Allergies or Yeast Overgrowth
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Note: The Great Dane Lady has been interviewed for articles in Pet Product News and Whole Dog Journal and Animal Wellness Magazine for her knowledge, experience and advice on many companion animal health issues including systemic yeast issues, allergies and orthopedic diseases. Understanding Your Pet's Systemic Yeast ProblemsIf you are reading this article it is probably because you are at the "end of your rope" with your pets skin and/or ear problems. Far too often when dogs are diagnosed with allergies, they are in fact really suffering from a systemic yeast infection, be it on the surface of the skin or the whole system. If this is the case, antibiotics and steroids will not clear up the source of the problem. They only address secondary bacterial infections and provide temporary relief from itching. Yeast problems can be caused by different yeast
organisms. One is Malassezia pachydermatitis, which is a common yeast
organism found on normal and abnormal canine skin and ears. Other
yeast problems involve Candida Albicans, which can be systemic and
the root cause of the problem. Yeast found in the body changes to
its fungal form and starts to overgrow in the gut, causing toxins
to leak into the body and causing a breakdown in the body's defenses
(immune system). The result is that we start to see a reaction (such
as a skin, coat, ear or bladder infection) and the reaction is in
the whole body's system (systemic). If you understand that the skin
is the biggest filter organ in the body, you can understand that this
is where the junk and toxins in the body end up, causing the issues
you see in your pet. I feel this is one of the biggest health problem facing pet owners today, as well as in humans, and the basis for many human diseases. I will tell you now, there is hope but it takes time, effort and patience on your part. So, take time to go through this information and share it with your veterinarian. I will try to keep it brief, a mini-course so to speak, but you have to do the homework! (words of wisdom from this retired professor!) Understanding Yeast OvergrowthHow Did This Happen? There are 3 types of yeast infection: Superficial (most common) - characterized by inflammation
of tissue linings, i.e. skin, GI tract, pharynx, upper and lower respiratory
tract etc.; What Compromises Your Pet's Health? 1). Nutrition - Many things compromise
the immune and digestive system of the body. First and foremost is
nutrition. Poor quality "grocery
store/utilitarian level" foods which are
advertised on the television. Foods that are grain based
(grain is the first ingredient on the bag), and poor quality protein
sources, lack of prebiotics and probiotics in a daily feeding routine,
poor quality fractionated grains that convert to sugar quickly and
become a food source for any yeast/fungus issues. This is why humans
that crave sweets and carbohydrates are prone to systemic yeast issues
as well - that yeast loves to eat sugar. The buzz word in the ads and on TV is "quality" - over
and over they say "quality" but no definition of what that
actually means. You never hear them say it is human grade, USDA inspected,
organic, holistic or natural in any of the ads in magazines, on TV
or on the bags. For future reference, normally only small independently owned
companies, vet clinics, pet shops, groomers, boarding kennels, training
facilities etc. sell the better quality pet foods. (This
does not mean prescription diets either, which are not always made
of the highest quality ingredients). One example is the former Eagle Pet Foods company when it
was owned by the Cocquyt Family.
Eagle had done no advertising, had no budget nor staff for advertising
yet because of the performance of this product line over the past
20+ years, the company grew like a weed after a spring rain, just
on it's merits alone. But Eagle Pet Foods was acquired by Berwind
Industries in 2007. Wellness was acquired by Berwind in 2008 and they
merged the two companies into a single entity now called WellPet LLC.
Regrettably, due to the changes in ownership and the management personnel,
the style of management, the removal of key Eagle personnel, the stopping
overseas distribution of Eagle, and deep philosophical differences,
I will no longer endorse nor feed the Eagle product line. (4/09) These are some examples of good pet foods that sell themselves based on their merits without huge national advertising budgets. These foods are the human grade, and/or organic combination diets that are Natural Holistic lines: Precise/Precise Plus, Nutri Source, Pure Vita, Planet Organics, Flint River Ranch, Back to Basics, Fromms, Honest Kitchen, Darwins, Northwest Naturals, Innova, Evo, Azmira, Wysong, Canine Cavier, Acana to name a few. These are smaller independently owned pet food companies and they put their money into quality ingredients and product development and not into huge advertising budgets. These foods literally sell themselves by word of mouth because they work... and they bring wellness and longevity to our companion animals. When I started out in Great Danes a 6 year old Dane was OLD, that is if they made it to that age. I have had Danes consistantly live to 10 years or older - up to 14, and be vital and active - just a little slower. When pet foods are not human grade, it means they are made of substandard
ingredients, high gluten grain formulas, colorings, enhances, sugars,
artificial preservatives, fractionated grains, crude forms of minerals
(not usable by the body), lacking in trace minerals critical for all
metabolic functions, and protein sources that are unfit for human
consumption i.e.; road-kill,
euthanized pets from shelters and the 4D meats; dead, diseased,
disabled and dying-- these inferior ingredients are passed off into
the pet food market. When pet foods are not human grade, they do not
provide the body with the nutrition needed to sustain long term health
and bring with them substantial toxins. 2). Antibiotics Can Save a Life and
Compromise Health Too. Other things compromise the system such as hormones (seasons), steroids, stress, vaccines, medicines, toxins, flea preparations, yard sprays, household cleaners, detergents, fabric softeners etc. but the two issues I have found the worst at causing yeast/fungus overgrowth are 1). DIET - poor quality ingredients and lacking in nutrients and
variety or nutrients that are not bioavailable to the body. How Did I Miss This?.....A Slow Process Generally this deterioration of the intestinal environment that causes
yeast over growth,does not happen over night, it is slow and gradual
process, just like the reversing of this problem. It starts with something
called Leaky Gut Syndrome. Here is a typical scenario lets say your dog is 3 years old and been fed a grocery store level food. It was on antibiotics a couple times for an infection. He has been healthy up until now, but one day you notice he is shaking his head, scratching his ear or perhaps chewing at his feet -- only once in a while. Then a few days later it seems to be with more frequency. Soon the dog chews its coat, its skin is raw or itches himself more often than normal, and it is obvious there is a skin infection. There starts to be patches of baldness and black spots particularly on the underbelly and legs of the body (yeast die-off residue) remember that skin is the biggest filter organ on the body. In extreme cases the dogs can start to have seizures, constant issues with reoccurring urinary tract infections, lethargy, skin welts and baldness etc. So off we go to the vet
.and what do be get?....we get an antibiotic
ointment for the ears, antibiotic for the coat to make sure there
is no secondary infection, and a shot of steroids to temporarily stop
itching and a suggestion that "this is a food allergy" let's
switch to Hills or Purina prescription diet. After hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars invested in tests
and vet visit- the results tell you the dog is allergic to everything
--things you didn't even know the dog came in contact with in your
home!! (doesn't that "Australian
Grass" only grows in Australia?). It is my opinion the majority of systemic yeast overgrowth problems in dogs, get mistakenly diagnosed as a food allergy. See Feed Program for Allergies PS: A Quick Look At Potential Contact Allergies There are contact allergies you need to consider before you go to
all this expense of allergy testing, provided you go that route. Take
a careful assessment of any changes in cleaning supplies, detergents,
aerosol sprays and carpet sprinkle products. You may just have a"Taa-Da"
moment and save youself some major $$ in testing. Systemic Yeast Issues: How the Parts Relate To The Whole.Many contemporary veterinarians, like physicians are not trained in holistic approaches, they are trained in the allopathic method which means to look at the "parts" that are wrong and fix them with drugs and surgery. To understand and diagnose Systemic Yeast Overgrowth your veterinarian must understand that the visible symptoms you see on the outside of the dog; chewing, itching, ear infections, shedding, sores etc is only the "tip of the iceberg". You must look deeper at the core or origin of the problem and not simply treat the symptoms on a surface level. In other words..look at the whole animal, inside out and see how all the parts relate to this whole animal. Beneath the Surface To understand systemic yeast flare-up you need to know the mechanics. In a nutshell . When the yeast/fungus starts to over grow in the gut, it destroys the mucus lining of the intestinal wall, which is a protective lining. The digestive tract is a "closed system" much like a real septic system, and it is designed to keep the waste toxins from leaking through the walls of the digestive system and into the blood stream. When this mucus lining is broken down due to fungus growing out of control and fungus die-off, it allows body toxins and waste to leak through the walls of the digestive tract and into the bloodstream, in short it is like the body is becoming septic. What makes this problem worse is, as the fungus dies off and decays, the waste from the fungus/yeast alone can make you "sicker than a dog". When the toxins leak into the body a whole cascade of events starts to take place, one of which is the alteration of the pH of the gut, bladder and reproduction organs. These changes in the body are the "symptoms" you recognize when you have yeast overgrowth. It is referred to as 4 stages of severity of overgrowth depending on these symptoms. The list is far to many to list here, so I will name a few that seem to be the worst in animals: Rashes - Itching -Body Odor - Smelly Ears - Reoccurring Ear & Bladder infections -Red Skin - Sores - Scabs - Shedding - Arthritis - Genital Discharge - Hotspots - Blackened skin. Keep in mind the biggest filter organ in the body is the skin so when these toxins leak out of the contained system and into the bloodstream, they eventually make their way to the outer layer, the skin, and deposit the toxins on the surface of the skin causing itching, irritation, odor and then a secondary bacterial infections become a problem as well. Reoccurring ear infections are often treated with antibiotic, which don't even touch yeast infections of the ears, and in fact make it worse as it destroys the beneficial bacteria of the ear canal, altering the pH of the ear and making it comfy for yeast to want to grow there. Can We Fix This Mess? The answer is YES - we can fix or reverse this mess, it takes time, patience and you changing some of the feeding protocol with your pet, but YES we can do it. Here goes: 1) We MUST have your pet's
thyroid checked - the yeast removal kit will not work without
if there is a thyroid issue with your dog- this is critical in
getting systemic yeast cleared up.
3). Order and Introduce the Yeast Removal Kit #30 FOR MULTIPLE PETS WITH YEAST ISSUES - Super Yeast Removal Kit #40 4) Use SeaCure doing the detoxification
process to speed the healing. The K9 Ear Solutions
works best for the very toughest of ear issues and, it
is not cost prohibitive and in a large bottle for many days treatments
in these tough ear cases and can be used on the feet or hotspots.
I keep it on hand all the time.
LEFT - BEFORE K9 EAR SOLUTIONS RIGHT - AFTER USE OF K9 EAR SOLUTIONS - 4 DAYS INTERNAL CARE: The Yeast Removal Kit for Pets can only be purchased at two approved websites. 1). First Choice Naturals, Inc. - Yeast Removal kit #30 includes the K-9 Ear Solutions, which is the best ear product on the market for yeasty ears and can be used on hotspots and feet as well. 2) Biopet Nzymes, Inc
- this kit includes an extra Nzymes bottle of pet treats but no ear
K-9 Ear Solutions, so you will have to order it separately. Yeast Removal Products for Overseas The Yeast Removal Kit is not available in some countries. If you live overseas and want to purhcase a yeast kit, contact www.FirstChoiceNaturals.com to see if they ship to your country.Email Jane at : 1stchoicenaturals@comcast.net Yeast Removal Products for Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India etc EXTERNAL SKIN CARE: I have found these shampoo and sprays work best for yeast situations and for managing itching and coat repair
What Do I Do After The Yeast Problem Is Cleared Up? First of all - you need to understand the basis for wellness, besides
a good diet are 4 components, which are part of every single Blackwatch
feed program. They are: This combination is called the CORE 4 for wellness and longetivty. If your dog was on a good holistic diet and the CORE 4 to begin with, the yeast would never have become an issue. So to get rid of the yeast overgrowth we need to introduce the CORE4 into the diet as a daily routine, plus we need to add something to kill off the yeast (Tincture of Blackleaf). So everything that comes in your Yeast Removal Kit#30 is identical to the CORE 4 Wellness Kit with the Blackleaf and Ear Solution added. Maintanence After the Yeast Issues
- Once they have been resolved we recommend staying on the
Yeast
Removal Kit#30 and using the Blackleaf only once a month for
3-4 days. Or purchasing one of the CORE
4 kits + Blackleaf. About The Human Detox Process - as the yeast dies off, it creates toxins in the body. Please read my suggestions on how to lessen the symptoms on this detox process. It means slowing the process which means a bit long time getting back on track, but I think well worth it. Detoxify Slowly To Prepare Ahead - You Have Homework OK - this is a lot of information in a short time, but I know as you read this info, light bulbs went off and there is light at the end of the tunnel. (We will deal with your anger about how long this has gone on, and the money you have spent, at a later date). Be patient this problem didn't happen over night and it won't clear up over night. On an average 3- months is the norm, depending on the severity of the situation, some are sooner. Question: Do I have to keep my pet on the Yeast Removal Kit for the rest of their life? Answer: Yes
- it is life long program including approved foods and treats
(listed on the yeast instructions). But, once you get the yeast in
control with the Blackwatch diet and the supplements in the yeast
removal kit, you will move to a maintenance routine which is explained
in the yeast instructions. We never get rid of yeast, parasites
or pathogens, it's always about having more good microorganisms than
bad microorganisms in the gut and keeping things in check and in balance.
This is the latest photo of Beau which is now a year plus after he
has been on the
Stephine G writes: Here are the photo's of before and after
the Yeast
Removal Kit#30 . Bentley is the black poodle and Brewster
is the white one. Brewster only had problems with his paws. He chewed
on them all the time, and his eyes were badly teared stained. Bentley
of course you can see they picture of his eyes and face...He was starting
to go bald on the top of his nose and his eyelids were VERY swollen
and runny. But, NOT ANYMORE! Thanks so much again! Saved me a ton
in vet bills and such relief to know they aren't suffering anymore....
HOW TO HANDLE A YEASTY DISCHARGE IN MY DOGS Besides using the Yeast
Removal Kit and a change in diet you may have to topically
treat your bitches vaginal tract or the sheath covering your male
dogs penis. Here is a good option and the amounts given are for small/medium
dogs, double for large/giant breeds. Do this 1- 2 times a day for 3-4 days then move to once a day for a few days. In the Morning - after eating and pottying: Take 2 tablespoon of tepid temp water and 1/8 th teaspoon of BacPakPlus
Probiotic (in the yeast kit) - mix together, put in the syringe
and shake it a little..put the dog outside or in a bathtub then give
her a good squirt. Do this for a week as well and let the beneficial
bacteria reseed the tract and crowd out the yeast overgrowth. How Systemic Yeast Infections Affects Humans
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