Dog Yeast Infection Symptoms

1. Commonly associated with skin allergies.

2. Possible itching but not always.

3. Greasy feel to the dogs skin or coat.

4. Bad odour coming from the skin.

What Causes Dog Yeast Infections?

Affecting some breeds more than others, the dog yeast infection is a bacterial infection and is commonly brought on by greasier skin which is sometimes an effect of skin allergies or other skin problems.

Although not always associated in the dogs ears, yeast infections do occur more commonly in this place along with the anal glands and other parts of the dog's outer skin. In small numbers yeasts are fine but as more become present it will become itchy and irritating for the dog.

What Your Vet May Say or Do

To combat this situation the underlying cause should first be found and dealt with by taking swabs of the skin and eliminating other conditions that may be causing similar effects. The vet may then recommend special anti-yeast shampoos to reduce the greasiness of the skin if this seems to be the problem. If not then a course of antibiotics may be issued and creams or gels to stop the itching so further skin damage is not cause by over scratching or licking.



Other Possible Conditions

Dog Itching and Scratching
Dog Bacterial Skin Infections
Dog Allergies - Itchy Ears
Dog Allergies - Itchy Feet and Itchy Bottom
Dog Flea Allergy
Dog Fleas Information
Dog Food Allergies - Skin Allergies
Dog Hot Spots
Dog Hypothyroidism (under active thyroid glands)
Dog Skin Mites
Dog Fungal Skin Infections