If you live in Australia the yeast removal supplements for dogs/cats will NOT be allowed into customs. However, there is a way to do this, ....they CAN ship the same products to you only with human labels on the bottles and will then email you the dosage instructions/booklet separately or you can get them online at this website.. Systemic Yeast Removal Instructions - Australia
For detailed info on diet read this article as well Mini-Course In Systemic
Yeast
T4, Free T4, T3, Free T3 and a TGAA (thyroglobulin autoantibody)
Once it comes back and you get the dog on thyroid medicine if needed then you can proceed with diet change and supplements to lower yeast levels. Remember no potatoes in your pet's diet, use a meat based dog food, and if you have grains, keep them limited to whole ground grains like oats, brown rice and they are to be secondary to the meat in the diet. Use the best brand you can find world wide- it must be a Holistic food. Some countries can get Precept Precept Plus, ANF and Golden Eagle Foods, they are the best. Locate a good health food store in your town.
1).You will need a good Probiotic, (beneficial bacteria to reseed the gut) you want one that has multiple bacteria in it. Yogurt alone will not do it, there are not enough beneficial bacteria in it. If you have Kefir it will take longer as well. Best is a powdered probiotic in a capsule form.
2). You will need a Digestive Enzyme product, one with these
4 enzymes: protease, lipase, amylase, cellulase , if there are other enzymes, that is fine, but you need these 4 at least.
3). Then, IF you can get an additional bottle of just the Digestive Enzyme - Amylase, get it. These help break down the outer shell of the fungus and dissolve the interior, killing it.
Dose all these things according to the bottle for an adult human EXCEPT on breeds under 10 lbs, then use 1/2 doses.
4) Then purchase a bottle of mixed Antioxidants - this would be a cross section of different antioxidants to detoxify the body.
As the yeast dies off, there are mycotoxins the body must deal with ..that is what makes the dogs skin itch and burn. So we need to detoxify from inside out and you to wash the dogs skin 2-3 times a week the first 2 weeks of detoxing. Use a dog shampoo with the correct pH and rinse the dog in a warm solution of a gallon water with 1/4 cup of bicarbonate of soda dissolved in it. Do not rinse it off the dog , let it dry naturall, because it will stop the itching.
5). Then get Grapefruit Seed Extract - which kills the yeast. If you can find it in a pill form it is best because it is very bitter and you may have to hide it in a soft cheese or nut butter, or liver pate.
Introduce the antioxidants first, then 2 days later the Probiotics - then 1 day later then start digestive enzymes . Then the 4th day start slowly with the grapefruit seed extract.
Ease into it so they do not detox too fast and get sick, build up slowly to an adult dose if this is for a large dog, if a small dog under 12 lbs do half doses and slower than a large dog. This is a powerful anti fungal so go easy, if they get a loose stool, back off a little and then ease the amount back up again. You will get a feel for it.
You need to do this for at least 6 weeks unless and then you can go every other day for a while, ...if the dog seems to be doing ok, use once a week from then on, to knock down the yeast.
Remember probiotics, digestive enzymes and antioxidants are daily and a lifelong program.
The Grapefruit seed extract will be a once or twice a month prevention at some point.. often it takes 3-6 months to get the dog's digestive tract balanced and once the yeast is at a normal level in the gut, the itching should stopped.
Most dogs are at a normal candida levels 3-6 months using these supplements, a good diet and thyroid medicine, if needed (humans too). Here is an article for humans that will help even with your pet in understanding how this works.
Grapefruit Seed Extract Cures for Candida -
By Genevieve Hawkins.
The broad spectrum anti-fungal properties of grapefruit seed extract have made it a potent remedy for those suffering from candida albicans. If you are planning a candida cleanse or are trying to avoid foods that cause this fungal overgrowth to come back, you should add grapefruit seed to your repertoire. According to Allhealthtrends.com - grapefruit seed extract kills both candida and fungals related to candida, potentially doubling its potency.
- Ideally grapefruit seed extract should be consumed as part of a larger candida cleansing program, which includes avoiding yeast, refined flours and refined sugars for a time. According to Dr. Allan Sachs you should undergo a candida cleansing diet for one week before you begin taking grapefruit seed extract. Avoid processed sugars, flours and any nonorganic meats during this time. Cut out the trans fats found in margarine, baked goods, popcorn and peanut butter during the seven day diet, and try to make every meal at home, where you know what goes into them. Also avoid alcohol and caffeine and take a probiotic supplement, which will help repopulate your digestive tract with healthy bacteria.
According to Dr. Leo Galland grapefruit seed extract is superior to other antifungal remedies such as nystatin because it works as well against candida but has no side effects. Galland said that he only knew of 2 reported failures out of 297 patients who used grapefruit seed extract to rid themselves of candida. It is almost completely nontoxic so it is impossible to overdose on grapefruit seed extract during your candida cleanse--and the taste of the product is so bitter that it would be impossible even if your tried.
Continue with the candida cleansing diet but add in the grapefruit seed extract after 1 week. Because it is so bitter to the taste, you may want to buy the slightly easier to swallow pill form of the supplement. Drink 10 drops of grapefruit seed extract mixed with fruit juice (or take a 125 mg pill) twice a day in between meals for 3 days. Increase the dosage to 15 drops twice daily or 3 pills daily for days 4 through 10. On days 11 through 28 of the cleanse increase the grapefruit seed extract to 15 drops 3 times daily or 5 capsules.
Unless you notice continued symptoms of candida (including skin problems, irritability, menstrual difficulties and frequent colds) you should be free of the overgrowth after 28 days. If you still notice symptoms you may have to increase your dosage of grapefruit seed extract up to 5 or even 6 months--there are no long term side effects. Practice continued healthy eating habits following the cleanse to keep the overgrowth from coming back in the future.
Thank you Genevieve Hawkins and ehow.com for the use of this article to assist and educate others.
