleanser do not solve the fundamental problem that causes the yeast symtpoms. Probiotics are the answer to dog yeast overgrowth and yeast related issues.

The right dog probiotic will help with yeast overgrowth by:

Crowding out bad bacteria, also called pathogenic bacteria
Create an natural antibiotic-like substance called acidophilin1 (with no negative side effects)
Seed dog intestinal tract with healthy flora (friendly bacteria)
Boost dog immune system