10 Best Food For Dogs With Yeast Infection (2021 Review)

Only 2 Ingredients 

There’s no room for starch in these treats. They contain only 2 ingredients – chicken breast meat and vegetable glycerin. That makes them much higher in protein than most other treats, with a count of 65%. They’re starch-free, grain-free, and artificial ingredient-free! 

Suitable for All Dogs 

If you have a large breed dog, they’ll be happy to chew on one of these as is. Some smaller breeds may be able to handle a jerky strip, but if not, it’s easy to break into pieces and feed like that. 

The low calorie count (45 per treat) also makes it easy to fit at least one into every dog’s daily nutrition, regardless of their total calorie count. As specified on the packaging, less than 10% of your pup’s daily intake should be made up of treats.

High Protein, Very High Fat 

The only downside to these meaty patties are that they’re incredibly high in fat, which means dogs who don’t get quite a lot of exercise won’t be able to burn it off. Unless your dog is very active, there’s a chance of them putting on a bit of weight on this food. 

The protein counts range from mid-30s to mid-40s, which is among the highest on the market. The fat content is actually quite similar, falling in the 30s, which is a full 10% or so higher than most “high-fat” dog foods. 

Recipe Range for Fussy Eaters 

Every recipe has proteins and fats in the 30s or 40s, so whichever you choose will give your dog a serious dose of both. Other than that, the biggest factor in choosing which one would suit your dog is their personal preference. 

Choose from Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Red Meat, Salmon & Beef, Venison, Duck, Rabbit, Turkey, Pork, and Venison & Lamb. This lovely variety also makes it easy to avoid problem proteins. Each one is filled out with organic vegetables and fruits, none of which contain starch.

High Protein, High Fat 

With 30% protein and 20% fat, this dog food is best suited to pups who get plenty of exercise. The protein comes from a mix of beef meal, chicken meal, pork meal, and Menhaden fish meal, with the fat count being made up of chicken fat. 

If you’re keen on this food but don’t want the high fat count, they have one with just 10% fat for less active dogs. 

Extra Additions 

As well as a premium-quality ingredient list, you’ll find nice levels of Omega fatty acids in this dog food, which will assist in nourishing your dog’s coat and skin. This is a bonus for dogs with a yeast infection, as their skin is often affected. 

There’s also a dose of DHA, which is a particular Omega fatty acid that performs functions such as looking after eye and brain health. L-carnitine is another great ingredient to see. It helps regulate energy use and does the job of metabolizing that 20% fat into something your dog can use. 

Biologically Appropriate Nutrition 

Orijen’s intention is to create dog food that’s as close to natural as possible. In their own words, their food “mirrors Mother Nature”, meaning your dog will be getting nutrition as close as possible to what his ancestors were eating. 

Their recipes include both muscle meat and organ meat, such as liver and heart. You’ll also find cartilage and bone. This is part of the raw nutrition philosophy, and it’s nothing to worry about – these ingredients are healthy and packed with protein and amino acids. 

Extra Features 

The addition of DHA and EPA makes this food quite suitable for puppies and seniors as well as adult dogs. The Omega fatty acid count is good, and there’s glucosamine and chondroitin added to keep your dog’s joints tough and flexible.

Unlike most other foods, Orijen also adds “botanical inclusions” which are herbs that would be found naturally in a dog’s diet. These include chicory root, turmeric, rosehips, and juniper berries. They add a good bit of antioxidant power to the kibble.

Premium Quality Ingredients 

Each of these formulas contain a single protein supplemented by healthy vegetables that have no starch in them. You’ll find a tiny bit of pea starch in there, but it’s in miniscule amounts and shouldn’t have an effect. 

With 60% meat and 40% vegetables, this dog food is protein-focused and great for active pups, with 31% protein and 17% fat. You’ll also find lots of Omegas, including DHA and EPA, glucosamine for strong joints, and probiotic microorganisms. 

Impressive Recipe Range 

Each of Acana Singles’ recipes contains roughly the same nutrients, so their protein and fat counts remain the same. This fact makes it a superb variety for picky eaters, as they can switch between flavors without losing out on any nutrition. 

Choose from Duck & Pear, Pork & Squash, Beef & Pumpkin, Lamb & Apple, and Turkey & Pumpkin. 

Good Nutrient Values 

With 27% protein and 16% fat, this dog food should suit pretty much any dog who gets moderate exercise. The Omega fatty acids are enough to make a difference in your pup’s skin and coat, and the added vitamin E will help too. 

The only downside is that there’s no glucosamine added, which means you’ll need to supplement separately if your dog is one that needs it. There’s also no DHA or EPA, so if you’re looking for a puppy food, we’d recommend choosing their puppy kibble specifically. 

Puppy-Perfect Nutrition 

Your puppy will get 31% protein and 19% fat in this dog food. Two real meat sources and two meat meal sources are the first 4 ingredients. Lower down you’ll find liver, heart, gizzard, and cartilage. No need to worry though – they’re packed with healthy protein, fats, and amino acids. 

The ingredient list does contain peas, which are a starch, but they’re very minimal. The other vegetables and fruits included are lentils, chickpeas, pinto beans, pumpkin, collard greens, carrots, apples, and Acana’s botanical inclusions. Also, your puppy will get DHA, EPA, and joint supplements in every mouthful. 

High Nutritional Value

A variety of proteins make up the 38% protein count on this dog food. As with all of Orijen’s products, the ingredient list begins with whole muscle meat and organ meat makes an appearance further down. Organ meat gives a high protein count, but also adds amino acids that aren’t found in muscle meat.

Although there are peas in this food, they’re minimal and in between a whole bunch of really healthy vegetable choices. You’ll find lentils, beans, chickpeas, pumpkin, collard greens, carrots, and apples.

The 15% fat count makes this dog food best for seniors who still get a decent bit of exercise during their day. You’ll find DHA and EPA, so your older guy or girl’s eyes and brain will be fed too. Omega fatty acids will keep their skin soft and their fur shiny, and glucosamine and chondroitin will help fortify their joints.

In short, this would be a super choice to keep your senior as healthy and strong as possible as they age. If your older dog is a little less active, you could still feed them this kibble – just add a short daily walk to their schedule.

Great Addition to Healthy Kibble 

Many pet parents trying to feed their dog healthy food go wrong with canned food. It’s easy to forget that we need to take the same precautions with wet dog food as we do with dry kibble. This offering contains no starchy vegetables at all, and relies on oatmeal to provide its carb content. 

The single-source protein ingredients include lamb, lamb broth, lamb liver, and lamb meal. The only downside is that it’s made with carrageenan, which is considered to be a low-quality binding agent that isn’t great for dogs. 

Nutrition Profile

This kibble contains 32% protein, which comes from various sources. Turkey, turkey meal, and salmon are brought into their kitchens from the US, while their duck meal is imported from France, and lamb meal from New Zealand. This most likely contributes to their slightly steep price, but the ingredients should be of great quality.

L-carnitine is present too, which assists in regulating metabolism and transforming fats into usable energy. The Omega-6 fatty acids is the highest count we’ve ever seen, at .5%, which will do wonders for your dog’s itchy, dry skin and brittle fur.

The only thumbs-downs we can find is that there’s no glucosamine in the recipe, and there don’t seem to be flavor variations in this particular formula. Neither of those should be a problem, though – you can simply supplement with glucosamine and if your pup gets bored, try another dog food on this list!