There are lots of people that find their way to us because their dog has some kind of systemic yeast infection (candidiasis) and are looking for a fresh, grain-free diet (like Force or Embark). We’ recommend things like probiotics (as referenced in last month’s newsletter) and to try to avoid antibiotics if at all possible. Here’s another tool in your belt that you might not have heard about: Coconut Oil. The Fatty acids in Coconut oil kill candidia without harming the good bacteria (hip hip hooray!). It helps to promote the recovery of damaged cells both internally and externally if applied directly to the skin. Here’s the scoop:
- Use at least 1 teaspoon per 10 lbs. of your dog’s mass or 1 tablespoon per 30 lbs.
- Buy unrefined coconut oil and if possible, also organic
- You can mix it in with their food in its solid state (we recommend you add extra water to the food to help along the toxin-flusing process)
- Lastly, keep an eye on your dog’s poop. if it becomes very greasy looking or if your dog develops diarrhea, you might want to cut back a bit.
Chat back if you have any questions!
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