Yeasty Ears, Paws & Skin? Here’s How to Get It Under Control – Naturally

No more endless itching, licking, or stinking ears.

If your dog is constantly licking their paws, shaking their head, has greasy skin, or smells a bit like damp bread or popcorn—it could be a yeast problem. Yeast (Malassezia) is always present on the skin, but when things go off balance—usually due to diet, gut health, or allergies—it can completely take over.

And while most vets will prescribe medicated drops, shampoos, or antibiotics, those things only mask the symptoms. If you want real relief, you have to treat it from the inside out.

Here’s how to tackle yeast naturally—and get your pet’s skin back under control.

🚩 What Does a Yeast Problem Look Like?

• Constant paw licking or chewing

• Strong, musty smell (bread/popcorn/damp cloth)

• Red, irritated skin – often in armpits, groin, belly, between toes

• Recurring ear infections

• Greasy, flaky, or blackened skin

• Elephant-like skin texture in chronic cases

• Itchiness that gets worse in warm or humid weather

🥩 Diet Comes First – Feed to Reduce Yeast

Yeast feeds on sugar, starch, and inflammation. If your dog is eating a food high in grains, root veg, fruit, or fillers—it’s literally fueling the problem.

✅ Stick to Natural, Low-Sugar Diets:

• Raw food (80:10:10 or single protein options)

• Cold-pressed food – low-temp, grain-free, and gentle on digestion

• Gently cooked food with high meat content and no junk

• Avoid wheat, maize, rice, barley, beet pulp, and sugary binders

✅ Stick With Cooling Proteins Long-Term:

Cooling proteins are ideal for pets with yeast, allergies, and general inflammation. These include:

• Turkey

• Duck

• White fish

• Quail

• Rabbit

These proteins help reduce internal heat and calm skin flare-ups. They’re great for ongoing feeding—not just during flare-ups.

⚠️ Avoid Warming Proteins:

Warming proteins can make inflammation worse, especially in yeast-prone dogs:

• Beef

• Lamb

• Pork

• Venison

• Goat

🧪 Support the Gut to Fix the Skin

Yeast overgrowth usually starts in the gut. If your pet’s microbiome is off, it shows up through the skin, ears, and paws.

🟢 Our Yeast Support Powder helps:

• Restore gut balance

• Remove excess yeast

• Support digestion

• Reduce internal inflammation

It’s an easy daily add-on to raw, cooked, or cold-pressed diets and works in the background to bring the body back into balance.

🧼 Cleanse the Skin Without Stripping It

You’ve got to manage yeast on the surface—but the key is gentle, effective cleansing, not constant medicated stripping.

🟢 Use Wrinkle Wash on:

• Paws and in-between toes

• Groin, armpits, and belly folds

• Jowls, chins, and ear flaps

• Any damp, red, yeasty areas

This is your go-to spot wash for yeast-prone skin. It helps reduce redness, smell, and keeps problem areas clean without damaging the skin barrier.

🧴 Full-Body Care With Skin Rescue Shampoo

Most medicated shampoos strip the skin and leave it worse off. Our Skin Rescue Shampoo is different:

• Gentle but effective for yeasty, itchy, inflamed skin

• Soothes irritation while cleansing properly

• Safe to use during active flare-ups

Use alongside Wrinkle Wash for full-body and spot treatment.

👂 Don’t Ignore the Ears – Yeast Loves Them

Yeasty ears are one of the most common complaints. If your pet is shaking their head, scratching at their ears, or has a dark discharge or sour smell—it’s likely yeast.

🟢 Use our Natural Ear Cleaner

• Cleans gently without alcohol or harsh ingredients

• Helps remove build-up and reduce yeast overgrowth

• Use weekly or during flare-ups

🟢 Follow up with Ear Powder

• Keeps ears dry (moisture is yeast’s best friend)

• Ideal for floppy-eared dogs or pets prone to recurring infections

• Can be used between cleanings to maintain a healthy ear environment

Together, they help break the cycle of recurring ear flare-ups.

✅ Combine Inside + Outside for Real Results

Yeast doesn’t clear up with just one thing—you need a plan.

🧺 Don’t Forget the Environment

• Wash bedding, collars, blankets weekly in hot water

• Disinfect toys and bowls regularly

• Keep the sleeping area dry and well-ventilated

❌ What to Avoid With Yeasty Pets

• ❌ Grain-based foods (wheat, rice, maize)

• ❌ Fruit and root veg in high amounts

• ❌ Sugary treats or biscuits

• ❌ Harsh shampoos that strip skin

• ❌ Overusing antibiotics or steroids

• ❌ Changing foods constantly – it stresses the gut

• ❌ Warming proteins like beef, lamb, venison, and goat

Final Word: You Can Get On Top of Yeast – Naturally

Yeast flare-ups are frustrating, but you don’t have to rely on endless vet visits, steroid creams, and drops. Support the gut. Clean the skin. Keep the ears dry. And feed properly.

Do it consistently and calmly—and you'll see the difference.

👉 Check out our full Yeast Support Range, or message us if you need help building the right plan for your dog or cat. We’re here to make it simple.