Yeasty Ears, Paws & Skin? Here’s How to Get It Under Control – Naturally
, by Georgia Huyton, 10 min reading time
, by Georgia Huyton, 10 min reading time
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Warming proteins can make inflammation worse, especially in yeast-prone dogs:
Beef
Lamb
Pork
Venison
Goat
Yeast overgrowth usually starts in the gut. If your pet’s microbiome is off, it shows up through the skin, ears, and paws.
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.
You’ve got to manage yeast on the surface—but the key is gentle, effective cleansing, not constant medicated stripping.
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.
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.
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.
Cleans gently without alcohol or harsh ingredients
Helps remove build-up and reduce yeast overgrowth
Use weekly or during flare-ups
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.
Yeast doesn’t clear up with just one thing—you need a plan.
Step | What to Do | Why |
---|---|---|
1 | Feed raw, cold-pressed, or natural cooked food | Removes sugar and fillers that feed yeast |
2 | Use cooling proteins long-term | Reduces internal inflammation |
3 | Add Yeast Support Powder | Supports gut and clears internal yeast |
4 | Clean with Wrinkle Wash | Tackles yeast on paws, belly, ears, folds |
5 | Bathe with Skin Rescue Shampoo | Gentle, effective full-body cleansing |
6 | Use Ear Cleaner + Ear Powder | Keeps ears clean and dry to prevent regrowth |
Wash bedding, collars, blankets weekly in hot water
Disinfect toys and bowls regularly
Keep the sleeping area dry and well-ventilated
❌ 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
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.