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Yeast Starvation Dog Food Recipe

Yeast starvation dog food ingredients

NOTE: In an effort to simplify the yeast starvation dog food recipe I have incorporated the use of supplements. Without the supplements the dog food recipes would need an additional 10 to 20 ingredients. Unfortunately, our current agricultural practices yield foods with a fraction of the nutrient content of wild counterparts.

That said; this dog food recipe is deficient without the two supplements that are essential to the recipe: Dinovite dog supplement and Supromega omega 3 fatty acid dog supplement. Feeding this recipe without the supplements will result in multiple nutritional deficiency diseases. The microbes in Dinovite can also help support a healthy immune system.

Purchase the  dog supplements needed for these recipes.

  • Click here to view Dinovite dog supplement. I feed 1 tablespoon of Dinovite with each cup of dog food.
  • Click here to view Supromega omega 3 fatty acid dog supplement.

Yeast Starvation Dog Food Ingredients:

  • 10 lbs. of raw ground beef
  • 18 hardboiled eggs including the shells-cooled (the egg shells supply digestible calcium to your dog. Yes, studies have proved that the calcium in egg shell is highly absorbable.)
  • 1 tube of Supromega omega 3 fatty acid Supplement (This supplies important omega 3  fatty acids. It also contains natural source vitamin E.)
  • Dinovite daily dog supplement (This supplies a host of vitamins, minerals, digestive enzymes, zinc and live direct fed microbials. Dinovite also has a nutritious plant component in the “Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate” that replicates the partially digested plant matter of herbivores.  All great stuff!)I use 1 tablespoon of Dinovite per cup of dog food or add 2-3 cups of the powdered Dinovite per complete batch. In the video I show the Dinovite Liquid but now I use the powder because Dinovite has discontinued production of the “Dinovite liquid” in the single serve packets.

Yield: 32 cups of dog food.

You can halve or doubled the yeast starvation dog food recipe to accommodate the size of your dog or for multi-dog households. Do not feed this recipe without Dinovite and Supromega dog supplements as it will be deficient.

Crushed eggs for dog food

Crushed eggs for dog food
Ground beed and crushed eggs mixed and ready for the storage containers
Filling containers with the mix

Directions:

  1.  In a very large bowl, bucket or in your plugged kitchen sink, crush the cooled hard boiled eggs (and shells) into small pieces.
  2. Add 8oz. of Supromega omega 3 fatty acid Supplement (1tube). You can also serve this when you feed your dog. I prefer to add this each time I feed because of the fishy smell.
  3. Add raw ground beef.
  4. Mix well and completely with your hands or with a large,strong spoon until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  5. Yields about 32 cups of finished dog food.

Watch the Yeast Starvation Dog Food Recipe Video

Storing your Yeast Starvation Dog Food:

Place 2-3 days worth of yeast stavation dog food in zip lock bags or plastic freezer containers. Store them in your freezer. You can also make individual patties or meatballs in single daily servings, freeze them on cookie sheets and remove and store in larger bags/containers once frozen. Thaw as needed.

I personally prefer the freezer containers because they are easy to fill, thaw and serve. There is never any mess. I take one out and let it thaw on my counter. Feed my dogs and store the unused portion in my refrigerator. When it’s empty I wash it and it is ready for the next batch. It works well.

NOTE: Remember you are handling raw meat so use common sense when making, storing and serving this food. Use the same precautions you would use when handling raw meat for your family.

Serving the dog food

Serving Size for your “Yeast Starvation Dog Food”:

*Special note: These are general guidelines, we are not trying to land a man on mars. If your dog is losing a little weight and this is not desired, increase the amount you are feeding. If your dog is gaining weight on the serving size then cut back a little. In short, adjust the serving size depending on your dogs age, weight and activity level.

  • 10 lb. dog – 1/2 cup dog food daily + 1/2 tsp Supromega + 1/2 tbs Dinovite
  • 20 lb. dog – 1 cup dog food daily + 1 tsp Supromega + 1 tbs Dinovite
  • 40 lb. dog – 2 cups dog food daily + 2 tsp Supromega + 2 tbs Dinovite
  • 60 lb. dog – 3 cups dog food daily + 3 tsp Supromega + 3 tbs Dinovite
  • 80 lb. dog – 3 1/2–4 cups dog food daily +3 1/2 tsp Supromega + 3 1/2 tbs Dinovite

*Special Note: If you add the supplements to the whole batch when making the dog food recipe it is not necessary to add them with each serving. Use whichever method you find easier.

Introducing the yeast Starvation Dog Food”:

  • Fast your dog for 24 hours before starting this diet. Water should be available to your dog during the fast. This will give time for the old dog food to pass through your dog’s digestive tract. It is important to follow this procedure to limit digestive upset. This is an important step, ignoring this step greatly increases your dog’s chance of having digestive upset.
  • Day one and two: Feed a portion 1/4 the size of a normal meal.
  •  Day three and four: Feed a portion 1/2 the size of a normal meal.
  • Day five and six: Feed a portion 3/4 the size of a normal meal.
  • Day seven: Feed a full portion.
  • Special Note: The whole process takes 8 days when you include the 24 hour fast. This method will allow your dog’s digestive tract time to adapt to the new food.

This method will allow your dog’s digestive tract time to adapt to the new food. Please follow this introductory method, your dog will be fine. Your dog will not starve or hate you. Rapid diet changes can cause vomiting and diarrhea. A horrendous mess all over your house!

***Important Note: Do not mix kibble and the “Yeast Starvation Dog Food” together! Doing so will GREATLY increase the chances of digestive upset for your dog! This will also completely defeat the purpose.

***Very Important Note: Sometimes the yeast causing your dog’s yeast infection die off rapidly after you start this yeast starvation dog food. If this happens your dogs symptoms can initially get worse. Symptoms like increased itching, redness and  sores . Some dogs even get lethargic. This is caused by toxins in your dogs system that are the result of the mass yeast die off. Serving distilled water during this process can help draw out toxins. In this process we are trying to also build up your dog’s immune system and this can take time.

I also recommend a soothing dog shampoo with essential oils like Dogosuds. This will help wash away any irritants on your dogs skin without causing any additional problems. This step is well worth the added time and money.

Good luck!

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Comments

    • Barbara Pellicano says

      Hi,
      Love this site. I have been adding all types of vegetables to my dogs home cooked diet, thinking it was good for them. I do boil them out and chop them up. I found your web site and tried the recipe, with the rice, they liked it. I did notice the ichy paws, so I read on to the Yeast Starvation diet.
      My girl Lucy, a 3 year old Peke use to get alot of yeast in her ears. I thought I cured that with the plain yogurt I have been giving her. She loves it and has not gotten ill from it. Her ears are doing great. But she is now going for the paws. I am going to try your yeast free recipe, now that I know the source of the yeast. Thank you for the knowledge.

      Barbara

  2. Gerri says

    Hi,

    Great site! I have some questions I was hoping you could help me with…

    I have a 9 year-old husky/border collie mix. She has had surgeries and chemotherapy for mast cell tumors. She has been cancer-free for almost two years. I also have a 2 year-old pomeranian/corgi mix. He has been very healthy, except for a skin infection that my vet believes was a yeast overgrowth. I have been feeding both dogs canned Nature’s Variety, Grain-Free Chicken Formula, for the last year. They have done very well on it, however, I must special order it and it costs me several hundred dollars a month. I am at the point where I can no longer afford it.

    I would love to feed both dogs a homemade diet. So here, finally, are my questions:

    *Which diet would you recommend that I feed to my dogs, given their health histories?
    *I would prefer to not feed them grains–is the Yeast Starvation Diet meant to be a long-term diet?
    *If I wanted to add some vegetables instead of grains, what would you recommend and how much? And would I steam them, then chop them up finely in the food processor?
    *I currently give my older dog supplements–K-9 Immunity (with transfer factors and Omega 3 fatty acids) and Apocaps to try to keep the cancer from coming back. Would the supplements you suggest adding to the homemade diet cause my older dog to overdose? Or would it be okay?

    Thanks for taking the time to be of such a service to people wanting to do the best by their dogs!

    Gerri

    • Ed says

      Gerri,
      Since your dogs have had a history of yeast infections I would feed the yeast starvation dog food. If you feed this diet as I lay it out you will not need to add any vegetables. The Dinovite Liquid dog supplement has two nutrient packed plant sources, “Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate and Kelp”.

      I recommend feeding the diet as presented first before making changes. If you are going to feed vegetables to your dog they need to be chopped and thoroughly cooked or fermented. If not your dog’s short digestive tract will not digest them well.

      It does not look like adding those supplements will be a problem with overdosing. The Supromega will replace the omega supplement. Supromega has fish oil and natural source vitamin E.

      • Gerri says

        Ed,

        Thanks so much for your response.

        I will try out the Yeast Starvation Diet when we run out of this month’s supply of Nature’s Variety. I’m glad to know that the supplements will be a good replacement for the vegetables–that will make my job much easier! 🙂

        I have another question for you–I know this is a site for homemade dog food, but I also have four cats. Do you happen to know if they, too, would thrive on the Yeast Starvation Diet? Would I need to modify it by adding taurine (or anything else) to their batch of food? Right now, they’re eating the same food as the dogs–Nature’s Variety canine diet (it’s exactly the same as the feline diet, just better pricing/bigger cans) and doing very well. None of them have any health issues.

        Thanks so much,
        Gerri

        • Ed says

          Gerri,

          You are quite welcome. Yes, the yeast starvation dog food is good for cats. You will not need to supplement taurine because it is in the eggs and meat.

  3. Carol meyers says

    Hi Ed,
    I have an Olde English Bulldogge who sounds like she has been suffering from yeast issues since we rescued her. Her skin is constantly pink in some spots a little raw, she has chronic gas, she has eye tearing all the time and she always looks sad. I have tried all kinds of commercial foods with little success. I also have a rottweiler who is quite overweight, but only seems to have the gas issue. Is the yeast starvation diet only appropriate for the bulldog, or should I feed it to both of them? Also, how long should she remain on it before switching to the easy raw food diet? Thank you, your website is very informative. Carol

    • Ed says

      Carol,

      Yes, you can feed both dogs the yeast starvation dog food. You will feed this food for about 3 to six months. In that time prepare yourself for things to get worse as your dog’s yeast overgrowth dies. This can cause toxin build up in your dog. You may see digestive problems, sores and odor as the yeast die.

      It is good to just push through this time. I recommend bathing your dog throughout the process. I recommend a natural essential oil shampoo to gently cleanse and sooth your dog’s irritated skin, click here to view this shampoo.

      When you arrive at the other side and your dog is healthy you can slowly introduce carbohydrates. When symptoms return, back off the amount of carbohydrates. Some dogs are more sensitive than others and can’t tolerate any.

      • cpaul says

        Hi Ed: I just prepared the recipe for yeast starvation for my 13 year old Shih zu. How long do I keep him on this diet and what recipe do you recommend afterward?

          • Jamie says

            Hi Ed,
            Just discovered your great site! Thank you 🙂
            I see that the raw beef recipe calls for LickOChops and the yeast starvation diet and the cooked chicken recipes call for Supromega. Can I get away with just one of these items?
            Not sure which food my guy will like. He’s getting picky in his old age 🙂

          • Rosalia says

            Hi Ed. I’m undecided if I want to give my dogs rice at all. In the wild they don’t eat grains (unless it’s already in the intestines of the animal they killed) so why do you have recipes with rice? Do grains cause inflammation? My one dog licks her paws all the time and scratches. I want to try this yeast starvation recipe, but can she be on it forever?

  4. Jan says

    Your information has been so wonderful to find–simple, straightforward, and sounds very reasonable. Your site is great. I am now thinking maybe the yeast-starvation diet would be best for Both my dogs. My shepherd-lab is scratching herself raw and the vet said it is flea allergies, which she has every summer, but she is now much itchier than ever and making sores on herself. My second girl, the shepherd-lab-hound mix has chronic stomach troubles. This no-yeast diet sounds worth a try. Thanks so much!

  5. Teri says

    Hi Ed,
    I am really enjoying your site, thank you for the wonderful information here!
    My question is this, if a dog has yeast issues should potatoes be cut from their diet? Doesn’t starch turn to sugar in your system? One of my girls has ongoing yeast/allergy issues and I home cook for them, the recipe I had called for both white and sweet potatoes and she was itchy but once I took them out she seemed to do better. I have substituted beef for chicken in that recipe and she was still itchy but it could have been the potatoes and not the beef. I would like to try your yeast starvation diet but I have slight reservations since I don’t know for sure which one bothered her. If I need to substitute chicken for the beef should I use ground chicken, chicken breast, or does it matter?
    Thank you,
    Teri

    • Ed says

      Teri,

      My guess is it it is the potatoes that are causing the problem. Potatoes contain much starch (a carbohydrate) and this does turn to sugar. The sugar feeds the yeast and keeps the yeast issues from subsiding. Try the yeast starvation dog food recipe, click here to view. Read the page carefully so you understand what to feed, how to introduce it to your dog and what to expect.

  6. Elly DeMeyer says

    I am excited to start this with my 8 1/2 y.o. Shih Tsu. She has been suffering with yeast infections and dermatitis her whole life and I have tried just about everything. I am curious though….the other recipes are cooked. Do I understand correctly, the yeast starvation diet is raw? Thanks.

    • Ed says

      Elly,

      I personally believe dogs fed raw meat based diet do the best. However, many people struggle with the idea of feeding their dog a raw meat based dog food. This is why I offer both forms of dog food recipes. The cooked recipes are light years ahead of commercial kibble. So you can feel confident you are feeding your dog the best with either raw or cooked.

      The yeast starvation dog food recipe is a raw meat based dog food, you are correct.

  7. Paula Mason says

    I just wanted to know what the ‘Yeast Starvation’ diet is used for. I apologize if I’ve missed this info or if you’ve already answered this. I love your website so far. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

    • Ed says

      Paula,
      Many dogs suffer from yeast infections. Yeast infections in dogs can cause itchy skin, inflamed ears, bad odor, sores and paw licking. Dogs with yeast infections are miserable. Yeast overgrowths are cause by a high carbohydrate content in the dog’s food. The yeast starvation dog food recipe eliminates the carbohydrate and starves the yeast out. It usually takes about 3 months.

  8. Betty Adams says

    Ed, thank you for your informative web site. We have a 7 year old Golden and have been struggling with ear infections, skin allergies, licking paws etc, etc since we brought her home at 8 weeks of age. I am glad I found your site and am anxious to get started on this program. One question, we do not feed her regular “treats” but give her apple slices for her treats. Is that a good thing to do, or should we rethink that. I am also anxious to get started with your new diet because it has cost us so much money for drugs and shots that are never ending. I am hoping this will really do the trick.

    Thank you for your help, Betty Adams and Buttercup

    • Ed says

      Betty,

      I suggest feeding your golden the yeast starvation dog food recipe. Click here to view this recipe. I would eliminate all carbohydrate, apples, and stick with meat treats. It sounds like your dog has been struggling with yeast infections. Click here to view a healthy freeze dried beef dog treat. These are made in the USA and contain no fillers.

  9. Krys says

    Hello I was wondering I have a 1/2 Chocolate lab and Pitbull mix. My dogs has been fight yeast, bacterial, and fungs on his skin/ears for years not. At one point his tail died and got greengage and I had to have it docked. He also gets reoccurring hematomas in his ears as well. They keep putting him on zertec and prednasone and I don’t want to do that anymore. I was wondering what you recommend for his diet.

    • Ed says

      Krys,

      Try the “yeast starvation dog food recipe” it should help your dog, click here to view. Keep in mind your dog has been suffering with this condition for a long time so it may take a while to get under control.

  10. Deb says

    I have ordered the LickOchops and the DinOvite liquid for medium dogs; however, I noticed that you recommend SupraOmega instead of the LickOchops when making the yeast starvation diet which I plan on starting my dog on when I get my order tomorrow. Should I order the SupraOmega and use it instead of the LickOchops? I am confused, but I want to do the right thing for my dog since he is suffering from yeast problems.

  11. Randee says

    Hi,
    I currently have my boxer and OES on the yeast starvation recipe. I am using the Dinovite and the Lickochops in that mixture. Should I be using the Supromega instead of the Lickochops?

    • Ed says

      Randee,

      Yes you should be using the Supromega instead of the Lickochops. The additional omega 3 fatty acids will benefit your dog. Lickochops has them also but the fish oil will almost double the omega 3 fatty acids.

  12. Randee says

    In addition to my question above how long can my kiddies stay on the yeast starvation recipe? Do I need to change them to the raw meat recipe somewhere down the line?

  13. Nick says

    If you use the Supromega at the time of feeding, how much should be added? I’d be using it with my two small dogs.

    By the way, this diet seems to be exactly what I was looking for for my dog Harry. The poor guy has been plagued with yeast infections these past six months and suffers from multiple bouts of constipation. Nothing seems to be helping. I have faith in this diet, though.

  14. Anna says

    Ed, I have two Yorkies, one which is being treated for allergies. He was tested by a Vet Derm and is allergic to a lot of environmental things. In addition to the weekly desensitization shot, he gets half a pill of Temeril-P every other day. I believe both boys have a yeast problem, as they lick their feet and smell like corn chips. I feed them high quality kibble as well as a little canned (no grain). They are spoiled and extremely picky. I would like to try out the yeast diet, but I’m afraid they won’t eat it . Any suggestions?

    • Ed says

      Anna,

      Try it but just make a small amount. Most dogs learn to really love it. Feed them after you are done eating and they will think it is table scraps.

    • Ed says

      Elle,

      Probiotics are helpful for dog’s digestion. The Dinovite dog supplements I recommend contain 5 types plus live yeast cultures. Good stuff for dogs!

  16. Lana says

    I have my giant shepard “Diesel” on the starve the yeast diet…is it ok to feed him a canned dog food that has absolutely NO carbs in them? Also, I see DINOVITE has live yeast cultures in it, won’t that undo starving the yeast? Thanks. Lana

    • Ed says

      Lana,

      I would not feed the canned dog food. The supplements have live yeast cultures that are a nutritional yeast. Not the same species you are try to starve in your dogs system.

  17. Cindi Lou Who says

    We have 2 old dachshunds, one who seems to have a never ending yeast problem. The medicine seemed to help, but not clear up the problem, and I could not afford to continue on that path. I would like to try this. 2 questions: 1. Can you sub chicken? Since it costs way less, it makes it more affordable. 2. Is this is going to cause him to poop more to start with and how would do you think it would last? Sometimes, for no apparent reason, he seems to have somewhat of an upset stomach. Thanks so much.

  18. Cody's Mom says

    Hi,
    I was wondering if you have a receipe that uses fish instead of beef, or can I substitute fish into this recipe. My dog has yeast problems, and I want to use this diet but I think beef has many harmful chemicals in it (steroids used in factory farming) and god knows what other crap they use to make the animals larger. I have read that chickens and turkey also have a great deal growth stimulator drugs, steroids ect… in them also. I am avoiding all of this and would like to help my dog avoid it also. Thanks!

    • Ed says

      Cody’s Mom,

      I would recommend chicken. Chicken producers are not permitted the use of steroids. Personally, I don’t worry about it. Anything fit for human consumption is far better than what is in dog food.

      • Cody's Mom says

        Hi,
        Chemicals found in poultry: antibiotics, arsenic and chlorine. Times have changed… and factory farming is a business that uses chemicals to increase production and profits. I shouldnt even say this but my father sold poultry for living- I wont touch it. Fish,wild fish is where I get my protein. Hope you come up with a fish recipe soon, 🙂

        • Ed says

          Cody’s Mom,

          And then you have to worry about mercury levels in wild fish, it’s a vicious circle. Have you ever heard this? You can eat right, not smoke, not drink, exercise daily and still get hit by a bus and it would serve you right:)

  19. Sarah says

    Hi Ed,

    A couple of weeks ago we brought home a wonderful Shar Pei/German Shepherd mix from the animal shelter–he is perfect in every way except he is absolutely driven to distraction by itching. Paws, legs, belly–they all get chewed and licked nearly constantly throughout the day. Our previous dogs have had corn allergies, so we switched (gradually) from the Iams he was on at the shelter to a corn-free better food. No difference. We’re now wondering if it’s chicken–we do dried chicken for treats. I just cut that out tonight, but there is still chicken meal in his kibble. I made up a big batch of food that I feed with his kibble (he’s a very picky eater), which has ground beef, rice, boiled peas and carrots, nutritional yeast, greek yogurt, and flaxseed meal in it. I didn’t know about adding hard-boiled egg, but will do that henceforth. I’d like to do the yeast starvation diet, but need to order the supplements. In the meantime, do you think our pooch will be okay if we cut out the kibble and only feed the homemade stuff I mentioned above?

  20. Melanie says

    I have a Newfoundland puppy (1 year old) weighing in at 140 vet says she is larger thanan average female and is not overweight. But she suffers from horrible skin problems and stinky yeast infections we have tried steroids and evrything for her so i hopebthis works. I had her on darwins raw food but it didnt clear pbthe skin issues because i believe it had starchy items in it. So would I use about 7 cups of food a day for her? And wouldbone packet still be ok for each vitamin?

  21. Rosie's Mom says

    Ed,

    Thank you so much for your site! I am so excited to find it. Rosie is eating very expensive dog food right now that is based on salmon and sweet potato. She is itching less and acting better. I was told she is allergic to rice and chicken, but after reading your information, she may have had a yeast problem. She is almost 12 and this started about five years ago. If I start her on this yeast starvation diet how soon can I tell if it is a yeast problem? Also, since she may or may not be allergic can I just leave her on this diet indefinitely or should I change to another after some time?

    Thanks again. I really appreciate all your great information.

    • Ed says

      Rosie’s Mom,

      I would feed the yeast starvation dog food for at least 3-6 months and see how she does with the yeast infection. Then you can slowly add some rice but sometimes the yeast infection will come back. So, you may end up feeding her the yeast starvation dog food indefinitely.

  22. Erika says

    Hi Ed ,I’m so glad I found this website , my question is about the yeast starvation recipe ; for how long do I feed this food to my dog, can I switch to the homemade recipe with rice after …..thanks

    • Ed says

      Erika,

      You can feed the recipe indefinitely. Usually, you will need to feed it at least 90 to 180 days. Then you can see if you can slowly add rice but sometimes dogs won’t tolerate any added carbohydrates. Any additional carbohydrates in some dogs cause the yeast to flare back up.

  23. Rex's mom says

    Ed,
    Rex has food and environmental allergies. His vet had his blood tested and it showed that he was allergic to beef, dairy, eggs, rice, oats, barley, lamb, and a little bit to turkey. The vet put him on Hill’s DD and said limit the treats. Eventually all of the fur he’d scratched off grew back, but he still gets very itchy in the spring/summer when he goes in the water a lot and the wood and weeds where we hike grow higher. I eventually took him off the Hill’s and put him on Natural Balance fish and potato and when he was bored last winter tried the duck and sweet potato. I use carrots for treats and occasionally make him a sweet potato or give him some fresh or cooked fish or chicken. He gets salmon or fish oil every day and if he is really itchy a couple of benedryl. I would like to try the yeast starvation diet with chicken or fish, but what would I use in place of the eggs and their shclls for calcium? Thank you for you suggestions.

  24. Becky says

    I have a 11 lb. poodle who has been so picky and I was so excited to start your diet and did make the recipe. The one thing that I messed up on is that I did not see where you do not feed them until all other foods are out of their body. I started her on it yesterday (1/2 cup) and she just loves it but begs for more. What should I do and will she have problems because of my mistake?

    • Ed says

      Becky,

      The introduction period is just to limit the possibility of digestive upset. Many dogs don’t have any problems with switching quickly. It is possible your poodle is one of them. Still I would feed less than you normally would feed for the next couple days and see how she does. If her stool is fine than she is fine with a rapid change of diet. It is good she loves it!

  25. KaeLee says

    Hi Ed-
    I’m glad I found your website. This diet looks like a good one for my kiddo, although I’m nervous about the fact that she’ll get worse. When should I start to worry and think about taking her to the vet? Normally being lethargic would be my first tip but you say that is normal. Also, for the 24hr period when she can’t have anything, is there any reason why I couldn’t give her a raw bone like I normally give her? She knows she eats at 6:30 am and 5pm and she starts getting wound up about 6am and 4:30pm 🙂 She’ll know if she’s missed a meal, and thus I’ll have to live with her going nuts all day!

    • Ed says

      KaeLee,

      The fast is a good idea. I personally don’t struggle with not feeding my dogs for twenty four hours. Admittedly, I’m not the one fasting.

  26. Katie says

    I have a 120 lb labradoodle (more lab than doodle) he has recently – within the last two and a half months begun itching his back side, back legs and ears, pulling the hair out to practical baldness. He has been to the vet 3 times, has been taking a steroid for the past two months and an antibiotic for the open wounds and benadryl for the itching with no change. He has been put on Hills prescrition diet z/d which he absolutely refuses to eat. He is not a happy camper by any means and yet he used to be. Even with not eating anything and drinking water occasionally he has still managed to continue to chew his backend raw. I don’t know what to do. From what I am reading here I think he may have the yeast problem that you have discussed. I am like a couple of the others on here – afraid to make any change for fear he could get worse but the not eating thing is just killing me. Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you.

    • Ed says

      Katie,

      Sounds like a yeast infection. Try the yeast starvation dog food recipe. Yes, it can get worse before it gets better. He is currently miserable, right?

  28. Gail says

    I have an 8 year old Jack Russell Terrier mix. She has had problems with allergies most of her life and has been on Prednisone twice. She had considerable digestive problems when she was younger, but now she itches constantly and gnaws and licks her paws. I give her Benadryl when she experiences excessive itching and scratching. Her skin is pink and feels hot to the touch and she has a bad odor. I bath her in an aloe and oatmeal shampoo one a week, that was recommended by her veterinarian, but the odor comes back within 3-4 days. I have had her on duck and rice and currently she is on a prescription diet food that her vet put her on to help her lose weight. She had gained up to 10 lbs and is now down to 8 lbs. The RD diet food has corn in it and I am surprised that the vet would prescribe it since she has allergies. I was wondering if the Raw Yeast Starvation Diet would be good for her and if I could substitute venison instead of ground beef to eliminate the additives that are in beef and chicken. What are your thoughts?

    • Ed says

      Gail,

      It does sound like she is battling a yeast infection. The yeast starvation dog food recipe would be the best place to start. There is also a great shampoo on that page. All products can be purchased at dinovite.com. I would not worry about beef or chicken both are fine. Most ingredients in kibble are a lower grade then what you can buy for yourself.

  29. unknown says

    my son has an older Quensland blue healer…. he was around 55 lbs but the vet put him on a low fat diet and now he is skin and bones… they said he whould not be over 45 lbs…. he has never been fat or even over weight…. but the problem he was in for was always having runny stool…. we can not find out what is going on…. he has nothing coming out solid at all…. what do you think….Thank you …. apollo

  30. Christina says

    Ed,

    I have a dachshund mix and he continually licks his paws and recently he had red irritated eyes after a visit to see my parents in the high desert. I am interested to know if this is signs of a yeast infection or allergies? His poop is often constipated as well. Should I try the yeast starvation diet on him?

  31. Paula says

    Thanks for all this great information and recipes. I have learned in my research that it is not recommended to feed raw meat without the bone. I cannot afford to purchase a meat grinder that will grind the bones, and my dachsies are gobblers and do not properly chew chicken wings etc. Will the egg shells and dinovite supplements provide all the nutrients that the bones would? In my experience so far, my boys seem to tolerate switching between raw and cooked, so long as I wait about 12 hours in between feedings. What are you thoughts on this? Are you certain that freezing will not adversly affect the microbes in the supplements? I was told by a company representative that freezing would adversely effect the probiotics in their supplement for dogs, but that refrigeration is important . Thank you again for your help in keeping our precious pets healthy and happy!

    • Ed says

      Paula,
      I’ve found the calcium in the egg shell to be sufficient. I feed my dogs once per day so they always have 24 hours between meals. I’v never had a digestive upset switching between either raw or cooked homemade dog food recipes. That said my dogs are farm dogs and eat al sorts of stuff. Some stuff a buzzard may turn down. I have had them have digestive upset when they switch to kibble.

      As far as the supplements go, I serve them fresh daily. For me it is easier to measure serving sizes. My dogs range from 8 pounds to 45 pounds. Freezing does not harm the probiotics.

  32. Paula says

    I have lost one of my beloved dogs to pancreatitis, and am wondering if there is a problem with dogs consuming the fish oil in Dinovite and Supromega ? Also, I am concerned about mercury levels in fish oil; are the oilds used in these supplements checked for mercury content?

  33. Kelly says

    I made this 3 days ago, keep it in the fridge, and have started the diet to help get rid of my dog’s yeast problem….but it already has a foul smell like its going bad. Should I trash it and make some more? It doesn’t smell like it did the day that I made it….I dont know if its just a reaction from the eggs being mixed in with the raw meat, but I’m wondering if I shouldn’t give it to him. He had some this morning (small dog, so he only got a couple tablespoons of it) and he hasn’t gotten sick or anything….what should I do?

  34. Lorinda Bushey says

    Your site is a wonderful service to the public. It is also fantastic that you offer comment posting and have enjoyed reading everyones responses and experience’s so here’s mine.
    I have a Shepard/Bouvier (wire haired, ruff, double coated in some places) mix, that is now three year old. Being fair warned these dogs grow fast. That he did, at the rate of 1-2 inches a week. I was concerned about the quality of puppy food he was eating.
    There is only one brand offered here in our small little town..and sometimes you can’t even buy that. After the first year weening him off the puppy chow to “Large breed” dog food I started supplementing his food with Fish oil. Everything was marvie until the fish oil tablets (human grade) ran out. I didn’t think much of it as his growth rate had slowed. It was flea season. Not that it is ever Not flea season. Here after the snow & frost leave us there is no time like the “now” to stock up on Flea preventive or my house will be jumping before the cooler weather hits. I have been told by a Veterinarian that he has a sort of mange. He (Damon) had been biting and itching himself bloody for 2 months. I had tried everything..shampoos, expensive flea remedies, ( changing of his diet to anything better than what the dogs at the Humane Society eat, ( they don’t have yeast problems per say) and yet no better was he. A sample was taken. The sample examined was diagnosed as “negative” as a mange mite. So what is it? No one around here seems to know. The Dairy Farmers I have talked to say, yep we’ve seen that. They call it “Barn itch”. Their remedy was to saturate the dog in paint thinner. What’s up with that Ed? Do you know of this? Needless to say I didn’t do it.
    I am broke from the Vet visits, his fur is growing back being treated as “mange”. That which doesn’t get bite or scratched out, he continues to naw on himself as if he had a million fleas..scratches as he walks and walks into things. What do you think? Thanks so much~
    ~bewildered~

  35. Lyuda says

    I am wondering how much a diet like this typically costs, per month or year? I have never considered feeding my dogs only raw meat and it is a totally new concept to me. I have a cockapoo and a shih tzu and although my cockapoo appears to be thriving, my shih tzu has had terrible skin issues which the vet said are allergies but we do not know to what. Her skin seems to secrete a sticky substance which does not wash off with any dog shampoo that I’ve tried. She has been itching like this for 3 years now and I can only imagine what it would be like for her to get some relief. I would love to get her started on the yeast starvation diet and continue with the easy raw diet but as a college student I am concerned about the costs of buying that much meat (when I hardly can afford it for myself) as well as all the supplements. Any suggestions you might have would be wonderful! Thank you 🙂

      • Lyuda says

        Thanks for the response! Would any kind of chicken be fine? I know everyone prefers chicken breast but I get the thighs as they are juicier and way cheaper. I assume since the beef fat is good for them then chicken skin should be as well? I’m actually nervous my dogs won’t want to eat the raw meat but I’ll try to transition them slowly if anything. Thanks for your help!

  36. Kathy says

    Dear Ed,
    I can’t thank you enough for all your great information. And I can’t tell you how angry I am that the veterinarian I been seeing for past 23 years has not been able to diagnosis my poor little five year old Maltese. I been cooking white rice and ground beef and green beans for my dogs for more than 20 years. I lost my first Maltese at age of 15 to heart failure. I got my two new Malteses at the same time five years ago, one is purebred (Puffy) and one is mixed (Kujo). My Puffy has been suffering from all the problems you have mention here all his life as the result of yeast infection , and I am 100% sure it is yeast that is causing his suffering because mothers know best!. He suffers from very dry and itchy and red skin. He is always chewing his paws and I die when I see how much he suffers. He has been on so many medications off and on and always ends up in the same place again.
    I can’t wait to start your recipe for him, just need your help with few things before I order all the supplements for your recipe. If you could please tell me:
    1- When you say “symptoms can initially get worse” to the point he may be lethargic, how lethargic should he be before I get worried and take him to his doctor?
    2- How long will he be in this stage?
    3- Is there anything I can do to make it easier and faster for him other than giving him distilled water during this time?
    4- How long after he got better should I keep him on this diet?
    5- Should I keep my other Maltese on the same diet even though he is fine? (they eat together at the same time once a day)
    6- The supplements you are recommending is for life time?
    So sorry if I am asking so many questions, but I guess I am one of those people you been mentioning all over your site that are not used to the idea of raw meat for my little ones.
    7- Also do you recommend adding garlic to their food for heart warm? I been reading about it and just not sure. If you do, and since you do not recommend raw vegetables for dogs, should I cook the garlic? If you don’t recommend it, any other suggestions?
    8- Also do you recommend anything other than the monthly drops for ticks and fleas? Using them also causes my dog to itch more.
    Again so sorry for all the questions, and thank you soooooooooooooooooo much for all the great information.
    Regards,
    Kathy

    • Ed says

      Kathy,

      It can take up to six months to get the yeast under control on the yeast starvation dog food recipe. However, most people start to see improvements in about 3 weeks. The first two weeks is usually where dogs get lethargic and more itchy. You can use distilled water and organic vinegar. Also I’ve found Dogosuds dog shampoo is soothing.

      • Diane says

        I have a tiny little guy (chi) that appears to have a yeast problem. He seems to be handling the yeast starve diet well, loves his new food, and is going through his “getting worse” period before getting better. Any who … my suggestion re bath time. After shampooing with a gentle shampoo (can’t wait to try dogosuds) I rinse my little guy with organic cider vinegar and water. He needs to stand in it for 30 seconds or so, and then I rinse him off. It works really well. I was told that the vinegar helps a dog with their skin ph, and makes sure all the soap suds are removed. It seems to help him stay comfortable a bit longer than just the vet soap that was recommended. I have high hopes for dogosuds!

        Diane

  37. Mishell says

    Ed,

    I really appreciate all the information on your site. I have a 55# Lab mix that has had yeast problems since she was dumped off at my house 3 years ago. From the looks of her at that time, she had had a pretty rough life. Not so today, but this is the first dog I have ever been owned by. I’ve had cats all of my life. We have tried every (expensive) prescription kibble and canned food the vet sells. Like many of your bloggers, I am on limited income and decided to make her food myself. She has been eating a mix of long-grain brown rice, chicken breast, mixed vegetables (frozen in a bag which she loves), sweet potatoes and olive oil. She receives 1 cup 2 times per day and we are using up the last of the Rx canned food to take her twice daily Benadryl.

    I have always suspected a yeast infection since her ears always feel squishy and smell. The vet, who we love, refers to her other symptoms as, what they called in school, Ears & Rears. Always licking and scratching primarily at the ears and rear. But she scratches all over. I am going to start the fasting diet as soon as I receive the supplements you recommend. Unfortunately, I just made enough brown rice for a month. (Guess what I’ll be eating.)

    I’m guessing that we will need to continue the Benadryl twice daily for a while as whe make this dietary change. Her stools are good, but when she has loose ones she gets a spoonful of peanut butter. Should I switch to giving her Benadryl in peanut butter when the Rx canned food runs out? This is the only time she gets canned food.

    Thanks for your site.

  38. Mishell says

    Sorry, my previous message was so long. I do have two more questions. I can only imagine the time needed in my busy day to remove the meat from the bones from thighs and legs. Do you just toss them all in the food processor..bone and all? And, Katy loves her rawhide chewbones, is this allowed in the fasting diet?

  39. Rodney R says

    I am looking at doing this for my pug that has yest all the time. Ive been using natural oils to help with his ears and that has helped. My question is im keep trying to click on the supromega link and it keeps telling me that the website is down.:-( but i am wondering if i can just get the pill form and give him daily in pill form. If so how many should i give a 20 lbs pug that i think has bad yeast problem ive read that you said more is better but what should i do? Will this also help him loose those few lbs that he needs to loose to be a breed standard size of 15-18 lbs? thank you for your time

      • Rodney says

        ED
        Thank you, i was also wondering if it would mess up the process if i added in unrefined coconut oil since that is an anti fungi fighter or should I just stay with the orginal recipe? Thank you for your help

      • Rodney says

        Ed
        I am just rewriting you to tell you how amazing this diet is and the imformation that you have givin the researcher. it is now 6 months and Douggi has been on the diet and he has went from 21lbs to 18 lbs and looks so much better since the yeast has calmed down allot. Im thinking he had it BAD cus i went form cleaning his his ears every other day to weekly. but question is how long can you feed this and can i just keep him on this diet for the rest of his life so i dont have to fight with the yest ever coming back? Thank you so much for your knowlege and help, We need more good people like yourself in the world.

  40. sherry says

    I have a shi-tzu who had chronic stomach problems (vomited bile daily and sat around w/ a sad expression). No canned dog food helped, no matter how pure or natural (or expensive). Also, she hated dry food by itself. Finally started fixing her a combo of rice and beef mixed w/ dry food… halleluja she loved it! Another recipe is rice and chicken breasts, chicken hearts, rice and vegies mixed w/ dry food (premium natural dry food) She likes this combo too. Anyway she’s been symptom free once I quit the canned dog food. I’ll start adding the supplements you suggested and your recipes look more refined so will make up one of your suggestions next time. -SO GLAD I found your site, I know my dog will benefit – thanks!

  42. Cyd says

    Thanks, Ed, for your response to my earlier question on a different page here. You suggested I try the yeast starvation recipe to help her chronic licking/scratching, which I will do. You also recommended I not use the Omega 6 product I just ordered (along with several other products I now have concerns about), but use the Supromega product, which I’ll also do. Question: Can I continue to give her a 1/2 tsp. daily dose of a product I order via catalog called “For Bright Eyes?” It’s made to keep away the discoloration she gets from tears. It does NOT contain any antibiotics, but rather cranberry juice powder, lactobacillus acidophilus & hyaluronic acid. It has greatly reduced discoloration, but she still gets this nasty looking “eye booger” in the corner of her eyes, which she frequently takes swipes at; so, I’m pretty sure it’s annoying her. I also just ordered a product called Zymox Enzymatic Shampoo & Conditioning Rinse which supposedly provides a “protective barrier against surface irritations due to bacteria & fungi.” Do you think this product will help her, or should I use the shampoo you recommend? Thanks again, Ed; you are providing a /wonderful/ service! CYD

  43. Anna says

    Ed, I have two little guys, one that weighs 10 pounds and one that weighs 15. I would like to try the Yeast Starvation diet on both of them, since I think they have issues. How much would I feed each of them, and how much supplement according to weight? Also, what could I do to alleviate the terrible itching I know they’ll suffer as the yeasties die off, aside from bathing them in Dogosuds?

  44. Cyd says

    Hi, Ed. I am planning on starting my 10.3 lb. mini-poodle/long-hair chihuahua mix Roxie on the yeast starvation diet today. I’m using the meat, eggs, & the 2 supplments you suggested. As for treats, can she have cooked chicken while on this diet? How about desicated beef liver? These are two of her favorite treats. If I keep her on this for 3 months & her symptoms improve (constant licking, frequent scratching) can I switch her to the cooked chicken w/egg & rice diet? If so, do I still have to do the 24 hr. fast? Ed, thanks again so much for this website, your time, and your kind consideration for all of us pet lovers who want to do what’s best for our little darlin’s! CYD

    • Ed says

      Cyd,

      Yes, she can have cooked chicken on the yeast starvation dog food. Stay away from any processed dog treats they are usually loaded with fillers. After she clears up you can switch her to the chicken and rice dog food recipe without fasting. You may have to cut back on the rice. Only time will tell. Some dogs who suffer from yeast infections can’t tolerate any carbohydrates and other can.

  45. Cyd says

    Sorry to keep buggin’ you, but I’ve got a few more questions! Can I make 2 batches of food, one raw beef & 1 cooked chicken, freeze them, & feed them to her on alternate days, or do I have to do the 24 hour fast to switch from one meat to the other? (Just thinking of some variety for her.) Also, I started her on the raw beef/eggs yesterday, & today is the first day she’s ever gone without pooping; can this diet constipate her? How many days is “too long” for a dog to go without pooping, and what can I give her to ease the problem if she doesn’t go in a couple of days? She’s a little dog (10.3 lbs.), so in order to do the gradual feeding amounts, she’s not getting very much food … if the total recommended amount is only 1/2 c. daily, she won’t get up to that until day 8 of this gradual feeding … and she seems /really hungry./ (Which is good news, actually, since she’s a picky eater.) I understand I can adjust the full amount accordingly later, but what about during this 8 day period? Can I just go ahead & give her the full 1/2 c. (in two feedings) now? Thanks, Ed! CYD

    • Ed says

      Cyd,

      The homemade dog food is very nutritious with no worthless fillers so she we produce less stool. The small quantities of food will also result in less stool. So don’t sweat it.

      It is best to follow the introductory method to limit digestive upset.

  46. Belinda Sauro says

    I recently adopted a senior chi, she had horrible teeth issues and had a dental that removed 7 of the teeth she had left. She has very few teeth left and I am worried that the egg shell may poke her gums or roof of her mouth and hurt her, what do you think, can she chew this good enough to be OK, or should I put the eggs in a blender and grind it up?

  47. Carole says

    Hi Ed! I have a 2lb. mini chi that has horrible yeast in her ears. She is a blue chi, and ha little to NO hair. Never has had any. Vet says some blues just don’t grow hair. Anyway, she’s always scratching her ears and sometimes until she has sores. She LOVES salmon, so Im thinking of starting her on that diet. How much would you recommend feeding a dog this small?

  49. Sheila D. says

    can you give me a recipe on the yeast starvation diet for a 15 pound shih-tsu. Ten pounds of raw meat is too much for her. How long can the food be kept in the freezer? Thank you very much and I am very excited to try this recipe hoping it will bring my dog some relief from her constant skin itching, ear infections, and paw biting and hoping it will give me some relief from her smell. Thanks.

  50. Cyd says

    Hi, Ed! Just want to let you know that I’ve had Roxie on the yeast starvation diet now for just under a week. She seems to love it, though it may be she’s just hungry, since this is the week where she’s getting on the diet in gradual, small portions. You indicated I could give her cooked chicken for her treat. (I am also giving her 100% dried beef liver “training treats” as her “good girl” reward.) QUESTION: I purchased a package of chicken innerds … hearts, gizzards, liver, etc., and boiled them with the intention of giving her that as a treat, too, just to offer her something different once in a while. I’m wondering if it’s okay to feed her these innerds; I know they are very rich meat, & don’t want her tummy to go all wonky. Thanks! CYD

  51. Kim says

    I can’t wait to try the yeast starvation diet {raw} with our girl Lucy. She has is so itchy and has an odor, which translates into… she’s miserable {but till super sweet} and I’m very conscious of the odor. Your site is the first I have come across that gives all natural recipes and isn’t pushing some brand food for “sensitive” dogs. Do you have any suggestions for bathing to control yeast and the odor that it causes?

    Thank you!

  52. Cyd says

    Roxie has been on the yeast starvation diet now for a week, and things seem to be going well. However, she’s having to work /very hard/ just to get 1-2 little hard, pebble sized stools passed each day. At times it seems to distress her, as she’ll keep trying & nothing more happens. Any suggestions? Thank You.

  53. Cyd says

    I think Roxie likes the food & is doing well; but, her breath smells from the fish oil, etc. Any suggestions to help w/the breath problem? What about these “treats” called Greenies?

  54. Mary B. says

    Hi Ed! I am feeding my pug the yeast starvation diet(cooked-sorry). It’s been 2 weeks and she definitely got worse with the itching. She also has that slimy poop! How long will that last? She
    Loves the food, though!

  55. Sally B says

    Hello Ed,

    What great information! I have been cooking my dogs treats for a few years and am excited to try the raw recipes. My question is that I was informed, after a blood test, that my 12 year old shih tzu suffers from allergies to most of the ingredients in processed foods, including lamb, beef, and rice.
    What prompted this blood test was Bandit’s continual licking and scratching, especially at his ears. I am now wondering if the beef has anything to do with it. In the past I have used venison to make the treats but it would be difficult to get enough to use daily. My inclination is to try the yeast free diet and see how he does and then maybe add the rice.
    Thanks for any advice on this.

    • Ed says

      Sally,

      Usually, licking and scratching and ear problems are associated with yeast infections. The yeast starvation dog food is not a “yeast free” dog food recipe but one that makes it difficult for yeast to live. I think trying the yeast starvation dog food recipe is a good idea. Keep in mind sometimes symptoms get worse before they get better. The first two to three weeks on the dog food recipe is when things can look worse. It can take up to six months to see things clear up but usually it looks good in about 90 days.

  56. Patty Vaughn says

    Micah is a 7 mo old Border Collie. He’s showing signs of a yeast infection, fortunately, caught early, so his symptoms are mild. I’ve seen how bad dogs can get with this, so I’m thrilled I found your website. I ordered DinOvite and SuprOmega and made a batch of food while I waited for them to arrive. My puppy(and the other dogs) loves it. For the next batch, I want to mix the DinOvite and SuprOmega in. How much DinOvite should I use? Something like 4 cups?

      • Patty Vaughn says

        Thanks, they loved the DinOvite and SuprOmega on the bottom of the bowl so I went ahead and made up a batch with the supplements mixed in. My bonkers, bouncing, border collie puppy laid on the floor and watched every move I made. And now all of a sudden, he has figured out that his food gets to him faster if he isn’t jumping around like a loon. So far my experience with this food has been beyond excellent.

  57. Scout's Mom says

    I’ve been reading all of the comments and I think that maybe my Australian Shepherd/Lab Mix ( 14 yrs. young) maybe suffering from a yeast infection, he has been constantly scratching, biting, licking, pulling his hair out, off and on for years, They just skin tested him and are now treating him for scabbies even though they are not 100% sure he has it. He was blooded about 3 years ago and found that he has about 23 different allergies. I would like to try the Yeast Starvation Diet, but what concerns me is you say the Dinovite supplement contains an Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate and Kelp both he is allergic to. Should I be worried? And can he stay on his antihistamines until his symptoms subside?

    • Ed says

      I guess it would depend how severe his allergy to these ingredients is. Often dogs with compromised immune systems are sensitive to many thing and these can disappear as their good health returns. Try the yeast starvation dog food recipe but be prepared for it to take some time and possibly get worse before it gets better.

  58. Scout's Mom says

    Thank you for your advice, I will be starting him on the diet this weekend, so far he loves the treats you sell, let’s just hope I can say that about the diet. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that this will be the solution to all of his problems. Thanks again for all your help-Scout’s Mom

  59. Carol Seim says

    I have a 5 1/2 year old female Bernese Mountain Dog that weighs 158 pounds. I know this sounds terribly heavy, but in her defense she has very large bones, muscles, and feet. We kept her on a low-weight dog food for large breeds for two years, but she only got down to 150 pounds. We currently feed her a combination of raw beef, cottage cheese, and Abady granulated dog food on the recommendation of a breeder of Bernese Mountain Dogs. She eats about 1-1/2 cups of this mixture twice a day. I am more than willing to cook for her and am intrigued by your recipes. Which recipe do you think would be most beneficial–both to help her lose weight and perk up her dry coat? Thank you so much.

  60. Carol Seim says

    I forgot to mention that I am concerned about feeding my dog corn or rice products–I feel like she doesn’t need the carbs at her weight–am I correct about this? She has also had lots of trouble with loose stools with almost anything we have fed her until this last combination (beef, cottage cheese, Abady). We are currently giving her prescribed probiotics–10 days each month for three consecutive months. Also, she has a disc problem in her lower back so we would really love to get more weight off her. What is the least amount I can feed her without starving her? Thanks again.

  61. Rebekah says

    Hi Ed
    I am wanting to start my dog on a Homemade recipe formula. I have two a 6 year old beagle who is extremely healthy no allergies or health issues but i also have a 3 year old beagle chihuahua dachshund mix. She has several allergies including yeast, Duck, Oats, Potato Venison. Her non food allergies are Grass clover and wool. We had her allergy tested the thing is she is on Atopica and throws up every time we give her the pill so our vet had us take her off of it and her yeast infection in her ears came back. Would this diet be good for both of them? I noticed the recipe calls for 10 pounds of meat and 18 eggs but the instructions say freeze one or two days worth of food. With my dog being only 8 pounds that is way more that 2 days worth of food. DO i just cut the recipe or can it be freezed longer than two days?
    Thanks
    Rebekah

    • Ed says

      Rebekah,

      If your dog has recurring yeast infections feed the yeast starvation dog food recipe. Freezing and serving sizes, we use storage containers that feed our dogs for about two days. For us thats an eight cup container but you may only need a two cup container. I make an entire batch (30 + cups) and divide it between the containers.

      I then pull one out, thaw and feed and store in the refrigerator. The remainder stay in the freezer until I need them. Hope this helps.

  62. jylisowski says

    hi ed-

    can we replace the ground beef with ground turkey? lean ground turkey? do we have to add the eggs? can i add cooked sweet potatoes instead? wyatt can’t have eggs or chicken–at least the proteins used in dry kibbles–

    • Ed says

      I will post a sweet potato and beef recipe shortly, we are editing the video. I personally don’t like ground turkey because it’s watery. The eggs are good to add because they contain many nutrients. Many time the ingredients in kibble can cause problems when the fresh ingredients don’t.

  63. Jennifer says

    Hello Ed,
    I’m completely thrilled that I stumbled upon your site. I have been reading your page and all the informative comments. I just recently took my 4yr old Hound & Pitt off of dry kibble. Both dogs were experiencing vomiting & diarrhea. I’ve just started to cook their meals from scratch and they love it. However, my hound has yeasty ears. I’m eager to try your yeast starvation diet, also, Is this particular diet the one I should feed to my hound all the time or is it safe to switch it up? Also, is it safe for my Pitt, even if he doesn’t have a yeast problem? What grade of ground beef should I use? Will my dogs get sick from eating raw meat?

    • Ed says

      Jennifer,,

      Yes, the yeast starvation dog food recipe is fine for both dogs. If you are concerned about the raw meat you can cook it. Just don’t cook the supplements.

  64. Patty Vaughn says

    My Border Collie pup, Micah, has been on the yeast starvation diet for a month now and he is doing great. I never hear him scratching anymore, the dry strawlike hair is almost all gone, and no more new bald patches. He doesn’t have that musty smell and when I pet him I don’t have to hurry and wash the grease off my hands. I’m completely sold on feeding him a raw diet for life. Thanks Ed, for doing what you do and helping people like me find a solution for this problem that doesn’t involve steroids for life or all those other useless measures.

  65. Jennifer Griffin says

    I have read over your site. My concern is my 2 1/2 year old shih tzu who has been to the vet four or five times in the last month and half for her ears. She has yeast infections. Our vet has put her on a prescription dog food which she hates. We have been on oral antibiotics, oral steroids and ear ointments. I’m wanting to try the yeast starvation diet but I dont yet feel comfortable with the raw meat. My concern is getting my dog well. Would she benefit from the cooked dog food diet as well or should I go with the yeast starvation diet?
    Thank you so much for your response it is greatly appreciated,
    Jennifer

  66. Sue says

    Just found you site after stugging with my poor dogs constant itching rashy skin, chronic infected ear and continual medications and vet bills for “solutions”. I have just made my first batch of cooked dog food and will be feeding it to both our dogs (lab and ridgeback) after your recommended 24 hours. As per some previous comments, I would love some treat recipies as our ‘boys’ live for there good boy treat when my husband and kids gets home from work/school. Until now we have used cheap store bought treats- i.e. wall mart bones, denta sticks. Treat time is an intergral part of our family/pack routine. For now if I just made some rice balls or a can of tuna do you think this would be an OK treat? Or alternately, could you make a recommendation? Also, would adding olive oil to the mix be ok? I’ve always supplimented their food (and ours) with olive oil.

  68. Patty Vaughn says

    I wanted to change up my dogs’ protein source so I used ground pork and turkey mixed together to get the amount of fat I wanted. It was wetter than the beef but it still worked very well in the recipe and my dogs loved it. I’ve also used chicken and I’m ordering rabbit to try.

  69. Anna says

    Ed, is the starve out yeast recipe ok to cook? My boys REFUSE to eat anything raw (I’ve tried, believe me) , but they need the benefit of this diet. What can I do?

  71. Linda says

    Is there a yeast starvation recipe without eggs. I had all kinds of testing done on my Papillon and, unfortunately, he is allergic to eggs, turkey, whitefish, and pork. At least we have chicken and beef to work with. He also has environmental allergies. I can’t keep him in a bubble but I can try everything possible to keep the food thing under control. Thanks for any and all guidance.

  72. Rosemary says

    My 11 year old Westie has been itchy since late in the summer. She did have a yeast infection in her ear earlier in the year, which was treated with ear drops (the second dose had antibiotics). Since then she has been itchy mostly on her belly and her paws and now her ears again. The vet gave her oral antibiotics and a week’s worth of antihistamine. I should’ve been suspicious of the antibiotics in correlation with yeast. The only symptom she is not having is “smelly.” My question is if I put her on the yeast starvation diet and she doesn’t actually have yeast, will it be harmful? I love this little girl and it’s breaking my heart to see her suffer. Also, should I add additional probiotics or is the Dinovite sufficient?

  73. Kris M says

    Hello Ed…Your website is amazing!! I am planning to start my cocker spaniel on the yeast starvation diet very soon. He has been suffering with what my vet called “allergies” for years and tons of medications and the prescription d/d food I have been feeding him was doing nothing for his symptoms (itch flakey skin, ear infection, paw licking, crusty eyes, and horrible odor). I noticed in a previous comment you said not to mix kibble and the yeast starvation diet when starting out to minimize stomach upset. Since my dog is currently on kibble, what food or recipe do you suggest that I feed him to transition him from kibble and then to the yeast starvation diet? Thank you in advance.

  74. Trish says

    I have a 6 year old maltese cross and for the last 3 years or so she’s been suffering from some type of allergy. We’ve tried different medications, changed her food 4 different times. I even took her to a naturopath and that hardly touched her itchiness. I’m willing to try just about anything for her. I hate seeing her suffer.
    With this starve yeast diet, can it be cooked? I am a little reluctant to do the raw food.

    Thanks
    Trish

  75. Sharon says

    When you make the cooked chicken recipe without the rice and with the supplements, is this still considered the yeast starvation diet? May I do the raw beef recipe one time and then the chicken recipe throughout the 90 day yeast starvation period?

  76. Terry says

    Hi again Ed,

    It’s deer season yea, my friends hunt. What parts of a deer be best to feed? Anything we should avoid?

    Otherwise jasper is thriving. He’s still showing new sides of himself as he grows stronger and more self assured.

    Thanks for all you do?

    Terry T and Jasper

  78. Evie Ness says

    Hi there I was wondering, would I feed my dogs just once a day or do you give them kibbles also? and what do you reccomend.. one of my dogs eats perscription dog food for bladder krystals, she has 2 kinds of krystals, shoul I stick to her diet or can I switch her to your diet?

    • Ed says

      Evie,

      I feed my dogs once per day and they do fine. I would not add kibble this tends to lead to digestive upset. I’m not sure about changing your dog’s diet who has bladder crystal but I think human grade homemade dog food could not be worse.

  79. Diane says

    i am considering your yeast starvation diet for my Lab/shepherd mix. i have a few con cerns. ..how long will the ¨get worse¨ state last? im very concerned about this. additionally, in October, he has started having seizures. first weekly, but had them 2 days in a row. my vet recommended phenobarbiltal. will this med be harmful with this diet?
    also is this diet safe for my other dog who doesn’t seem to have the yeast issue anywhere near the same as the other dog at this point?

  80. Dink says

    Hi,

    I didn’t get a chance to read through all the comment, but I’m wondering if anyone pointed out that you should not let things thaw out on the counter. It becomes a perfect place for bacteria to grow. Most people can get away with this because they eventually cook the food. Being that you recommend the meat be fed to the dogs raw, despite worries of bacteria, the food should be allowed to thaw out over night in the refrigerator. Being that a lot of people, me included, worry about frequently feeding dogs raw meat, I thought this was a pretty important faux pas to point out.

    I’m new to the whole home-cooked dog food trend. My dog seems to have the most delicate stomach ever placed on a dog and has a hard time putting on weight. So far I’m still in the “everything needs to be cooked” phase. But even that seems to be a vast improvement with him. It seems that I might have to give the above recipe a try, though.

    Thanks a lot for your blog.

  81. Doug says

    Ed,
    I am impressed by the work you have put into your website and your efforts to help dogs.
    I am a scientist and a veterinarian by training, and therefore am taught to ask questions we all should ask, especially when dealing with info on the internet.
    So question 1) what is your background/training
    2) Do you have sources to back up your info, ie the 24 hour fast. I am not saying your are wrong but I heard that before, from anyone in or out of the profession.
    3) Have you had your diets studied to prove they are balanced nutritionally?

    Now a couple comments coming from 20 years of clinical experience and thousands of clients telling me things about their pets.
    1) Dogs are not carnivors, cats are dogs are not. They do not have short digestive tracts, every wild canine will ingests various roots, tubors, fruits, and vegetables.
    2) I find it intersting that you talk about homemade being better but then for your vitamins and minerals you turn to a suppliment when every human nutritionist states that getting our vitamins and nutrients through foods is better than supplements.
    3) Lest you think I am a kibble promoter, I actually feel that “raw” and “natural” diets may be better but I need scientific proof, not opinions.
    4) Many, many clients have noted that their dogs do better and love veggies.

    • Ed says

      Doug,

      My background and training is in biology and chemistry. I have approximately 20 years experience professionally formulating and manufacturing pet feeds and supplements. I got “my start” so to speak with reptile feeds and supplements. I developed the first iguana food. This had never been done before. I used different livestock “nutritional requirements” models as a starting point and then modified the formula from there. I maintained hundreds of iguanas in the feeding trials. I raised them from hatchlings to breeding adults, over and over again. I later developed other reptile feeds and supplements employing the same methods. The brand was later sold under the Nutri Grow line of reptile feeds and supplements.

      I use the same methods with dogs that I used with reptiles.

      24 hour fast. Dogs are gorgers and fasters by nature so this goes quite well with their physiology. It has been my experience dogs make the “diet switch” best when this procedure is followed. I typically fast my kennel 1 day every week.

      Dogs are carnivores and do have short digestive tracts. I am assuming you are referring to dog’s not being obligate carnivores like cats, this is true. I like to think of dogs more as scavengers this helps me but is not pleasant for most people. When you compare a dog’s digestive tract length to a pigs you will see the contrast. Pigs, true omnivores, have very long digestive tracts. Dog’s GI tracts are short in comparison. There are also other factors like a dog’s saliva lacking enzymes to break down starch. Teeth, designed to crush bone.

      The supplements I recommend are “whole food” supplements not synthetic. So, I would agree with you there. When you look at the Dinovite supplements you will see “whole food” ingredients that are rich in different nutrients.

      My best advice is to try one of these dog food recipes and see how your dog does first hand. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

  82. Les says

    Hi Ed,
    I have made the yeast starvation diet a couple of times now using 10 lbs of 75% ground beef.I do, however, cook the mixture like you do in one of your videos. Neither time did it make anywhere near the 30 ish cup servings. In fact, it is making about 18 cups. I can’t imagine what I am doing wrong other than the meat cooks down. I am very nervous about feeding her raw. My dog does not like hard boiled eggs (she picks the egg out). Can I scramble them?
    You have mentioned that on the yeast starvation diet, the scratching may get worse. Any idea of when that might happen? Is it an immediate reaction or might it be weeks later? Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. By the way, before I started her on this diet it was a chore to get her to eat. I purchased many expensive foods including a single ingredient food. She HATED all of them. I took a clue from her that there was something in those foods that was making her feel badly. Mother’s intuition I guess. Now I make her food and she devows it every time and looking for more.

    • Ed says

      Les,

      I think cooking the recipe reduces the volume and this is why you are not seeing the same values. Yes you can scramble the eggs. It is important to include the egg shells so blend the eggs and shells in a blender then scramble.

      The “getting worse” portion of the yeast starvation process is usually weeks 1-4 but this can vary.

  83. Magdalena says

    Hi Ed,
    I wrote few weeks ago and I got your answer, and I thank you for it. I have another question, which is very important ,kind an emergency, because my girl is in worse condition. I ordered, got and used for two weeks now, dinovite and supromega. As I wrote before my girl is on raw (meat, bones and organs) for about 19 months, but because there was no improvement (itchy, scratchy, bad smell, ear infections), I looked and found your website, which recommend yeast starving, so that what I was adding to her raw for last 2 weeks, but her condition got worse. She is VERY itchy, scratches a lot (raw skin), one of her ear is very swollen and itchy, getting bold (looks like an abused dog), so we took her to our vet. After test for mites and mange, he didn’t find anything like that, BUT he said that my dog is cover with YEAST, more then ever!!! He prescribed “hard medication” revolution and ketoconazole which of course I dont like soooo much.
    Anyway my question is: if the yeast culture and dried yeast, which are first of DINOVITE ingredients, could cost yeast overgrowth to the point my dog condition got worse then ever?
    I’m not sure what I should do now?. Should I continue to add dinovite to her raw, same time she is on that pills to kill yeast already???? Or, should I simple stop adding dinovite?
    Please , please let me know as soon as possible.
    Thank you, forgive me my simple English
    Magdalena

    • Ed says

      Magdalena,

      The yeast in Dinovite is not the same yeast that causes yeast infections. The yeast that causes yeast infections is “candida” yeast, it is completely different. I would keep her on the yeast starvation dog food with the Dinovite and Supromega. You can also add a little organic apple cider vinegar to her water and dab some on her skin. It is a natural way to fight yeast by changing the ph. I also like the Dogosuds essential oil shampoo, it is very soothing for a dog’s itchy skin.

      Sometimes dogs get worse before they get better, hang in there.

  84. Kelly says

    One of our pipples suffers from itchy feet and skin breakouts, and he is smelly. The smelliness and itching is sometimes worse, sometimes not too bad. Since we’ve had Tuffy, we’ve had him on yogurt off and on, and he is fed a cup of Castor & Pollux in the a.m. and raw turkey thighs, chicken hearts or beef liver in the evening. We don’t do store bought treats has a rule. Recently, after a stressful time for Tuffy (big party, lots of strange people over, then total remodel of living area, requiring that his sleeping be area be relocated, plus lots of workers in and out of house), he began to smell really bad. Within 36 hours of a bath, he was smelling the whole house up! So we got serious about the diet and got him (and his brother who doesn’t smell) on a straight raw burger, boiled eggs, with supplements in the a.m., and the raw turkey, beef liver or chicken hearts in the p.m. diet. We did not give him a bath when we started this dietary change. Even without having another bath, the smell has gone away. It is unbelievable- in a few days, we starved the yeast by eliminating the cup of kibble he was getting in the a.m. Also, I don’t believe it is that much more expense feeding this way. It is a little more work, but I think once we get the hang of it (freezing individual servings, etc.) it will be easy and almost as economical. Plus, having a smell free dog that is not miserable with itchy feet is priceless – especially when it is one that is soooo loved….!! thanks for the advice and guidance. peace. K.

  85. Stacey says

    Hi Ed,

    We have a boxer with chronic diarrhea. We tried the raw diet a couple years ago, but we couldn’t keep weight on him, so we had to stop. Is it possible that the lack of supplements could cause that? The people we got the raw food from never recommended supplements.

    Also, how do you feel about potatoes instead of rice? He never did well with white rice.

    Thank you!

  86. Christine says

    Hello Ed! Hats off to you for doing such great work!!This homemade dog food should be what the doctor (vet) orders. Our black lab-border collie was a mess! After trips to many vets, pills, shampoos, expensive dog foods (junk!), and even being told to put our beloved family member down-we got rid of the vets ! They seem to be interested only in the money-not the welfare of our dog. I wouldn’t take my children to a pediatrician that feels that way-so why would I do that to our beloved companion? We have gone through the detox stage.Yes, readers it’s scary! When you get to the other side-you will be ever grateful for having your friend back as never before! Ed-please explain in more detail about the detox phase and that we have nothing to lose but our dogs if we keep feeding junk foods and listening to vets that don’t go holistic and wholesome! People-be there for your pets like never before-this is the beginning of a new life for a suffering family member!

  87. Tonya says

    My question is don’t dogs need hard food for their teeth or hard treats like milk bones? I was told soft foods rot their teeth? also my Chihuahua weighs only 7 lbs so how much should i feed him on a daily basis he loves bacon snacks they are his favorite any suggestion on making homemade bacon treats? and Thanks,

    Tonya

  88. Katie says

    Hi Ed,

    I hope to get my Aussie onto the yeast starvation diet soon. Long term, would it be better for his health to add rice back into his food when we are through starving out the yeast? Also, our pup loves to give kisses, (a habit we just can’t seem to break him of.) In your experience should I be concerned about him licking me or guests when they come to the house, playing with him and his slobbery toys etc? Thanks so much for your time!

    Katie

    • Ed says

      Katie,

      Sometimes you can add rice back but often not. You will have to see how your dog does. I don’t worry about germs much. Dogs are always licking germ covered stuff.

  89. Michele says

    Hi Ed,
    I’m planning on starting my 12 year old mini schnauzer on the yeast starvation diet very soon. I purchased the supplements via Dinovite and accidently purchased the LickOChops in stead of the SuprOmega Fish Oil. Can I use the LickOChops in place of the SuprOmega? Will she get the necessary nutrients if I do?
    Thanks.

  90. Linda says

    I used this diet on a rescue dog with pretty severe demodectic mange (we’re talking bloody open sores, blood-filled pustules, crusted yeast, etc.), and associated yeast skin infection (and ear and eye infections on top of all that). After 10 weeks, the progress was quite incredible. She looks beautiful and her coat is so shiny.

    Thank you!

  91. Myracle Poston says

    Hello Ed,

    I have a yorkie pup survived the parvo virus. I don’t know what to do with him. He seems losing weight and licking his paw constantly. I fed him Blue Buffalo honestly I tried every expensive organic dog food for him but nothing really works for him. Sometimes I fed him boiled chicken and a rice I didn’t know that’s not enough for him until I found you’re website. He’s my first baby and I don’t wanna lose him. I don’t know where to buy the supplements that I saw on your video. And also I’m a little concern about feeding him raw meat like on the video. I’m scared he will get worms or something. Would you explain that for me if you can?
    Thank you so much in advance.

  92. Cooper says

    Hi! I have 2 questions:

    Do you think a yeast infection can be inside a dog’s digestive track? My dog has some slight yeast in her ears, but I think she also has inside of her and it sometimes causes problems with digestion. Now she is on a homeade slow cooker diet and I will make this recipe for yeast to include with this.

    Another question, do you have a good recipe for diabetic dogs? Thank you so much!

    • Ed says

      Cooper,

      You are correct the yeast is also in the digestive tract. When a dog gets a yeast infection it is usually systemic, affecting many systems. I don’t have a specific diabetic dog food recipe but you could modify any of the recipes on the site by increasing or decreasing the carbs in the recipe.

      • Cooper says

        Great. Thank you for taking the time to answer. Would a detox time in their body cause mucus on the stool when feeding this? Since introducing raw beef such as raw hamburger meat into her diet, she has had no problem with digestion internally. Just mucus in her stool.

        The raw beef seems to be helping her glucose levels also. I’m not sure why that is.

          • Cooper says

            You don’t have to reply here. Do you do phone consults or email consults? I’d be happy to pay. My 10 year old Westie diagnosed 6 months ago with diabetes. I consulted over phone with a holistic vet. She has her on a slow cooker diet. I’d love to email you the recipe to see what you think. Every two weeks I may 2 weeks of feedings for Sophia. But when I feed her the raw ground beef recipe you stated here for yeast as a treat, I’ve noticed her sugar levels go nearly normal. I’m wondering if I can make a recipe that in evening I incorporate raw ground chuck without egg. Egg seems to cause her to have mucus in stool. I’ve noticed it before when I fed her egg. But there is something about raw beef that helps her blood sugar. Also she has no teeth now. So cannot do BARF. I’d like to incorporate slow cooker recipe also with plain raw beef. Thank you! carl.cooper.carl@gmail.com

  93. Sharon W says

    My dogs skin was so bad we even considered putting her down to end her suffering. We battled skin itching and infections from the age of 1 yr and she is now 8 yrs old. Last year I made a last ditch effort to find something that would help. I prayed daily to find the right combination to give her relief. I put her and the rest of my pets on the yeast diet. None of my crew like eggs so it took some getting use to for them to eat it. At the same time, I switched from Frontline (which didn’t work) to Advantage for fleas since Vet kept saying it was flea allergy. The change has been tremendous. No more fleas and she is doing much better with the itching and raw spots. Her hair has grown back! BbbThey don’t like the lick-o-chops even after intro ducing it slowly and using it for a while. Is there any other supplement you can recomend? Also my dogs gained a lot of weight feeding the recommended amout. Is it ok to cut back on portions?
    I started to add kibble back to her diet due to cost of beef. Now she has an odor and is chewing her paws again. I guess she will be one of those who can’t tolerate commerical dog food. Thank you so much for helping me save my Pit baby.

  94. Misty says

    Thank you so much for this yeast starvation recipe!! We have two little dogs in our home and changed them to homemade food a year ago due to the allergies of our tiny min pin Ladybug. The adjustments have definitely improved her condition but it seems to be a constant struggle and we keep tweaking things to make it better… I’m hoping this recipe will end all of that indeed.

    My question is regarding the two supplements that you recommend. I would like to know if there is a particular ingredient that is key to each one?

    I’m asking because of the cost, I understand that “you get what you pay for” in many circumstances so I wouldn’t want to purchase less expensive supplements at the cost of this recipe not helping my itchy dog, but our previous recipes have all used vegetables and maybe one supplement so this is a major increase in the cost of making our own dog food.

    I read previous comments in which substituting chicken would cut costs which is great, especially as our dogs are already eating chicken and that cooking it is ok which is also nice because I have a toddler who likes to help feed the dogs so that just left my question about specific brand supplements.

    thank you so much for all this wonderful information!!

    • Ed says

      Misty,

      I’ve not found any supplements that compare to the Dinovite brand. Most are gimmicky or synthetic. They contain many delicate nutrients that will benefit your dog. Try them I think you will be pleased.

  95. Sarah says

    Hi (again)

    I just commented on a different post and realized I have another question. I’ve been thinking about offering to make dog food for my parent’s dog but until looking at your site I thought it would be too time-intensive (I make my own dog’s food every three or four days) but I see your recipes are much more long-term friendly so I think I want to do it.

    I don’t know which of your recipes to pick though. Their dog is a senior, female border collie with hypothyroidism. Her hypothyroidism is being treated fairly successfully by their vet, but the main issue is that she has become quite obese as a result of the disease, and treatment has only stopped her gaining – it hasn’t helped her lose weight. What would you recommend I try? I’m a bit in the dark as my own dog’s needs are so different.

  96. Chloe's Mom says

    Hi Ed,
    I currently make homemade cat food and would like to make homemade dog food as well. You stated that you can substitute raw chicken for the ground beef. I just wanted to clarify that if I use ground raw chicken put through a meat grinder including the bone, the recipe would be exactly the same?

    10 lbs ground chicken
    18 eggs
    Supromega
    Dinovite

    Also do you think it would cause issues if I made the recipe both ways and alternated with chicken and beef?

  98. Robin Smith says

    Ed, we have two cockapoos one 7yrs and one 5months. We have always had an open bowl policy with the older dog and she is fine. Lilly is about 17 lbs so I would give her the 1 cup/day will she be hungry? If so should I give her more or stay at the 1 cup? Thanks

  99. Heidi says

    Hi Ed –

    Been reading your site and am anxious to get my 3 dogs on the raw food diet. I have a Jack Russell, Beagle and a Coon Hound. My Coon Hound is the only one within her ideal weight the 2 smaller dogs are over weight. I’d like to try the yeast starvation recipe, as my Jack Russell licks constantly and has open sores on his feet and legs (though he doesn’t smell bad). We have a meat market nearby that sells Blue Ridge meat for making raw pet food. From their site – “Premium Blue Ridge Beef, the BEST natural raw food for pets. Blue Ridge Beef’s raw food is selected and designed for health and nutrition. It is all natural, and 100% pure. NO preservatives. NO additives” – Labeled Not for Human Consumption. Do you think this will be a good place to start and then add the eggs and supplements? It is much cheaper than ground beef. Thanks for your recipes and help with this question.

  100. Stacey says

    Good orning. My 4 pound Pom has recently developed some skin issues that I believe are a yeast infection. I would love to try your Yeast Starvation Diet. He has been eating boiled chicken and plain yogurt for over a week at the suggestion of his groomer. Will I still need to do the hour fasting? Thanks

  101. Michele says

    Hi Ed,
    Ok..i started my mini schnauzer on the yeast starvation diet about 4-weeks ago. She appeared to be doing well up until 3-days ago. I came home from work to find that she had vomited all over the place and very lathargic. She wouldn’t eat anything for 24 hours but then I was able to feed her small pieces of the yeast starvation diet. Now it’s Sunday and she’s turned her nose up to her food again and smells really, really bad. Her tummy and hind legs are black too. I’ve been bathing her with the Dinosuds shampoo and that works for the smell for about a day or two then the smell is back. She has what appears to be crusty dandruff on her skin that is flaking off all over the place. She lathargic too.
    Is this part of the detox process or something else?

    • Ed says

      Michele,

      Yes, this is part of the detox. The dogosuds shampoo is exfoliating as well, so you will see lots of dandruff until the process is finished. Make sure she is not getting carbs anywhere else. Such as in treats or from family and friends.

      Make sure you feeding the yeast starvation recipe exactly how it is on this site? You can also add a tablespoon of Bragg’s organic vinegar to her food and drinking water.

  102. Sara says

    Hi Ed,

    I started my 7 year old German Shepherd on the Yeast Starvation Diet about 10 days ago. He LOVES his food, however, I’ve noticed that his symptoms (particularly his ears) have become much worse. I understand that this is normal…do you have any suggestions for treating the ears? We clean them twice a day, but you can hear the fluid moving around when he shakes his head and he isn’t very happy 🙁

    He is about a 100 pounds, and I’m feeding him about 4 cups per day. It this enough? I’m also wondering if it is ok to give him a beef bone from the butcher, on occasion, while on the diet?
    Thank you!

    • Ed says

      Sara,

      It sounds like you are feeding the right portion. There are some natural methods for cleaning the ears but I would wait and give your dog’s body time to heal internally before I started topic treatments. The “getting worse” portion is what you are seeing.

  103. Grace says

    I have a friend who is a vet and I expressed my concern about the large pieces of eggshell in your mix. The advise was if included to definitely use a mortar and pestle and pulverize into powder. Not only for the abrasive factor and eliminating the risk of scratching the throat and digestive tract, but to increase the surface area for mineral absorption.

  104. KATHY says

    We started our 5 yr old Chocolate Lab Reba on the Starve out the Yeast Diet. She is also on Dinovite Supplement. She has finally gained some weight and her skin is not the red bald skin anymore. But she still has pimple like blotches on her belly and bumbly rash under her fur on her legs. She is so itchy but not bald in spot anymore like before. She has Dandruff really bad even after I bathe her she looks like yeah it gone but as soon as she is dried off it is right back.
    Vet has me giving her a Tablespoon of Olive Oil twice a day on her food too. She has been on the diet and dinovite since November 7, 2012 and it has been a total of 3 months (90 days) and I am very concerned that this is as good as she is going to get.
    She has had this severe skin allergies since she was 2 yrs old.
    We have done all the allergy testing and she is so allergic to so many things. Chicken, Kelp, Duck, any fowl for that matter, a lot of molds and trees, grasses and biggy is Dust mites…yeah really how do you get rid of dust mites..I have tried everything to a T. But she is still so itchy… How long should she stay on the starve out the yeast diet?? We do not do the Raw but we do mix everything throughly and then bake in loaves and store after cooking.
    Would adding the Dinovite Supromega help more instead of the Olive Oil?? I seriously need help with her I am pulling my Hair out trying to keep her in…HELP!

    • Ed says

      Kathy,

      I recommend feeding the recipe exactly how it is on the site and see how she does. Are you currently cooking the Dinovite, if so you are destroying much of the nutrients? Also, are you adding the Supromega fish oil, this will help with the skin? Supromega fish oil is far better than olive oil.

      Some dogs have to be on this recipe indefinitely.

  105. Leslie says

    My 4 yr old chihuahua has developed allergy problems over the last year and is also having issues with yeast. I’ve started reading about the raw food diet and think the yeast starvation diet is what is best for her but was wondering about supplements. I started giving her complete probiotics for pets about a week ago and wasn’t sure if I should continue giving that along with the ones you have listed.

  106. Valarie says

    My dog has been suffering with yeast infections for quite some time. I am convinced that the 1 round of steriods and the multiple rounds of anitbiotics made it worse. I’m trying to now treat the yeast myself. I just spent over $100 on supplements to start her on before I saw this diet. She eats Instinct limited ingredient Turkey kibble. I’ve just started her on powedered enzymes and probiotics as well as omega’s. I bought DERmagic shampoo and lotion as well as antifungal wipes for inbetween baths. I really don’t want to waste all that I bought…do you think that would help? I am leary of raw diets, but am interested to try her on this starvation diet. I just really don’t want all that $$ to go to waste. Once she is done with the 3-6 months and if I see a marked improvement or complete elimination of the yeast, what kind of food should she eat after that? Do I need to continue raw feeding or can she go back to premium kibble?

    • Ed says

      Valarie,

      Sometime you can feed kibble again but rarely. My dog Polly suffered with yeast unless she was fed the yeast starvation dog food. She lived to 15 and probably would of gone 2-3 years longer if she hadn’t picked a fight with some raccoons. She was a scrapper till the end.

  107. Wendy Elkins says

    I am currently struggling financially and mostly living on food stamps. I do believe in occasionally giving my dog raw food. I’ll by those giant meaty beef rib bones or ham hocks, so on and so forth. In your raw food diet, you mention a couple of supplements that I cannot afford. Are there any possible supplements that I could try instead? What about so of those power powders out there for people needing protein for working out, like Muscle Milk??? Would any of those types of things work?…just anything that would be a “food” item. I appreciate your feedback.

    Wendy

  108. Karen says

    Ed,
    Thank you so much for your web site. I can attest to the wonderful benefits of raw diet. I have an 11 year old lab who no longer has allergies and is in great shape because of raw diet. She developed terrible allergies to poultry (especially chicken), duck, rice, egg, kelp, soybean and flax as a puppy. I was able to eliminate all allergy shots and have fed her an excellent commercial raw diet which contained beef, beef heart, beef ground bone, beef liver, beef kidney, and veggies in 10 pound tubes for 8-9 years. Also give her knuckle bones periodically and have never had to have her teeth cleaned by the vet. The commercial raw diet is getting more expensive. I would like to figure out a way to cut costs and still feed healthy raw diet. Would like to try your recipe. Do you have suggestions for how to provide good nutrition and not include the egg or rice if I only feed your diet. I also have thought about feeding the commercial raw diet once daily to get the ground bone and organ meat and then alternate beef and possibly pork for the second meal as you suggest in your yeast starvation diet. Would you have other suggestions? If I do feed your diet only what supplements do you suggest? From the reading I have done on your site it looks like I should also be giving a vitamin/mineral supplement.
    Karen

    • Ed says

      Karen,

      I’ve found most allergies to food items go away after a dog’s immune system settles down and starts functioning properly. If you have a meat grinder then grind the bones for the calcium or add a calcium supplement. I like Dinovite (contains kelp) and Lickochops or Supromega. These may be a problem with your dog’s allergies.

  110. Sheri says

    Hi, I have a 75lb American Bulldog/Pit mix that is suffering from Cushings Disease. She is almost 15 and my vet is reluctant to treat her because she says the treatment could kill her. She seems to be suffering terribly and I am giving her Cushex and just ordered the Dino items. Would you recommend any changes to the diets for a dog with Cushings? Do you know of any other supplements for Cushings? I am going to try her on the yeast diet…Thank you in advance.

  111. Shannon says

    Hello!
    I have tried your yeast starvation diet and my dog has now been on raw food for a month now. About how long does it take for me to see a difference? I know to expect it to get worse before it gets better but I’m getting a little worried. He has black skin all under his arm pits and thighs. His belly button gets very cottage cheese looking. I bathe him in medicated anti-infection shampoo and he eats no carbs/starches. When do you think it will start to get better?

    Thank you

    • Ed says

      Shannon,

      Depending on the severity of the yeast overgrowth it can take up too 6 months. That said you should start seeing some results soon. Make sure there is no cheating and carbohydrates fed to him.

  112. Tara says

    First of all, I love this site. This is the first time I feel that I know what my dog’s itchy skin, paw licking, and itchy ears are related too, YEAST! Thank you for making all of this seem accessible and not so daunting.

    I will be starting the yeast free diet for my Rot. With the extra omega vitamin tube. Do I have to do this yeast-free diet indefinitely or is there a point at which I can do your recipe with half white rice? I hope to cut it with the rice at some point since he needs 4 cups a day.

    Also, I know that ground beef is the easiest, but are there other meats that I can feed him? I have a meat grinder. Is pork okay? They told me at dinovite it may not be. I know I can do chicken and ground bones, beef tripe and tongue. Can I do fish raw? I will basically be shopping at the Mexican meat market and wanted to know what is off limits, and if I can do all these meats raw or if any will need to be cooked.

    Thanks again,
    Hopeful

  113. Tani says

    Hi Ed,

    I have an 8 year old Shih Tzu with yeast infections. I’m going to start him on the yeast starvation diet and just ordered the Dinovite and SuprOmega supplements. It will take 5-10 business days to receive the supplements. My dog is miserable. Would it be harmful to start him now on the starvation diet without the supplements for 5-10 business days?

  114. Leni says

    Ed,
    My vet has always treated the yeast infections in my 26 pound mixed breed’s ears (cocker/poodle sort) with antibiotics. Never once suggested that his overall skin condition was due to systemic yeast infection! It’s been 5 years of his suffering while it’s gone from bad to worse, and now that the skin is swollen, blackened, and horrid, I am very much relieved to find your website and solutions offered within. Thank you!
    I’ve started him on the yeast starvation diet. My first batch was 80/20 ground beef and beef kidneys (they were cheap!) which I ground myself. I cooked it all in the oven with the eggs as a sort of meatloaf. I’m giving him apple slices for snacks. Because I saw rave reviews on another site for it, I would like to add a product by NaturVet called Digestive Enzymes prebiotics and probiotics for further support. Also would like to continue to use up a bottle of GNC Ulta Mega Multivitamins Plus Premium Formula pills. Do you see any problem with using either of these products? Is there anything missing from my plan? Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and support!

  116. Carolyn Bennitt says

    My 7 lb 5 yr. old shihtzu is given a diet of chicken, rice, and carrots, BUT with butter, or cheese added (without the cheese she is not happy and eats 3 bites). So my question is – are butter and cheese acceptable?

  117. Michele says

    Hi Ed,
    Is it normal for my dog to have flare ups during this detox process. If so, can you tell me what symptoms to watch for. I’ve had my mini schnauzer on the yeast starvation diet exactly as prescribed for about 6 weeks now and she has broken out all over with yeasty scabs and stinky skin. Her belly is also very black. I’ve been bathing her about every 3-4 days with anti-fungal shampoo as well to help with the stink and to wash off the scabs. She also hasn’t eaten any of her food for 2-days now. Should I be worried?

  118. Jennifer says

    Hi! I’ve recently learned that my 10 lbs dachshund has been suffering with yeast on her whole body. I just started her on a raw diet last night after a 24 hour fast of only raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar in her water. I made 4 lbs of raw ground beef, 9 crushed hard boiled eggs with the shells, and 2 cups of partially steamed green beans.(I’m freezing half of it) I squirt a whole capsule of Omega 3 1000 mg of fish oil with EPA and DHA. Do I need the Dinovite? I couldn’t find it in any stores yesterday and when I looked for it online I just cant afford continued use of it. If the meal I made isn’t sufficient enough is there another food I can add to it in substitution of the dinvite?
    Thanks for the help!!!

    • Ed says

      Jennifer,

      I would use the Dinovite. Buy the small dog box for $24.99, it will fortify 3-4 full batches of homemade dog food. So six to eight of the half batches you are currently making.

  120. Genie says

    Hi I wrote you yesterday about my sick dachshund and the diarrea..please write me back we are just confused as to what to do thank you so much. Right now he is eating white rice with sometimes, yogurt that seems to be what he can tolerate but I think it is the yeast that is the problem[ we have tried everything else]..help, Genie

  121. Shannon says

    Hello-
    I started my mini schnauzer on this diet about 2 months ago. I first noticed his yeast infection on his belly area. Mainly the belly button. After the yeast starvation diet I noticed his yeast was getting worse. His belly area from the belly button to under the thighs his skin started to turn black. No hair loss. His belly button was getting fungusy. I bathe him in antibacterial shampoo twice a week. He has had not one carb since this diet. We have been very strict. Tonight I noticed he had a liquid substance coming out of both ears and ears are very red. When can I start seeing a positive difference? If any? I see that you said to wait it out and it will get better. 2 months and its all getting worse. Please help!

    • Ed says

      Shannon,

      Make sure you are feeding the yeast starvation recipe as presented with the supplements, it all works together. You can add a tablespoon of Bragg’s apple cider vinegar to his food and water to help with the detox. Antibacterial soap will not kill yeast, it is a fungus. A natural essential oil shampoo will offer more relief.

      It sounds like your schnauzer is experiencing a “yeast die off”, looks bad but is ultimately good. You should start seeing it change in about 30 days.

      • Shannon says

        Ok thank you. We are sticking to the diet! Also, his gums are a little pale. Is this a normal part of the detox too? He is hydrated and acting normal. I just don’t want to have to take him to the vet and have them prescribe antibiotics and steroids as this will undo all of our hard work with this starvation.

  122. Bobbye Wendt says

    Hi , I have a 3yr old Boxer that is suffering from what I believe is leaky gut syndrome and yeast . I have had her on your diet and Dinovite since Feb 8th and I see alot of yeast die off all over . would like to see a page that one could use as a reference while dog is experiencing die off ,so One would know if this is truely yeast die off or flared infection ??? thank you , Bobbye

  123. Sara says

    Hi Ed,
    I’ve had my 7 year old German Shepherd on the yeast starvation diet for about 8 weeks now. His symptoms did get worse over the first 2 weeks, but then we started to see some substantial improvements in his ears, skin, coat…he even seemed to have more energy. The last week or so he has started to regress…the ears are horrible and he is scratching and chewing worse than ever. He also has horrible diarrhea and won’t touch his food. We have a vet appointment the day after tomorrow, I just wondered if you had seen this before, or had any advice?
    Thank you,
    Sara

  124. Michelle says

    What do you do if your dog is allergic to beef? Also, my dog can’t seem to digest the egg shells. They pass right through her & appear in her waste looking exactly like they did in her food. I’m in desperate need of this kind of food for her & nothing seems to work.

  125. Kaleigh says

    The stool was dry, no mucus. Because she was pooping and eating well I have her about 3/4 of a meal last night, her third day of raw meat (fourth if you include the 24 hr fast).

  127. tna says

    Another quick question: both my husband and I are on fish oil supplements everyday. Our vet suggested “cutting” open a capsule and putting in our dog’s food. Is this ok instead of the SuprOmega you recommend?

    • Ed says

      Tina,

      I would use the Supromega because it also has vitamin E. Vitamin E helps with omega 3 absorption. You will also need to cut open 5 1000 mg capsules per cup of food, seems much more expensive to me.

  129. Trish says

    Hi Ed,

    I recently started my dog on this yeast starvation diet. I was in the Pet Store yesterday and noticed that they now sell raw frozen meat. I was wondering if you have heard of this brand, Nature’s Variety Instinct Raw Food and what you think of it? It has nutrients like Omega Oil and vegatables already mixed in. I’m just not sure about the fruit thats in it. It says it has 5% veggies and fruit. Would this work for the yeast starvation diet?

      • Trish says

        Ed,

        I had a feeling that it wouldn’t work. I have another question, I’ve noticed that my dog (Miika) is not too fond of the beef mixture. She wasn’t eating it raw so I decided to cook it. She ate it for the first day and now I’ve noticed that she kinda wants nothing to do with it. I don’t know how to get her to eat it. Is chicken alright to use for this recipe? And can it be cooked as well? Also, should I be adding a vegatable to her diet and if so what types are best?

        • Ed says

          Trish,

          I would not cater to my dog’s whims. That may sound harsh. Treat your dog like a child and present whats best for her. You would not give a child whatever she wants, like candy, doing so just makes the problem worse. If she doesn’t eat try again tomorrow. She won’t starve but she will stop the picky eating. All my dogs finish their meals in about 15 seconds! Dogs are gorgers and fasters by design. It is absolutely no sweat for a dog to go days without eating, just make sure water is available. I would not worry about the vegetables because the dinovite has a highly absorbable and nutritious vegetable called alfalfa nutrient concentrate. It is like dehydrated alfalfa juice.

    • Ed says

      Ella,

      I would not add the yogurt, dinovite contains the live cultures. Yogurt will usually add sugar and this will feed the yeast. Add some Bragg’s apple cider vinegar to your dog’s daily serving, this will help with the process.

  131. Anthony says

    Hey Ed,

    I have a quick question. You see, I have a 6 year old male Siberian Husky that has been suffering from bad yeast infections mostly in the ears, always both, and some licking on the paws as well. This has been chronic, and we have been fighting it for years. We clean his ears all the time, but soon as its gets better……it always comes back quick. It seems like a losing, no win battle.

    We’ve come to the conclusion, without a doubt, its gotta food allergies. More specifically, Evil yeast….

    I have no problem, with the raw diet……as its just part of their nature for them, but the lady rather not feed him raw foods. Shes just one of those people like you stated, and immovably stubborn as I have learned over the years.

    So, my questions is can you cook your Yeast Starvation Recipe? and if so, how would you go about doing that if it was your dog?

    Also, I’m not rich by any means so I rather not buy the dry “grain free” dog food constantly, because it can get price and sorta defeats the purpose since every single major brand contains potatoes, which is a carbohydrate.

    I would appreciate your advice greatly,

    Thanks you.

    • Ed says

      Anthony,

      The yeast starvation dog food recipe is best served raw but you can cook it. It is very important to not cook the supplements! Mix in the supplements after they cool. You can under cook the recipe too, serve it on the rare side.

  132. Ella says

    Flea season is almost here and I was wondering if Revolution would contribute to any yeast problems in our pup .I gave it to my older dog for 2 yrs and she was fine but has no ear problems.What do you recommend for a flea treatment or is it really needed.Revolution also controls heart worm.

  133. Chris says

    I switched from rice to yeast starvation. I add dinovite and lickochops in to the meat and eggs when I make each batch. The rice called for 2 cups of dinovite and 1 tube of lickoshops. The rice diet makes a bigger portion than yeast starvation. Can you tell me the correct amount of dinovite (Powder) to add into the whole batch? Thanks

  134. linda says

    We adopted a very picky shid szu (excuse the spelling please). He is about 5 and weighs about 10 lb. Ollie seems to be healthy and loves walks…His bowels are ‘normal’ and regular…
    problem: he will no eat any sort of dog food, dry or soft…he will eat chicken and duck jerky, rawhide chewies and chicken liver treats readily…his diet is a real strain…never anything twice, rarely will he eat hamburger, or chicken. He most commonly eats ham and hot dogs, string cheese. sometimes yogurt, sometimes broth from chicken soup…I’m beside myself in trying to find SOMETHING to keep him healthy…

    • Ed says

      Linda,

      I’ve never had a picky dog but I never cater to their whims. If they choose to not eat they go hungry or their buddy finishes the bowl. This may sound harsh but it’s not. Dogs are fasters and gorgers by design and this fits very well. A dog will never starve himself, ever. Your current method of feeding will most certainly end in health problems due to nutritional deficiencies. Start off with a 24 hour fast once per week and maybe twice per week. Offer a nutritious meal for 10 minutes, if he does not eat pick it up and offer again tomorrow. Start with one of the dog food recipes on this site. Always have water available. If you stick with it and know one in your household cheats, you will have a new dog in about 60 days.

  135. debbie says

    Just need to know which diet is best for my diabetic dog….I know she probably doesn’t need the rice…or should I just feed her the Yeast Starvation Diet? Thank you so much for helping!!! You’re very much appreciated!

  136. Brittany says

    Hi Ed!

    I just found your site and I love it! I have a 5 year old American Bulldog that has been struggling with allergies since we got him at 10 months old. He has been eating raw since we got him, but he is allergic to so many things that it is hard to find things to feed him. He seems to do best with beef, pork, buffalo and venison. He is severely allergic to all poultry and grains. He has major yeast issues as well. He is on atopica and prednisone right now due to a severe rash and itchiness (which they don’t seem to be helping at all, he has been on them many times before). He has seen the dermatologist and has MANY environmental allergies as well. He has also seen holistics vets and sees a chiropractor regularly. I would love to get him off of the drugs. We usually feed him a mix from our butcher that is a ground blend of beef heart, liver and bone meal. Would that work, or should we get just plain ground beef? The mix from the butcher is much cheaper. He is so big that he eats 2 pounds a day. Also, we don’t really have him on any supplements. For a while we were giving him Sojo’s vegetable dehydrated food along with his meat, but we ran out and haven’t added anything since. I now know that he is most likely nutrient deficient. I would like to start him on the supplements you advise, but I was wondering if the SuprOmega fish oil pills would work? They seem a bit cheaper than the tube. Or, since he is so large (120 lbs), could we give him human fish oil pills? We take fish oil pills that are 1100 mg per pill. Thank you so much for your site and any help in advance!

    Brittany in Las Vegas

    • Ed says

      Brittany,

      Try feeding the yeast starvation dog food recipe with the supplements. You can substitute your butcher’s beef for the ground beef. Make sure you feed the eggs with the shells. The supromega fish oil is cheapest in the tube.

  137. Shannon says

    Hi there,
    I have 2 pugs that have both suffered with yeast issues. My black female has even lost most of the fur on her chest from scratching so much. I found your yeast starvation diet and have been feeding it for the last 6 months. It has worked wonders! My dogs no longer smell, they don’t scratch constantly, the chronic ear infections are no longer and they seem healthier and happier overall. My question is: is it ok to continue feeding this diet? When I told my vet what we were feeding, she said it is ok for a while but indicated that such a high protein diet can harm the organs. She recommended adding vegetables and less beef. The problem is, I’m afraid to change anything because they have been doing so well. Im also unsure of which vegetables are best to include and will not encourage yeast growth. Can you advise?
    Thanks so much!!

    Shannon

  138. renee says

    I just found this and hopefully FINALLY found something that will make my poor 9y schnauzer/spaniel mix feel better! My quick question: she is about 27 lbs (and a little on the heavy side) so I am planning on 1 c a day, broken into 1/2 c 2x a day. Is the 1/2 c by weight or volumn? Meaning, when I mix and go to store it should I use a 1/2 measuring cup OR 1/2 on a scale? And is this a diet she can be on forever or should she be weaned back to her kibble (high quality no grain) ?

    • Ed says

      Renee,

      Yes, your dog can eat this recipe indefinitely. I’m not sure what your other part of the question is but to assist weight loss just reduce the portion size a little until the desired weight is reached.

  139. Tessa says

    Hi Ed,

    I have a dog that has fairly recently began licking his paws like crazy, I switched him to grain free chicken food and that’s when it got bad. His vet suggested it may be a chicken allergy and so I traded the food for a lamb one. He is still licking though not as bad and often acts as though his tummy is upset. Could this be a yeast problem? And if so and I do the yeast starvation diet after six months can I switch to the raw/cooked diet or should I leave him on this one?

    Thanks

    • Ed says

      Tessa,

      Some dogs can be switched to a raw or cooked recipe after the 6 months of feeding the yeast starvation recipe, others no. Get through the 6 months first and you will see if your dog will tolerate any carbs.

  140. Danielle says

    Hi just came across your site and i loved it! I think my dachshund is having yeast infection on his body. Do you have any yeast starvation recipe for cooked food instead of raw? Also I read that their diet should not include grains so i cant add rice in his food? And is apples too high in sugar level that I should omit feeding to my dog?

  141. Kristi says

    Hello,
    After reading all of the comments, I decided to try this recipe with my two dogs. A chihuahua/dachsund and a shih tsu. They have both been scratching and chewing themselves raw. I fed it raw a couple of times, but my fiance was concerned about the raw so I started cooking it. After a couple weeks, the chewing and scratching stopped and I was so happy! But then their stool turned to a dark liquid, almost black and sometimes red. I waited almost two weeks but it didn’t get any better. We both became really concerned so I switched to canned chicken with white rice (no eggs). Their stool became normal again, but the itchiness returned. What should I do???

    • Ed says

      Kristi,

      I would feed the yeast starvation recipe as presented, raw. Feed for at least 6 months. Some dogs take a little while to adjust and you can see some loose stool starting off. Raw is best and ultimately easiest to digest for a dog. Keep in mind your dog’s symptoms can get worse before they get better, the first 3-4 weeks are usually the roughest.

  142. Lori says

    I started my mixed breed 6 year old dog on the yeast starvation diet about two weeks ago. We went through the week of slowly introducing the new diet to her, and she transitioned without a problem. My question is that now that she is on her regular amount of food she will go over and sniff her dish and then walk away not eating. I have been leaving the food out for 15 minutes and then take the food away and put it back in the refridgerator. I end up doing this all evening long until she finally eats it around 9 pm. Do you have any suggestions?
    She has always eaten once a day around 5pm. I am also wondering if I can warm the food slightly in the microwave (not cooking it) just enough to take the chill off? Will this destroy any of the nutrients of this diet?

  144. starqueentnk says

    Oh I am so excited to have found your website! Our 7 year old Beagle has had yeast infections in her ears since she was a pup. We go to the vet every 3 months to get a new supply of ear drops, but it just never clears up all the way.

    I have 2 questions before I try this out on our dog.

    1. The website you have linked to for the Supromega goes to a 404 not found site, and the only product that seems to be close is an 8 oz. liquid. Is this sufficient?

    2. We actually have our own chickens for eggs, and do not purchase store bought. We rinse the eggs in vinegar and warm water so they do not have the same process that store bought eggs do. Can we use our eggs for this recipe or do we need to go buy eggs?

    Thank you

  145. jomarie says

    I think I have read every comment on your site !! And I still have a question. I have started my dog on your cooked chicken recipe, he seems to like it well enough but he acts like he is always hungry. I am feeding him 3/4 cup twice a day. He has always had a teaspoon of peanut butter everyday which he no longer gets. Would it be alright to give him the peanut butter on this diet?

  146. jay says

    Ed – I’m having huge problems with 2 of my dogs. I have put one on the yeast starvation diet and she’s been in on it for 4 weeks. When I first put her on it her, coat was just filled with dark yellow stuff that was kinda moist. You could put it in your hands and kinda smear it. I did bathe her to get it off her coat with a tar shampoo. I then started her on the diet but haven’t bathed her, hoping that her skin will replenish her coat on it own, and two not to introduce anything else into her environment except for her diet.

    While her coat is not smothered with this dark yellow stuff I do see some remnants of it still coming out of her skin on her belly. A lot of her hair has fallen out (under chin, belly, front legs under arms, back legs) and some of it I noticed that is still attached has the yellow stuff on the end of the hair that comes out of the skin (next to the follicle). What’s interesting is that hair is very easy to pull out and it doesn’t hurt her when you pull on it a little and it just falls out. Almost like the yellow stuff is the only thing that is holding it int there and the hair is not even in the follicle any more. The hair without this yellow stuff you can try to pull on it but it is very strong and will not come out. In other words it would be like trying to pull your own hair out and it doesn’t come out.

    She gets 2 cups – one in morning and evening. I do the raw hamburger recipe. She doesn’t drink much but I think that is because of the moisture in the hamburger. One other thing is the Vet put her a thyroid medicine because of something in her blood however he was very surprised as she is not over weight as you would typically see in dogs that have thyroid issues. I have since taken her off of this about 6 weeks ago. Any ideas?

  147. blair says

    Hi Ed,

    I stumbled across your site last week and decided to try this diet for my golden lab. She is 8 years old right now and about the age of 3 has been plagued with skin issues. (brown paws that she chews, sores that develop on her face that she scratches until it bleeds, constant ear infections. ) We have spent thousands of dollars over the years to treat her with antibiotics, and creams and the past year or so have had to put her on Steroid pills which she gets every morning, just to maintain. This regime has resulted in weight gain and a stinky dog . I have always felt it was due to food and tried many different brands of food at 80-90 bucks a bag. Since I have been trying your diet here, I have been giving the daily steroid every 2nd day. Today has been one full week since I started the diet and I can see small differences all ready, but have noticed red ears and a couple of small sore spots under her chin.. Do you think I should continue the steroids everyday for a while before cutting them back? I know you said it may get worse before it gets better.. thanks for any help you can provide…

  148. LaurenM says

    I have an American Bulldog who is plagued with yeast issues. He is only 1.5years but I’ve been dealing with it for the past 7 months now. I am going to try this diet for him but have some questions. He is currently on the most grain/starch free diet I could find in my area but (not surprisingly) it doesn’t work for him.

    1) I have two other dogs. One has no issues with yeast/skin/allergy problems. The other has slight yeast issues in her paws. Would this diet be okay to use for all 3 of them regardless of the severity or lack of yeast problems? I’d like to keep them all on the same diet if possible. They don’t steal each others food but there is always kibble dust left over and I’d be afraid that would mess with ABD’s diet if he were to lick the bowl.

    2) Is this diet only recommended for a “starvation” period for the yeast or can it be my dog’s diet for life? If this is only for a certain period of time what is that time frame and what would you suggest to move onto for a main diet?

    Thank you for any help and suggestions!

  149. ridsama says

    Hello, I have been feeding this recipe to my westiepoo for about 3 weeks now. At the beginning, his stool was soft but still somewhat firm. Now as the days go, his stool is almost liquid making it very messy. I also notice a little bit of red, but I don’t think that is his blood (the color is too light). Anything you would recommend to harden his stool while on this diet? People seem to say feed pumpkin or rice, but that seems to be counter productive to this diet. Thank you. -James

    • ridsama says

      An update, I no longer notice the redness in the stool, as I probably suspected that might be just from the raw meat after defrosting. However noticing a bit of mucus this morning. I decided to full cook the portion last night so will see if the stool situation will improve over next few days. – James

  150. crissy says

    Hi Ed. I came across your page while trying to figure out what is happening to my fur baby. I have two dogs, a rescue Husky Samoyed mix and a Samoyed . I rescued the Rocket when he was two try’s old. Mia I got as a puppy. Mia has always been fed raw diet. I introduced it to Rocket when I got Mia. So he has been on it for a year and a half. I have noticed that for about three weeks he has been biting at his feet. A long time ago I did notice that he like to pull his hair out of certain areas but thought it was just a quirky thing. He now has an odor about him that has been there for about a week. I am convinced that he has a yeast infection. Could that have come from store bought treats? Stupid to feed raw to keep healthy and then give them junk treats right? Anyway the meats I give both are, venison, turkey, beef, tripe, turkey most with ground bone in it. We have a company here that make this. I do give then lots of carrots ground up with green beans. Could this be adding to the problem? If the meat I give them already has bone for calcium can I eliminate the egg. Also I give powered omegas with blueberries and probiotics and organic coconut oil. They love eating raw! What changes do you see that I need to make? Thank you for this site.

  151. mrobbins says

    Hi, I recently purchased the lick o chops and dinovite powder for a large dog. I was hoping to start my 65-lb lab mix on the yeast starvation diet, But I realized after I purchased it that there are yeast ingredients in the dinovite powder. Unfortunately my lab mix is allergic to yeast. So I have a few questions for you, should I discontinue the powder and find another supplement that is yeast free to replace the dinovite in the yeast starvation diet? And if so, do you happen to know of any yeast free supplements that are comparable to the dinovite? I am considering feeding the dinovite powder to my smaller dog if I have to find a replacement for my large-yeasty dog, I have already written dinovite to inquire the appropriate serving size for my 30-lb mix breed pup. My last question is, both of my dogs have had issues with basic urine, having a pH as high as 8.0, I have been feeding them cranberry powder to combat this issue, but I am curious if the dinovite powder also has cranberry in it? I am trying to determine the appropriate amount of cranberry powder to feed them if I feed one or both of my dogs the dinovite.

    Thank you!
    Thank you bunches in advance!

    • Ed says

      My question is how allergic to yeast is your dog? Have you had him tested? If it is mild I would try the dinovite but start off with a smaller serving. Most dogs that are allergic to yeast are actually allergic to “brewers yeast” and dinovite does not contain brewers yeast. After you feed the homemade meat based dog food for a while you should see your dog’s ph drop to a normal level. Dinovite does not contain cranberries.

      • mrobbins says

        Hi Ed, thank you for the quick reply! She was tested and the report shows she has a low level allergy to yeast under the food panel, unfortunately it does not state which type of yeast. My guess would be brewers yeast as well. I sent dinovite an email as well and they pointed me to an article on nutritional yeast which is in dinovite, but is not the same as brewers yeast. I am going to go ahead and try it. She’s fasting today, and tomorrow I’ll start her on this diet. I’ve read that high, meat based protein is naturally acidic, so I’m hopeful that this diet will also help prevent the struvite crystals which is why she is currently on hills c/d. And of course the first ingredient is corn, which is fueling the yeast… its been a vicious cycle. And even after being on that she recently had a UTI, and her urine continues to be on the basic side. I’ve read that systemic yeast infections can cause bladder and kidney infections, so maybe this diet will be my magic wand 🙂 thanks again!

  152. mrobbins says

    Hi, I wanted to let you know that the diet is going well! Both my dogs’ coats look amazing! My lab-mix seems to love the new diet and has been itching less. Although the yeast in her ear seems to be worse for the time being and the rash has not gone away yet, but we are only on day 6 so I am very optimistic it will only get better. Also, the pH of her urine has already improved to a more acidic level. I did have one more question, does it have to be raw ground beef? Could I substitute the raw beef for cooked pork?

  153. Lnoltze says

    I was told yesterday that there is Yeast in my dog’s stool? My vet sent me home with Metronidazole (sp?), and said to give my dog some Activia Yogurt. Wondering if this method would work for him? He doesnt seem to have any issues really with his fur/coat, this seems like it’s a internal deal, as he had diarrhea and has been acting strange for the past couple of days.

  154. RM says

    Our two Labs are in the middle of Day 5 of the Yeast Starvation Diet. THANK YOU! They have suffered from terrible yeast infections in their ears that would not succumb to any treatment prior to starting your recipe. We are very grateful. They stopped itching their ears completely on Day Four. They are still licking their paws a bit and one of the dogs still licks her tongue on the rug after eating but I’m betting these behaviors will cease after sufficient time has passed.
    We are a two dog/two cat family and it is a War of the Roses situation. Today, a sleepy member of the family did not close the door to the cat side of the house and one of the Labs went in and ate an unknown quantity of dry cat food. Does this mean I have to start over with the Lab raider or can I continue on with the recipe schedule? Thank you so much. RM

  155. Tonyabrown says

    Hello my name is Tonya. I have a 22 month old bull terrier…I can’t wait to see the results of this diet..he has been through every dog food I think has been made…I have him on the nature variety raw now..do I still need to do the 24 hour stave? Second he already takes nuvet so would I have to purchase the other vitieums..and he can’t have salmon so would coconut oil be alright for the omega part..I have tried him on every thing and I believe it’s something in the dry food that is causing his yeast infection so I am so excited about this..thanks for your time

    • Ed says

      I think you will love the results of feeding a homemade recipe. I’ve never used Nuvet so I don’t know. I would recommend using the Supromega fish oil for omega 3s and vitamin E. Coconut oil is good for dogs but it does not have the same omega fatty acid profile as fish oil.

  156. ChiMom says

    I LOVE THIS SITE AND I LOVE YOU (BOTH)
    I have 4 Chi’s ! 2 yr old female, 5 yr old male long hair, 8 yr old female and an 18 yr old male (with teeth, lol)
    Anyway my long hair has allergies something fierce and I feed him Benadryl all day (which I hate) the vet put him on some strong medication Atopica (which I really really hate) but without it he chews his feet and digs his face till he cries and spends all his time scratching his back, he also from the day we brought him home has very very black gucky ear wax. I use Otic HC 1.0% and that fixes the ears…. unless I stop. Absolutely miserable, does all that sound like a yeast issue? Anyway, I went back to homemade: Ground turkey, brown rice, peas and carrots. I now know that it probably wasn’t doing much to help him…. so I have ordered the 2 supplements you suggested and will be making the hamburger concoction. I’m going to put him on the Yeast Starvation Diet but a couple questions 1) What purpose does the white rice serve?is it sorta just a filler? 2) When you say 1/2 cut does that mean packed 1/2 cup? also with the YST does it need to be raw to be most effective. I’m sorry to come at you with so much, but my baby is just miserable and I cant help him, I’m hoping this is what we need. I look forward to hearing from you…plz

  157. delilah says

    I started my 8 year old 12lb yorkie on this diet. She has awful “allegies” that I’m sure is yeast. We have tried everything under the sun and it’s gotten so bad she has cauliflower ear in one ear from constant itching. I’m really hoping this will give her some relief bc the only other option is surgery. My question is…..she is barely drinking water so she isn’t urinating much and she went from pooping twice a day to once very other day. Is this normal?? And can I give her cucumbers as a treat? Any advice would be so helpful. I don’t want to have to put a tube in her ear 🙁

    • delilah says

      She hasn’t pooped for 3 days now & threw up a few times last night. Is this normal? Sorry to bother you, but I have no idea what to do. I just want her to stop itching. I feel so bad for her 🙁

    • Ed says

      She won’t drink as much because these recipes have a high water content. She also won’t produce as much solid waste because they also have no fillers. That said, she should start going once a day, you may want to increase the volume you feed her. I think cucumbers should be ok but I’ve never fed them. You can try buying some “witch hazel” and spraying or dabbing (with a soaked rag) it in her ears. This has a soothing effect.

      • delilah says

        Thank you so much!! We have such high hopes that this will work…..now i just need to relax and let it work. Watching her get worse is so hard, but knowing that she will finally have some relief is what will help us get thru it. I wish I could tell her that!!!! She loves the food, I guess it’s just taking her some time to adjust.

        I am feeding her a 1/4 twice a day & she’s 12 lbs. should try a little more?? She don’t throw up last night.

        I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the help. She’s my only baby!

  158. Thai.toni says

    Hi Ed, great site and a wealth of information. I’m planning to make this recipe. What i wonder is, do you have feedback from anyone with successes or failures on this recipe? I see a lot.of people planning and doing but I’d love to see any comments or pictures of results. I plan to make it regardless but it be great to hear that feedback too. My dog is much larger at 130 lbs (greater swiss mix ) and he’s been getting non irritable yeast infections this summer and just red and enflamed. Tha ks for any feedback you may have. Cheers!

  159. Julie Anderson says

    My 2 year old Schnauzer has skin issues and I hope to start her on this diet soon! We will be traveling for 3 weeks in Sept, and I couldn’t figure out how to do the raw diet while we are staying in a motel? I started her on the DinoVite and LickOchops about 2 weeks ago and she loves it. I’ve been feeding her a grain free diet all of her life ‘Earthborn Primitive’. The vet thinks she has allergies and wants to do testing, but its soooo expensive! She get bumps in her ears and on the top of her head and more at the base of her tail I have her on Zyrtec right now just to try to control the scratching. Without the med she will scratch herself raw! I’ve also switched shampoo to one with Tea Tree that is supposed to be good for skin issues. Her ears are not stinky at all, so I don’t know if it is yeast or what? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you, Julie Anderson

    • Ed says

      Julie, With some planning and a cooler you can do it. Keep in mind the ingredients in the recipes can be found at any grocery store. Just make sure you bring some good storage containers and a mixing bowl if you have to make it on the road. We freeze a bunch and bring it with us but usually stay places we have a refrigerator.

      • Julie Anderson says

        Yes you are right… I’ll have a motel room with a small kitchen so it is do able. I’ll divide the recipe by 4 then I won’t have the huge amount to mix at one time. Since Fritzi is having skin issues, do you think I should increase the DinOvite or just stay with the amount called for in the recipe?

        Thank you,
        Julie Anderson

        Oh, and my larger older dog, has been on the easy cooked and raw for about 2 months now, and she is doing great! I even see an improvement with her arthritis issues! I also really appreciate the super fast shipping on all of your products!

          • Julie Anderson says

            Just one more question.. I’m sorry to be going into so much detail. But I’ve been wondering why Fritzi, my Schnauzer likes to eat grass so much? She never gets sick from it.. sometimes I think she is one of my horses!

            I’m continuing to give her the Tea Tree baths, and I’m putting an antibiotic cream on her sores and then Witch Hazel…. I sooooo hope to see an improvement soon with her skin troubles. These dogs are so important to me!! Do you think giving her a bit of yogurt would be of any benefit?

            Many thanks to you and the DinOvite team!
            Julie Anderson

            • Ed says

              I’m not sure on her eating grass but sometimes I think it is them seeking vitamins or minerals. Years ago I noticed kennel dogs fed a poor diet would do that when let out of the kennel. The behavior would disappear when I put them on a better diet with Dinovite. As far as the yogurt goes, Dinovite has plenty of microbials so it’s not necessary.

  160. smorris says

    Hi Ed~

    I too have a dog, 4 year old male Australian Shepherd, with yeast issues. Chronic ear infections, rash on belly, itchy anal glands and a lot of whining, led me to start researching how to fix this on my own when it became evident that my vet just wanted to prescribe medicine without helping me fix the underlying issue. I have four dogs, and really want to try your raw food diet for yeast. For some reason though, I am a little nervous about it. If I am going to try it with my dog Ben, then I want to do it with all four of my dogs, one of which is a 15 year old Sheltie with a very sensitive stomach. I guess I am worried as I transition them over that they are going to be sick all over my house. I was hoping you could give me a little pep talk or that some other people out there could share their experiences transitioning their dogs over and how it went. I am feeding Acana dry food at the moment and supplementing with probiotics, digestive enzymes, fish oil and freeze dried meat, but I know in doing all my research that the only thing that will truly heal my dog’s issues is feeding him with a raw food diet like what you have explained above. Thank you so much for any help and advice you want to send my way before I begin! 🙂 Shelly

    • Ed says

      If had great results feeding raw dog food to my dogs. I fast my dogs and start off slow like I recommend and don’t have problems. Some people don’t want to fast their dogs for 24 hours and start them off slow like I describe and have their dogs suffer the consequences.

      Think of it this way. If you fast your dog like I say his digestive system is pretty empty after 24 hours. Then if you give him 1/4 size meal the first day how bad of a mess can he generate? Answer; not much.

  161. smorris says

    Hi Ed,

    One more thing I forgot to ask. On the Dinovite website one of the users posted that the granulated Dinovite caused an issue with her yeasty dog and she felt it was due to the flax, which is the main ingredient. Have you heard of this being an issue with anyone else? I would just hate to order it and have it be an issue with my yeasty dog.

    Thank you!

    Shelly

    • Ed says

      Both products work well for dogs with yeast issues. That said, you can use the Dinovite Liquid instead of the Dinovite powder. If you use the Dinovite Liquid use one tube per recipe.

  162. smorris says

    Hi Ed,

    I am hoping I hear back from you soon. I also was wondering if it was possible to start my dogs on your cooked dog recipe and then slowly wean them to raw. Just to get all the kibble out of their systems. Would that be a good stepping stone approach? Also, is it a bad idea to include the white rice in the cooked recipe for my dog with the yeast issues?

    Thanks again,

    Shelly

  163. futura4 says

    My shih tzu will be 11 in November and has suffered from chronic ear and yeast infections for the past several years. I recently switched him to a frozen raw food available from a local holistic pet food store and he has done really well with the change. His paw licking, which used to be pretty much constant is down about 50%! I’ve been adding coconut oil to his food too which has made his coat shiny and soft (like a puppy) again!

    I’m going to switch to the yeast starvation diet next week once I run out of the frozen food so I bought the supplements that you suggested. I gave them to him in his food last night. He was awake all night coughing and sneezing. Is it possible he’s allergic to the Dinovite liquid I put in his food? Have you had anyone tell you this? It could just be a dog cold but it seems coincidental with the timing of introducing the Dinvoite. I look forward to your reply and am impressed that you continue to answer questions after nearly three years on this thread. Thank you!

    • TashasMama says

      Hi, Futura4: I wanted to ask you how your Shih Tzu is doing. Is he still on the raw meat diet? I have a 15 yr old female Shih Tzu and she’s been on the diet about 8 weeks. She is still scratching and licking especially her paws. Her skin condition is pretty bad too. I was just wondering how your baby is doing.
      Thanks.

  164. candyJoJo says

    Hi Ed,
    Fantastic site, BTW. First time on this site and have a few questions. I will try to be brief.
    Why the supromega for this diet and not the LickOChops?
    Can I add veggies (broccoli, kale, carrots, celery, peas etc) to this mix and if so how much for the proper blend if using 10lbs of meat?
    On the easy raw diet with rice, can the rice be omitted and veggies added? I guess that would make it the Yeast Starvation Diet with veggies, correct?
    I happen to already have something called K9 Feed-Sentials powder. Seems similar to the Dinovite. If you are familiar with it, can I use it until it is gone and then switch to Dinovite?
    Thank you for you time and this great website!

  167. tmsaladyga514 says

    Hello,
    My frenchie has major yeast issues and I would love to use this diet, but he has an allergy to eggs and beef. Can you tell me if there is something I could replace the eggs and beef with?
    Thank you

    • Ed says

      How severe is his allergy? If mild you can try a little beef or egg and see if he has a bad reaction. Feed a little raw ground beef by itself maybe a tablespoon and see what happens. If his allergy is severe don’t do this. You can feed him the chicken and rice recipe and take out the eggs.

  168. Amithieng says

    Hi there! I have a border collie/husky mix and for about two years now she’s been unbelievably itchy… I got her off her regular food, moved her up to a crazy expensive grain free kibble & it’s better… but not perfect… and now she’s even throwing up her kibble and still itching again. It seems like kibble just has too many variables. Anyways, the theory is that she’s allergic to chicken, and considering she snagged a piece and her eye swelled up really bad, it’s probably right. Would eggs still be ok for her? I’ve done the packaged raw for her before & she loves it, she’s just a big girl (50lbs) & it’s just too expensive.

    • Ed says

      Wow, she seems pretty allergic to the chicken. Have you tried turkey? I’m not sure on the eggs but you could hard boil one give her a little and see what happens.You may have to end up being more creative and feed pork, beef or venison.

  170. lily says

    I have a Dachshund he is almost 10 yrs young and I cook Chicken for him everyday. However, I am concerned that he is not getting enough protein. I rather cook his dinner rather than Raw. Having said all that I need your help. He is constantly licking his paws and sometimes I do not know if only chicken is enough for him, he seems to sometimes like green beans and carrots but mostly just chicken. Can you please advise me like I said I rather cook it for him but do you recommend other recipes. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

    • Ed says

      Lily, Try feeding the “yeast starvation dog food recipe” this will help with his paw licking. It is best fed raw. It’s not gross. It ends up looking like meat loaf before you cook it.

  172. Hotturkin says

    I have a 14 year old Shiba Inu who has been on this diet for 5 weeks. She is definitely scratching less, but it is still pretty bad. Her back end and tail are almost completely bald. She has been battling yeast for the past decade and it recently got really bad after being prescribed prednisone. She has been off the steroids for about 8 weeks. I bathe her every 4 days or so with an all natural shampoo. Is there a certain point that I should just take her to the vet? Her energy levels are normal, she just looks awful and has diarrhea every once in awhile. Should I press on?

    • Ed says

      One of my dogs picked up a yeast infection after surgery to remove a tumor. It was a particularly stubborn strain that she may have picked up at the hospital. She then, passed it to me and my wife. We ended up with a prescription shampoo from the vet. In this case it was enough to help clear it up. Sometime the dogs immune system is too weekend or the strain of pathogen very tough and medication is needed. I would definitely continue feeding the yeast starvation recipe but it will probably help to get a prescription shampoo from the vet to knock the yeast back on the surface of her skin.

  173. Raysquared says

    Hey I just started this recipe on Saturday with my 2 pugs, I’ve tried it all for one of thems yeast from medication to shampoos, everything. We started this and I just have some questions. I’ve noticed they aren’t drinking very much water at all is that normal? Also, whenever they poop there is hardly anything and I noticed a little blood in one of thems tonight is that anything to be worried about? I look forward to your reply.

    • Ed says

      They will drink less water because this diet is about 70% moisture, so that is normal. Also, the small bowl movements are a result of the lack of worthless fillers in the diet. Basically, your pugs are digesting a lot more of their food and thus giving off less waste. The blood in the stool is probably due to a little irritation because of the diet change. This should go away after the adjustment to the new food.

  174. sarahw221 says

    Hey there! I’m about to start this diet for my 11 yr old blue pit with chronic allergy/yeast issues. I can’t wait for him to start feeling better! I’m a little worried about the possible “die off” process worsening his symptoms thoughh. About how long does that usually last? Have you ever know dogs to not be able to tolerate this diet? And if so, what signs should I look for? I know taste won’t be an issue, he’s very food motivated. Just want to make sure I’m making the right choice for his diet.

  175. TashasMama says

    Hi, and thanks for your work on this site. I have a 15 year old female Shih Tzu and she has been on the yeast starvation diet for 8 weeks. She drinks less water and has smaller bowel movements just like you said. She LOVES the food. All of this is fine, but her skin problem seems to be worse. The redness, the smell (like Fritos), eyes and paws are red and swollen, the scratching and licking are not any better. I’ve been using ground beef – could she be allergic to beef? Maybe I should try chicken? Oh, and I use an all natural oatmeal shampoo I purchased at the vet. What do you recommend?

    • Ed says

      You can switch from ground beef to ground chicken w/bones without a problem. If she has been suffering from a yeast infection for a very long time it can take 6 month to see improvement. Sometimes the dog’s immune system is severely compromised and needs help killing back the yeast on the surface of the skin. This can be helped with shampoos like Dogosuds peppermint tea tree oil shampoo or a prescription shampoo from your vet. My dog Lily picked up a nasty strain of yeast from the vets after surgery that she actually passed to my wife and I. So along with the yeast starvation recipe we used a prescription shampoo that has knocked it back. She is an older dog.

  176. Melrod says

    Hi Ed. I just became a new owner (literally a week) of a pup Shih Tzu. He will be 3 mos. Jan 7. He is constantly scratching and licking his paws and tail. I meal prep and would love to do the same for Rontu. Which diet would you recommend I start with. Also, do you suggest adding it to his current kibble first for a specified amount of time? Thank you for your advice. This is all new to me and I just don’t know where to start.

  177. Melrod says

    Hi. Hahahah… I just read the complete list of instructions for the yeast starvation diet which answered my question. I think the yeast starvation will be the best route to start with. Thank you!!

  178. wendyh65 says

    I have just started this diet with my baby 2 days ago. He has a persistent yeast infection for 6 months and I wanted to know if being lethargic is one of the ways this diet gets worse before getting better.

  179. elicea says

    Hello!!

    My English bulldog (Rosie) has been dealing with chronic yeast issues for a year. after trying a few kibble a that claimed to work to prevent them, I gave up and went to home cooked food. For the last 6 months I’ve been preparing myself her beef, veggies, coconut oil and plain yogurt. While it has worked wonders, I’m hoping to help save my pocket book! I have a couple questions::

    1- can I still use coconut oil in her food?
    2- rather than use the two supplements you e listed, can I use The Missing Link: Ultimate Skin & Coat to replace Dinovite and any salmon oil to replace Supromega? I only ask because I’d like to get my dog started in this is in the next couple days, but can’t find the ones you e listed on Amazon (where I get the free expedited shipping).

    Please advise-
    Thanks!
    Elicea

  180. kballard710 says

    I recently started my dog on this diet a few days ago. I purchased the liquid form of Dinovite. However the instructions on the label state one or two teaspoons per cup but the instructions on here state tablespoons. Which should I be doing?

    We also started this diet on Thursday and she has only had one bowel movement. Is this normal?

    Sorry if these have been answered. I tried to go through all the comments but there were so many.

  181. Suzanna says

    Hello, we have a 3 year old 90+ lbs retriever/bullmastiff mix. since we got him he has been chewing on his paws, not awful but a lot. Then around a year he started scratching and chewing and he started getting ear infections so we switched to grain free dog food. Ive been able to manage the scratching and ear infections between switching to grain free food and using essential oils. Every time i try something new it helps for a little and with the horrible cone of shame and oils I can heal up his ear and skin but it has seemed ever time he’s left alone he chews and scratches himself till he bleeds, not even mentioning the smelly gunk and how bad he has started smelling. I previously thought maybe it was anxiety or a flea allergy, I gave myself an allergy to flea medication due to bombing our house and figured maybe he was allergic to flea medicine too so i stopped and use natural flea control for him and my cats. it helped for a week or two and he got rally bad again. Thats all its been the past 3 years with him I’ve been trying and failing over and over, its so defeating because he is the apple of my eye and hate seeing him in that cone all the time. The past 6 months or so its been impossible keeping him from mutilating himself, he’s been in the cone for maybe 2 months. If I take it off in less than a minute he will chew up his back from his tail maybe 5 inches up and 4 inches wide and its so bloody. Nothing i try helps anymore. Me and my husband are newly weds so therefore money is tight. This diet seemed like an answer from heaven until i realized that 5lbs of ground beef at costco alone is $20. he needs 4+ cups a day which means $40 just for the beef every 8 days. Then there is the supplements which i have researched and they aren’t too bad price wise (large dog dinovite supplement somewhere in the $70’s) and the eggs and rice are very affordable but i honestly can’t afford to spend that much a month, at costco chicken thighs are much more affordable. I could also afford to do the raw dog food a little easier because it produces 48 cups instead of 32 (it would help a little) but at this point i want him better! I read a comment from you saying the carbs in the rice could make his yeast infection worse. Also I clean out his ear and back with watered down vinegar which i read helps with yeast infections and it does help for a small amount of time which leads me to believe there is an underlying problem which from what I’ve read sounds like he has a yeast problem. Can I add chicken to the beef? Does it have to be cooked? Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you.

  182. Suzanna says

    Also is the raw meat diet safe for dogs without a vet monitoring him? He goes to the vet but not often, I can’t afford to take him weekly for monitoring or anything.

  184. samhollis says

    Hello Ed,
    I would like to try your yeast starvation diet after being informed by the vet that my 2year old Dalmatian has a yeast ear infection possibly related to food allergy. My question relates to whether the beef can be replaced with chicken, as dalys need low purine foods and we have eliminated red meat from both dalys diets with feeding only chicken or turkey as the meat
    Component.
    Thanks.

  185. Katie says

    Good afternoon. First let me start off by saying how informative I have found your website. I am new to raw feeding and am a little apprehensive to be honest. I asked my vet about it and they of course didn’t want to me to do it because of the risk of bacteria issues. At any rate, I have purchased the Dinovite and Supromega Oil and I am starting them on the raw diet tonight (they have fasted for 24 hours). I know that every dog is different however, I was wondering if you had any issues previously regarding English Bulldogs and the Yeast Starvation Diet? I have three English Bulldogs and a Chihuahua. Thank you in advance. Katie

    • Ed says

      English bull dogs will do quite well on the diet.Keep in mind it can take a little time for a dog’s digestive system to fully adjust. My German Shepherd pup took 3-4 weeks to fully adjust. I’m talking minor little changes I noticed. The Dinovite does very well for bull breeds in general.

  186. Jesuslives87 says

    Hi!
    I have an American bulldog who I started on this yeast free food. I used chicken and eggs because that was cheaper..is that OK?… Also I used beef this week and cooked it but it seems like soooo much fat! It was the 70/30…should I keep all of that fat in? Do I have to slowly introduce each new cooked food? I introduced cooked food slowly but if I want to switch meats?? Also, can I add in organ Mets raw every now and then on top of the cooked food? My dogs poop WS white today and he threw up after his meal , but then ate it again lol. I just want to make sure I’m doing this right. He has rashes and sores and hair loss and he stinks bad. He is getting better though! Thank you in advance. Someone told me I should switch the Mets that’s why I do..if I were to feed this diet raw using chickens, I would just buy ten pounds of raw bone in chicken and mix with h hard boiled eggs?? Sorry so many questions I want my dog to get better! I appreciate your help!

    • Ed says

      Yes, swapping the chicken for the beef is fine. I currently feed my dogs a recipe that is 10 pounds chicken leg thigh quarters with bone, 12 hard boiled eggs, 1 bottle of supromega and Dinovite (powder form). I grind the chicken with bones through the meat grinder I show on this site. I shot this recipe but the video quality was bad so I will have to reshoot it. It is best to feed the meat raw. Organ meats are a fine addition add them at about 10-20%, if you go higher it can lead to loose stool. I don’t worry about switching meats.

  187. Katie says

    I know that the raw ground beef is best but will it make a huge difference if I boil the ground beef vs. giving it raw? They are on the Yeast Starvation Diet. Thanks.

  189. Breluci says

    I started my miniature schnauzer on the yeast starvation diet about a month ago. I’ve read most of the postings and experienced the mucousy stool and lethargy. However, now she is worse than ever with the yeast break out. I know you said it would get worse before getting better, but how long should I expect this to continue?

    I bathe her frequently and rinse with vinegar and water to help kill off the outside yeast which helps the scratching.
    Also, can any treats be given during the cleanse? Cheddar cheese, pieces of cooked chicken or other meats (no additives or gravies of course) Thanks in advance!!

  190. cheryl179 says

    Hi
    If I use fish as my protein base would you recommend using supramega oil or use Lickochops instead so as to keep the Omegas more balanced?

    Also I seen your post on making bone broth soup how much of this concentrate would you add to your recipes as a boost to them?

    Thanks!

  191. verrico7 says

    I read a review about Dinovite and it said it contains yeast products. If we are trying to cut yeast from our dogs diet completely, is this still a good option for a supplement? We have a dog with very overactive yeast prosecution and he’s miserable right now. Thanks in advance for any help

  193. rxdickey@aol.com says

    Hi, I plan to start my dog (7 yr old Golden Retriever) on this recipe as soon as I get the supplements. I’m not good with remembering to give medicine, so would rather add the supplements to the recipe while I’m making it.
    I’M NOT SURE HOW MUCH OF EACH SUPPLEMENT TO ADD FOR THE ENTIRE RECIPE. PLEASE ADVISE.
    Our dog is suffering from the yeasty ears, & recently has been really working over her paws. She is also starting to get teary eyed. She also has been having bouts of diarrhea from time to time. I don’t feed a good quality dog food right now, but plan to start with this.
    I plan to keep her on this recipe for 6 months (although it may be difficult when we go on vacation & take her to be boarded). ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR THIS?
    CAN I GIVE HER TREATS WHILE SHE’S ON THIS REGIMEN (IF SO WHAT KIND OF TREATS), OR SHOULD I ABSTAIN FROM TREATS UNTIL AFTER THE 6 MONTHS ON THIS DIET?
    I’m excited about your site & excited to get our girl started on this diet. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for all your information.

  194. wendyh65 says

    Hi my dog has been on this diet since January, and as his energy and overall disposition has improved greatly but he still has serious yeast issues in his ears and on his tummy and under his front legs. I have followed the guidelines religiously. Does this sometimes take longer than 9 months to get rid of the yeast or could it be something more serious is going on with him? He is a shih-tzu/bichon mix and is 10 years old. Thank you

  195. thequeenofhearts says

    What amount of the supplements would I add to the food before feeding a 4lb dog and a 7 lb dog?

    I have four chihuahuas. Two of them tend to get overweight easily. Is it necessary to add the egg yolk?

    Thank you in advance for any info you can provide!

  196. cheryl says

    Can you add the Dinovite powder in with the 10lbs of raw meat in the yeast starvation diet instead of at each serving? If so, how much should be added into the recipe? Thank you.

  198. Jen says

    Hello, thanks for this diet suggestion! I have a 7 year old German Shepherd who
    I switched to back to kibble after feeding raw for a few months. Sure enough, he’s having a reaction and major yeast issues. So I have the Dinovite supplements, beef and eggs. My question is- does the Dinovite supplement fully replace the need for organ/liver in his diet? Before starting an all raw diet I had read on other sites how important it was to make sure to add organs. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

    Thanks,

    Jen

  199. Rockstar250 says

    Hi, I have had my 14 year old miniature dachshund on the diet for about two month and she has gotten so much better but over the last few days she has refused to eat the ground beef she will eat the boiled egg if I feed it to her but she will not touched the ground beef…is this normal should I try to switch it up with chicken? I did feed her a grilled chicken breast on day three of her not eating and she ate it without hesitation.

  200. Meagan says

    Hi Ed!

    I have a few questions:
    I recently started cooking my dogs food in our instant pot, but I’m am scared I’m not giving them the proper nutrients. I have a 4 year old lab (75 pounds) who is allergic to pork, beef, and peas. He gets horrible ear infections if he eats any of these, so if i were to feed him the yeast starvation recipe, what could i sub the beef for? I also have a 10 month old yellow lab/white golden retriever mix who seems to have some hip issues and he has a STRONG smell and i always itching. Would the yeast starvation recipe be good for him since he is not considered an adult dog yet?

    Thank you!!

    • Ed says

      I would feed both a yeast starvation diet, substitute chicken for the beef. It would be best to give them the raw bones along with the meat. You can also grind it in a grinder like I show on the site. it works great!

  201. ireneb says

    our Gertrude gets ear infection (yeast) all the time. Can i use this recipe but cook the meat instead of serving it to her raw. We have 2 other furry family member that are going on a homemade dog food also. Im so tired of the stuff in commerical foods.
    I love reading all the commets on here. Thanks for all the good advise
    IRene

  202. morganastrid says

    Hi Ed. Love this site and I can’t wait to try out this yeast starvation dog food. We just adopted our 2 year old basset/newfoundland mix in November. For months he has bee super itchy and nothing has seemed to do the trick. My bestie suffered from this due to yeast so i would love to try this and see if it does the trick for our new little one.
    Our new dog, Cowboy, has had his weight bounce up and down. He is 50 pounds and I would be concerned about feeding him too much or too little a day.

    I was curious what you recommend for times to feed your dogs. Is once a day or twice a day best? And do they need a certain amount of calories per day? He should be at 50 pounds for his size and he has a medium activity level most days and light on other.

    Thank. Looking forward to heard from you.

    • Ed says

      I feed my dogs once a day. As far as quantities, their activity level dictates that a bit. So I will raise or lower the amount fed if my dogs start losing or gaining weight. I don’t “free feed” (leaving food out all the time) so my dogs gobble up waterer I offer.

  203. Pearadux says

    I am really interested in trying the diet. Both my little guys (Maltese Shih Tzu mix) now have yeast chronically. I have done both homemade and raw in the past so it’s not an unknown area. I used Lew Olsen and the b-natural supplements back then. Could you give me your opinion? Would the Berte’s Immune Blend and Berte’s EPA supplements be suitable replacements for those you’ve recommended?

  204. doggostella11 says

    Hello,

    I started feeding my dog this 5 days ago, however cooked until medium rare as she’s never had 100% raw before. Her skin is clearing up amazingly fast, however she is lethargic and has had bouts of diarrhea and now today smells fishy. Is this normal for the yeast kill off? I am thinking yes, but just want to make sure.

    Also, can I use NuPro dog supplement instead of dinovite? It seems to be the same thing.

    Thank you
    Stella

    • Ed says

      It could be the die off. I’ve never used Nupro so I don’t know how it will work. I’ve personally used Dinovite with homemade dog foods for about 20 years with great results.

  205. mwilliams58 says

    Hi Ed, i rescued my dog about 4 yrs ago and have had a big problem with i believe yeast. she get hot spots on her back and some on her legs but the biggest problem is with her paws , red with sores and raw spots. she has been on medicated,antibacterial,anti fungal shampoos, food changes, prescription for infections and apoquel and was tested for allergies and is on allercept therapy drops.I have had enough and i now my poor dog has too. i am thinking of the starvation diet for her what are your thoughts. iam desperate please help.

    • Ed says

      I think the yeast starvation recipe is a good idea. Keep in mind when you feed this, symptoms could get worse. It all depends on how fast the yeast dies off. Also, sometimes its a long process.

  206. ilysse says

    Hi Ed! Can you please help!? Definitely my dog needs this recipe desperately BUT he is allergic to fish! So no fish oil for him! Do you have a substitute? Thanks!

    • Ed says

      Maybe try one of the easy recipes and just use 3 ingredients beef, eggs and rice for a short time. Let your dog’s system adjust then slowly add other ingredients and see if your dog’s immune system settles down and quits firing at everything.

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