[KimInMD]

Some dogs are prone to food allergies, yeast based ear infections, or even teething problems. This causes an inflammatory reaction, which in turn upsets a dog's PH balance. *The result is a breeding ground for red yeast. *Basically, the bad bacteria in the gut kills off the good bacteria. *This happens in humans too. *The standard vet cure is a low dose 10 day cycle of tetracycline, which again balances the GI tract. The active ingredient in Angel Eyes is Tylosin *(similar in structure to Erythromycin). *It is a Macrolide Antibiotic, meaning it does not kill bacteria but controls it's growth. It is prescribed to treat gastrointestinal tract infections. *Even though the amount of Tylosin in Angel Eyes is small, I would never use it*long term. It is meant to use short term to restore the balance between the good and bad bacterias. When that happens, the red yeast dies, and no more tear stains. Dogs with yeast smell terrible and they often itch like crazy. I can understand someone may not want to use an over the counter product like Angel Eyes, but hopefully if you notice red yeast, you'll seek treatment for your dog. It's harder to see the presence of yeast on a Yorkie's darker fur, but it's sure easy to see on a white dog. Most come home from the puppy mills with at least half their coats stained brown. Its so sad to see.*