Homeopathic treatment for dog ear yeast infection?

[cassie]

Too many people don't realize one simple fact. Just because something is natural it does not therefore also mean that it is effective and/or safe. Some natural treatments people swear by can be shown to not only not work but can be downright lethal. Pays to do a little research.

 

[Redskyatnitehnc]

http://www.magazine.ayurvediccure.com/home-remedies-for-dog-with-yeast-infection-in-ears/

 

[meno]

FYI. One post states boric acid. I am a doctor and boric acid is toxic if ingested.

 

[HCNC]

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002485.htm

 

[CrazyGSDLover]

In response to the VET WHO POSTED. We have a very large German shepherd that has had yeast ear infections for the past 7 years of his life. They were easy to deal with at first. Now Hans does not want us to touch or look at his ears cause they hurt so much. I went and bought the ear wash stuff our vet recommends but that doesn't improve the ears either. We have used a nystatin mixture Ina syringe when it's really bad and that works but it's like going to the rodeo to get the meds in. R

Right now Hans has black yeasty smelling drainage coming from his ears. I have unused a store bought tee tree oil wash from pet co but that he didn't like. I'm going to mix my own tee tree oil in minimal water and try that In his ears. If that does not work then I will be trying the white vinegar treatment. I don't want to put the alcohol in it as he's ears are raw and very sore. I may also try adding some boric acid to the mix because it kills things all roach created so might work on all things yeast created.

I have been putting vagasil and monistat cream on my fingers and just rubbing the out pinna and large area of the ear that I can. I haven't gotten down to the ear canal. It seems to give home some minor relief.

We have done the following change from kibbles to 100% raw diet. Our dogs eat a mix of beef, bison, venison, lab, elk organic beef processed by our local butcher. They're healthy and coats Are beautiful. They improved with in 2 months of starting them on that diet. The yeast infections have been frequent (3-4 x's year) every year. We take him in and a nystatin type thick liquid mixture is drawn up in 3 ml syringes for me to inject into his ears once a week. When we are doing that, and have an army of men around to help hold him down and keep his ears open so I don't jab his ear drum, I can see great improvement. When we are out then it starts to work its way back. I use the ear wash prescribed. Right now Hans ear are so dry, scaly, red, tender to touch, and he won't even let me look at them without whining. Tonight I put a little coconut oil on the outer ears but that seemed to make them very red. I did make a mix of vetercyn and nystatin cream and go oped that up on a round cotton flat and I got it down in his eardrum and then on his upper ears. We'll see how that works for him. I'm so tried of seeing him in pain and shaking his head like hus brains might fall out.

Thanks...concerned gds mom(RN)

 

[OnceOffComment]

Hi,

I know this thread is over 4 years old now, but I thought let you know how you can get rid of a yeast/fungal infection because a lot of people seem to have the same problem looking at the replies...

The reason why your dog has a yeast infection is because his immune system is compromised. A dog or any other animal should normally be able to throw off an infection quite quickly, however every time your dog received a worming or anti-biotics, or sedation, his intestinal flora got killed off, which is the key to his immune function. So you just need to help him restore his immune system function and give some NATURAL antifungal herbs and he will be able throw off the infection.

SO PLEASE PEOPLE, DON"T EVER SAY THAT THE DOG JUST HAS TO LIVE WITH IT... YOU CAN GIVE YOU RDOG A ITCH FREE LIFE IF YOU HELP HIS IMMUNE SYSTEM

So you will need to get the following things:

1. a probiotic... most ideally get a 'fresh' probiotic, i.e. one that isn't freeze-dried, but comes in a liquid with living microbes. Just google something like animal probiotic fresh living. If you don't find something specific for dogs, just get something for horses or cattle and adjust the dose according to his bodyweight. Give him this for many months (even though the infection will be dealt with much faster than that).

2. Olive Leaf tincture or capsules... this is a strong antifungal, that will kill the yeast infection. Give the dog again the amount appropropriate for his body weight. You can get this online or in a herbal dispensary or health shop. Alternatively you can also use Cat's Claw or a combination of both.

3. Grapefruit Seed or Citrus Seed capsules... this is another potent natural antifungal. Same here, give him a dose that is suitable for his body weight.

4. rub a couple of drops of pure natural Palmarosa essential oil in his ears, this will kill the fungus quickly and reduce itching.

Be aware that he may have a classic fungal 'die-off' reaction, where he might feel and look very crook for a while. If that is the case, just reduce the dose of the olive leaf and grapefruit seed extract until he looks better again. It is actually a good sign that the yeast is dying, but you don't want to overload your dog's body with too fast a die off. He might more itchy for a a few days but it will pass.

The most important thing will be that you maintain his gut flora, so give me probiotics for long periods of time. Change to natural worming agents (especially Diatomaceous Earth). And you must give him probiotics whenever he has anti-biotics, and try to avoid anti-biotics wherever possible

 

[longlegs]

I have just bought a human probiotic capsule that I am giving twice a day. My 12 year old husky mix has a nasty chronic ear infection in one ear only. It is yeast. No results yet after a few days. Will continue until bottle is empty. Will try the vinegar wash in the ear. Hope he will tolerate it, since there are a few open areas in his ear canal.

 

[karouselkorral]

In "pre kibble" use a dogs life expectancy was into their twenties, ask any old timer. Baby Boomers recall your parents/grandparents dogs. Now - post kibble, 10 or 12 years!!! As decendants of the grey wolf dogs need diets accordingly. Not diets of ingredients not found naturally. How often would a dog eat meat/grain/fruits/veg in the wild, and in what ratio? Think wolf eating prey - muscle, tendon, organs, gut content, bone. One spritz over food of apple cider vinegar - with the MOTHER, mixed half and half with good water aids digestion and anti yeast. Equal parts - applecider vinegar with the MOTHER, peroxide and water for an ear wash is most helpful for most yeast infections - shake to include the mother. Not to be a sales pitch but Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar has the all important MOTHER, check out their research on processing info. Helps people in many ways also. ( baby diaper rash topical ointments for yeast works as temp treatment for dogs ear yeast also, apply small amount and message. Often the gentle message will feel comforting and allow further contact depending on severity of infection.

 

[Patti Peanuts]

This is a recipe I have had for years, it works.

Mix in order:
6 oz alcohol
1/2 Tbsp. boric acid
SHAKE WELL
add 2 oz white vinegar
Shake
add 1 Tbsp. liquid Betadine(generic ok, Walmart makes one)
Shake..

Squirt in to affected ear, and rub in.use daily until clear, then once every 2-4 weeks as a preventative.
I mix and keep in a squeeze bottle, easier to use that way.

 

[Paddy-Girl]

Use white vinegar only. Or start with 1/2 white vinegar 1/2 water. Either put it in with cotton wool or pour in gently, rub outer ear and let dog shake out excess. Paddy-Girl.