thanks for the article on yeast! We have been battling yeast infections in
her ear forever now!!! have been to the vet at least 4 times for her ears.
The one ear is absolutely horrible. the other was not bad at all. They
finally switched the treatment the last time, but even that did not work.
It has me to the point that I dont trust going anymore! The 4 visits are to
2 different vets. I was thinking of switching again, but will try the
remedies offered here first. I will not be able to do the cooked meals for
her tho. I don't even get a chance to cook for myself! LOL I'll have
to check out the dog foods available. I've just been giving her purina
little bites. I'm on such a limited budget right now---but if it's between
my pocket book and her health i'll pick her health. :-)

hopefully once we get that all cleared up, her itchy paws will stop too!

thanks
karen/ohio
& Bailey dogge


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>Subject: [purelypets] Digest Number 196
>Date: 4 Aug 2000 09:07:32 -0000
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>There are 6 messages in this issue.
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>Topics in this digest:
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> 1. Re: Digest Number 195
> From: "K K" <KAK32271@...>
> 2. Re: Digest Number 195
> From: Darleen Rudnick <darleen@...>
> 3. Yeast Article
> From: Darleen Rudnick <darleen@...>
> 4. Re: yeast article
> From: taboma@...
> 5. Re: Re: yeast article
> From: Darleen Rudnick <darleen@...>
> 6. Re: Re: yeast article
> From: Darleen Rudnick <darleen@...>
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>Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2000 10:07:08 EDT
> From: "K K" <KAK32271@...>
>Subject: Re: Digest Number 195
>
>My dog chews her paws also. Not to the point of hair loss or anything else
>that was mentioned, but it is mostly after being outside. Is there
>anything to give the poor pups to help this? I've heard of giving them
>benadryl, but not sure if it is safe for them or not.
>
>Any suggestions??
>
>thanks
>karen/ohio
>
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>Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2000 11:58:53 -0400
> From: Darleen Rudnick <darleen@...>
>Subject: Re: Digest Number 195
>
>Please read the article I am sending to see if this sounds like the
>problem.
>
>
>
>At 10:07 AM 8/3/00 -0400, you wrote:
> >My dog chews her paws also. Not to the point of hair loss or anything
>else
> >that was mentioned, but it is mostly after being outside. Is there
> >anything to give the poor pups to help this? I've heard of giving them
> >benadryl, but not sure if it is safe for them or not.
> >
> >Any suggestions??
> >
> >thanks
> >karen/ohio
> >
> >
> >
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>Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2000 11:59:05 -0400
> From: Darleen Rudnick <darleen@...>
>Subject: Yeast Article
>
>
>Yeast & Bacterial Infections -- A Number One Problem Among Pets
>By Darleen E. Rudnick, Pet Nutritionist
>
>
>Yeasts are single cell organisms which are found on the surfaces of all
>living things, including your pet's body. Yeasts normally live on the
>mucous membranes of the digestive tract. Unfriendly bacteria, viruses,
>allergens and other enemies also find their way into other membrane-lined
>passageways and cavities. Also existing in the body are billions of
>friendly germs.
>
>One family of yeasts called, Candida albicans, live in your pet's body, and
>consume substances such as sugar and fats in order to survive. Yeast
>toxins affect your pet's immune system, nervous system, and their endocrine
>system. These systems are all connected, so yeast toxins play a major role
>in causing allergies, vaginal, bladder, infections and many other health
>problems.
>
>When a pet's immune system is healthy, the body is able to destroy the
>yeast. However, when the immune system is weak, the yeast will produce in
>mass amounts causing toxins that disable the immune system and prevent it
>from functioning properly. In this case, the immune system can not
>destroy the yeast. At this point, the system becomes altered causing a
>host of health problems.
>
>Yeast infections are the Number One problem I treat in pets. A day rarely
>goes by when I don't receive calls or emails about a pet suffering from a
>yeast infection. Most owners have visited several Veterinarians, and have
>spent hundreds of dollars without any positive results. In 90% of the
>cases I work with, the vet had ruled out a yeast infection, however, when
>the owner began treatment for a yeast infection, the pet responded
>positively.
>
>Signs and Symptoms of a Yeast Infection
>
>Food Allergies
>Nearly Every Type of Allergic Reaction
>Food Sensitivities
>Hypoglycemia Reaction
>Diabetes
>Constipation
>Digestive Disturbances
>Ongoing Ear Mite Problem
>Depression
>Muscle and Joint Pain (Stiff Joints/Arthritis)
>Dizziness
>White-Coated Tongue
>Brittle Nails
>Hives and other Skin Eruptions
>Rectal Itching
>Irritable Bowel Syndrome
>Asthma
>Chronic Infections
>Infertility
>Mucus in the Stool
>Clogged Sinuses
>Environmental Sensitivity
>Bloating
>Flatulence
>Diarrhea
>Insomnia
>Severe Itching & Skin Rashes
>Persistent Cough
>Fatigue
>Chronic Ear Infections
>Greasy Skin
>Cloudy eyes
>Foul Odor from the Body or Ears
>Discharge from the Eyes, Ears or Nose
>Scratching in or under the Ears
>Reddened area inside the Ears
>Hypothyroidism
>Cancer
>Immune Disorders
>
>The symptoms listed above are not only caused by a yeast overgrowth,
>therefore, before concluding that your pet's health problem is yeast
>related, you should have your pet checked by a Veterinarian to rule out
>anemia, diabetes, cancer or other diseases. If these problems are ruled
>out, it is likely your pet may be suffering from a yeast infection.
>
>Treating A Yeast Infection Naturally -- How To Get Started
>
>The program outlined below are general guidelines to follow. Each pet is
>an individual and has it's own particular needs. Therefore I highly
>recommend a consultation before beginning the program. Purely Pets offers
>consultations at no charge and at your convenience.
>
>1. Diet -- You Must First Change The Diet To An Anti-Yeast Diet.
>
>An anti-yeast diet will starve the yeast and aid in the healing
>process. However, diet alone will not cure the problem, it is only the
>first step. Keep in mind a restricted diet does not have to last
>forever. Once your pet's health improves you will be able to expand on
>what you feed.
>
>Foods that are allowed:
>
>Vegetables: asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant, parsley, squash,
>brussel sprouts, celery, peas, green beans, yellow beans, potatoes,
>carrots, cucumber, collard, kale, lettuce, spinach.
>
>Meats: Beef, duck, chicken, fish, rabbit, turkey, Cornish hen, lamb.
>
>Beverages: water, milk (some pets are sensitive to diary products, so use
>in moderation).
>
>Forbidden Foods:
>
>Anything sweet -- sugar, honey, molasses, maple syrup, corn syrup, dextrose
>Buttermilk
>Cheeses
>Packaged cereal
>Cottage cheese
>Crackers
>Flour enriched with vitamins from yeast
>Mushrooms
>Packaged & processed foods
>Peanuts
>Pretzels
>Sorbital
>Sweet Potatoes and yams
>Vitamin/minerals from yeast source
>Yeast breads
>Sausage
>Bacon
>Corn beef
>Lunch meats
>Smoked turkey
>Ham
>Sauces, gravies
>
>Avoid Dry Dog/Cat foods containing:
>Poultry-by-product meal
>Meat-by-products
>Corn syrup
>Caramel coloring
>Rice flour
>Wheat gluten
>Corn gluten
>Sugar
>Dog biscuits containing the above.
>ALL grains -- white rice, brown rice, wheat, oats, barley
>Below are some simple crockpot recipes:
>
>Chicken n' Potatoes
>
>1 package of chicken thighs with skin (family pack)
>Remove skin on half of the pieces and discard.
>2 cups fresh sliced potatoes
>1 1/2 cup water
>1 bag frozen vegetables or 2 cups fresh vegetables (one vegetable)
>
>In crockpot place chicken, potatoes, 1 1/2 cups water.
>Cook on LOW for 6 hours or until the chicken is completely cooked.
>Add 1 bag frozen/fresh vegetables. Stir.
>Meal is complete.
>
>Before serving, remove the bones.
>Refrigerator for 6 days -- then discard.
>
>Chicken n' Beans
>
>1 package of chicken thighs with skin (family pack)
>Remove skin on half of the pieces and discard.
>1 can kidney beans drained (10 oz. can)
>1 1/2 cup water
>1 bag frozen vegetables or 2 cups fresh vegetables
>
>In crockpot place chicken, 1 1/2 cups water.
>Cook on LOW for 6 hours or until the chicken is completely cooked.
>Add 1 bag frozen/fresh vegetables and Kidney beans. Stir.
>Meal is complete.
>
>Before serving, remove the bones.
>Refrigerator for 6 days -- then discard.
>
>Beef Melody
>
>2 lbs. medium fat ground meat or cubed steak
>2 cups fresh potatoes with skin
>2 beef bouillon cubes
>1 1/2 cup water
>1 bag frozen vegetables or 2 cups fresh vegetables
>
>In crockpot place beef, 2 beef bouillon cubes, potatoes, 1 1/2 cups water.
>Cook on LOW for 6 hours or until the beef is completely cooked. Turn pot
>off and add 1 bag frozen/fresh vegetables and potatoes. Stir.
>Meal is complete.
>
>Before serving, remove the bones.
>Refrigerator for 6 days -- then discard.
>
>Alternative your meat, vegetables and grains on a weekly basis.
>
>I am well aware that many pet owners do not have the time to cook meals for
>their pet. You should not feel guilty or feel that you will never get the
>problem under control. You can feed a high quality dry food and still get
>the problem under control, however, it will take a little longer.
>
>Sirius is a high quality dog/cat food that includes chicken meal, turkey
>meal, whole brown rice and other high quality ingredients. With the
>addition of Sirius and the supplements listed below you will be able to get
>a yeast infection under control.
>
>It is extremely important to feed your pet several small meals a day
>regardless of a health problem. It is NOT healthy to feed your pet once a
>day. Keep in mind when you eat once a day you feel irritable, dizzy and
>then you overeat. Pets need to eat as we do -- breakfast, lunch, dinner
>and a light snack before bedtime. If every pet owner did this, we would
>see a decline in health problems immediately. I will outline the ideal
>schedule, however, you need to work this out with your schedule and your
>convenience.
>
>7:00 a.m. or when you get up: Dry food or homemade diet.
>11:00 a.m. Light snack: Fruit, *vegetable or **yogurt.
>3:00 p.m Light snack: Fruit, vegetable or yogurt.
>7:00 p.m. Dinner: Dry food or homemade diet.
>Before bed: Light snack: Fruit, vegetable or yogurt.
>
>*Do not feed fruits and vegetables together just one or the other.
>
>**I highly recommend Stoneyfield Farm yogurt www.stoneyfield.com. Visit
>their website and type in your city and state to see where you can purchase
>it. This yogurt contains:
>
>Cultured pasteurized nonfat milk, naturally milled sugar, natural vanilla
>flavor, pectin, turmeric, made with multiple organisms: S. Thermophilus,
>L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, bifidus, L. Casei and L. Reuteri live active
>cultures.
>
>Purchase the French Vanilla. If you are not able to get Stoneyfield
>yogurt, purchase Dannon Plain yogurt.
>
>2. Supplementing is a Must in Treating Yeast/Bacterial/Fungi/Mites/Ear
>infections:
>
>When you give your pet antibiotics, especially if you give them repeatedly,
>many of the friendly germs in their body are wiped out. Therefore,
>antibiotics kill friendly germs while they're killing enemies -- allowing
>yeasts to multiply. Since yeast is not harmed by these antibiotics, they
>spread out and raise large families that thrive in moist, dark, warm
>places, such as the mouth, intestines, ears, and nose. When yeasts
>multiply, they put out toxin which circulate through your pet's body and
>make them sick.
>
>Product Recommendations:
>
>Yeast & Fungal Detox www.purelypets.com
>
>This is a natural antifungal, antibacterial and anti-yeast liquid. It
>helps the body eliminate Candida overgrowth, vaginal infection, fungal
>infections and ringworm. It is also supportive in the reduction of Valley
>Fever. This liquid would be given 3-4 times a day. 1 drop is used per 5
>lbs. of body weight.
>
>Ingredients Include:
>
>Fresh Spilanthes Leaf & Root, Grape Root, Juniper Berry, Usnea Lichen and
>Myrrh Gum tincture of natural antifungal, antibacterial and anti-yeast
>properties.
>
>Mega Pet www.purelypets.com
>
>A Yeast Free vitamin supplement containing vitamins, minerals, and amino
>acids. It aids in supporting the immune system during the yeast process.
>
>The vitamin used must be Yeast Free (Nutritional Yeast and Brewer's Yeast).
>
>Herbal Wormer www.purelypets.com
>
>Worms thrive in a yeast ridden body therefore, it is very important to keep
>the body clean of worms to prevent further health problems.
>
>Ear Relief Wash and Dry www.purelypets.com
>
>Yeast most often causes ear infections and discharge. If this is a
>problem, I recommend Ear Relief Wash and Dry. This product provides fast
>relief for pet's ears that itch, smell or appear to be raw, red, sore or
>greasy. Also helps prevent ear scratching, swimmers ear and wax buildup.
>
>Dermaplex Shampoo www.purelypets.com
>
>This shampoo is specifically made for pets suffering from yeast and
>bacterial infections. It exfoliates dead skin cell and promotes formation
>of new skin cells. It is a natural antibacterial agent, which corrects
>skin health and aids in itch control.
>
>Ingredients Include:
>
>Salicylic Acid, Vitamin A, Pennyroyal, Aloe Vera and is Tar and Sulfur
>FREE.
>
>Conclusion:
>
>Pets may show a response to treatment within a month, some take several
>months, even up to a year. Length of the treatment program seems
>proportional to the cooperation of the owner. In other words, if the owner
>gives the remedies once a day, gives antibiotics during the treatment
>program, or feeds low quality treats and pet foods, the problem hangs on
>and longer treatment is needed. Treatment is very effective if the owner
>remains persistent with the required regimen.
>
>A yeast infection is very frustrating and an ailment that takes a lot of
>commitment on the part of the owner. I admire owners who can follow
>through with the above program because it is not easy. However, when the
>program is complete and the yeast under control, owners report significant
>improvement and a whole new positive lifestyle for the pet.
>
>If you have any questions regarding this article, please feel free to email
>or call anytime. Purely Pets provides consultations at no charge and is
>open 7 days a week 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please feel free to call us with
>any questions or concerns you may have. Our telephone number is
>704-795-7844.
>Darleen E. Rudnick http://www.purelypets.com
>Nutritional Pet Consultant, Purely Pets
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>Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 13:03:24 -0400 (EDT)
> From: taboma@...
>Subject: Re: yeast article
>
>Sounds like I should stop giving my cat brewers yeast tabs w/ his food.
>I wrote before about him. I just adopted him about 3-4 wks. ago. He
>seems to be doing better now. I think I'm getting the hairball thing
>licked. He only vomits occasionally, now, and the hairballs that come up
>are alot fewer, and smaller. He's also putting on a little weight! Maybe
>I'll try that diet, although w/ 3 kids my time is extremely limited!
>
>Melanie
>
>
>
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>Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2000 14:31:28 -0400
> From: Darleen Rudnick <darleen@...>
>Subject: Re: Re: yeast article
>
>At 01:03 PM 8/3/00 -0400, taboma@... wrote:
> >Sounds like I should stop giving my cat brewers yeast tabs w/ his food.
>
>
>Many years ago I recommended Brewers yeast tabs and found that it was
>causing a lot of problems. I know longer recommend it.
>
> >I wrote before about him. I just adopted him about 3-4 wks. ago. He
> >seems to be doing better now. I think I'm getting the hairball thing
> >licked. He only vomits occasionally, now, and the hairballs that come up
> >are alot fewer, and smaller. He's also putting on a little weight! Maybe
> >I'll try that diet, although w/ 3 kids my time is extremely limited!
>
>
>I also have 3 kids, homeschool and run a business, so I can relate to the
>homecooking issue. My solution was choosing the best dry food I can
>afford, feeding the best canned food I can afford, homecooking ONLY when I
>have a chance (most often it is twice a month and I make up a recipe to
>last 6 days) and give them something fresh everyday. For the something
>fresh everyday, i will give whatever we have for dinner. I am a pet
>nutritionist and I don't even do the best, so I definitely don't expect
>others to.
>
>
>Darleen E. Rudnick http://www.purelypets.com
>Nutritional Pet Consultant, Purely Pets
>~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
>A Place Where Your Pet is Number One
>Email: darleen@...
>Phone: 704-795-7844 5 days 9:00-5:00 p.m. EST
>~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
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>
>
>
>
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>Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2000 14:31:28 -0400
> From: Darleen Rudnick <darleen@...>
>Subject: Re: Re: yeast article
>
>At 01:03 PM 8/3/00 -0400, taboma@... wrote:
> >Sounds like I should stop giving my cat brewers yeast tabs w/ his food.
>
>
>Many years ago I recommended Brewers yeast tabs and found that it was
>causing a lot of problems. I know longer recommend it.
>
> >I wrote before about him. I just adopted him about 3-4 wks. ago. He
> >seems to be doing better now. I think I'm getting the hairball thing
> >licked. He only vomits occasionally, now, and the hairballs that come up
> >are alot fewer, and smaller. He's also putting on a little weight! Maybe
> >I'll try that diet, although w/ 3 kids my time is extremely limited!
>
>
>I also have 3 kids, homeschool and run a business, so I can relate to the
>homecooking issue. My solution was choosing the best dry food I can
>afford, feeding the best canned food I can afford, homecooking ONLY when I
>have a chance (most often it is twice a month and I make up a recipe to
>last 6 days) and give them something fresh everyday. For the something
>fresh everyday, i will give whatever we have for dinner. I am a pet
>nutritionist and I don't even do the best, so I definitely don't expect
>others to.
>
>
>Darleen E. Rudnick http://www.purelypets.com
>Nutritional Pet Consultant, Purely Pets
>~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
>A Place Where Your Pet is Number One
>Email: darleen@...
>Phone: 704-795-7844 5 days 9:00-5:00 p.m. EST
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