Yeast in the ears

I think there are foods that claim to boost their immune system. It might be a little more expensive but it might also be worth it. I just lost a miniature schnauzer the day after Christmas and she was 9 years old. She was a rescue dog that they had rescued from a kennel. Her paws had never touched the grass before we got her..she had been in a cage having puppies all her life. We had her for 5 wonderful years and having her put to sleep was the hardest thing I can remember having to do. The vet thought she had a stroke and we witnessed the "seizure." It was horrible. She couldn't do anything after that..I had to give her water from my hand. I wish I had known something I could have done but it was out of nowhere. I am not very familiar with hounds but I guess they are like us as they age. Maybe you could do vitamins or something like that. I hear the liquid vitamins are absorbed better.

Any dog with long ears are prone to ear infections. I have two beagle border collie sisters, Penny and Ciara, who just turned 2. Penny has the short beagle coat while Ciara has the longer border collie coat, and Ciara has had two infections already. Penny hasn't because I have seen Ciara licking Penny's ears, (yeah it's gross, but compare Penny's ears to Ciara's, Penny's are much healthier) So, I decided to get this ear cleaner from my dog groomer to clean Clara's ears once a week. Here is the link to the stuff I get, in case you don't have a groomer: http://www.grooming-pet-supplies.com/bc8-1714/petsupplies/item.html This cleans the ears really well, and since I started using this, Ciara has had no infections.

I am not a dog person, but I do understand that any place that does not get good air circulation can get yeast infections. Hounds have ears that hang down, so the circulation is bad, the dampness is there for fungus infections and yeast to grow in. I would do a bit of a search online about it. I make homemade yogurt to feed to my cats, the vet says it is good for them, and I know that they tell human beings to eat yogurt, preferably sugar free, to counteract the growth of yeast in their body. I feel the yogurt helps their teeth, as when they eat it they do not get oral inflammation. It only takes a little bit daily and it is pretty inexpensive if you make it yourself. I imagine you could also get a "probiotic" supplement to give instead, even cheaper. I take those. It is good for the entire immune system and helps them to naturally be healthier.

Hi Savy, Surely a yeast infection is only a temporary problem? I think my vet said yeast problems can occur if the fur gets wet and stays wet for a while. For instance it can happen if a dog loves wet grass (especially if it's long), and runs through it, and isn't then dried properly. Places like inside the ears, and the place where the legs join the body are easily missed aren't they when drying off a dog? I've used an 'over-the-counter antifungal/yeast-infection' cream for my dog. It did the job brilliantly! MC