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Many dogs experience yeast infections at some point in their lives. Besides the discomfort and irritation, a dog with an active yeast infection can be smelly and uncomfortable for you as well. The key to preventing these infections is by making sure your pet has the right balance of beneficial bacteria in its intestines. This article will provide you with everything you need to know about feeding your dog when it has a yeast infection so that both of you can live healthier happier lives!
The first thing to do when your pooch comes down with a yeast infection is to get him or her on antibiotics from your vet. Antibiotics kill off bad bacteria while allowing good bacteria time to grow stronger and take over more territory inside the digestive system which leads us into our next step…
Once your dog is through with his antibiotics and you see it’s yeast infection symptoms begin to clear up, start transitioning your pet onto a raw meaty bone diet (commonly referred to as an RMB diet). The reason we do this is because this type of feeding plan contains no carbs which means that the beneficial bacteria in its intestines will now have very little competition for space. This allows them to take over and dominate much easier than if they were to be fighting off constant sugar rushes from the carbohydrates found in commercial foods.
When selecting what meats to feed during this time, go with as many different types as possible. Some examples would be bison , beef , fish , chicken and lamb . Offering your dog variety helps keep his system from getting bored with the same old thing.
Once your dog’s yeast infection symptoms are completely gone, it’s time to introduce carbohydrates back into his diet slowly. You can do this by adding brown rice, oatmeal, barley or sweet potatoes to each meal for a week or two before switching him back over to commercial food full-time. This will ensure that the good bacteria remain strong and also reduces the chance of another yeast infection showing up in the future. If you’ve been feeding your dog an RMB diet throughout his whole battle with yeast infections then he should have no problem transitioning back onto store bought foods without having any problems whatsoever!
As you can see, feeding your dog when it has a yeast infection is actually quite simple. You just have to focus on feeding the right types of food without overloading your dog’s system with sugar. Once you’ve accomplished this, it will be smooth sailing from here on out!
