You may think you don't know what a yeast infection in dogs looks like,
but if you have an itchy dog, especially the ears and paws, then you may
be looking at exactly that. Yeast!
Yeast is more prevalent in the summertime as it thrives in hot and humid weather and often gets mistaken for allergies.
But make no mistake, yeast causes lots of itching, paw chewing and butt scooting for your
dog.
How Yeast Affects Your Dog
Well,
yeast is a fungus that likes to grow in moist areas.Yeast on a dog
typically affects a dog's skin resulting in an itchy dog. Malassezia is
the most common type found on a dog's skin and is usually found on the
paws, ear canals, armpits, jowls, anal area and any skin folds that your
pooch may have. You can find more information on
yeast infections in
dogs here.
The areas most affected are the ears and paws. Yeast
in dogs ears is very common especially with dogs with floppy ears. But,
it's not restricted to floppy-eared
dogs and swimming will make it
worse. Most often the ears will give off a rather unpleasant pungent
smell that's hard to ignore.
Dogs that suffer from yeast
infections often have a lowered immune system allowing the fungus to
proliferate. Antibiotic use is also something that often causes the
fungus to start growing out of control. However, some dogs (mine and my
Mum's included) just suffer from the itchy symptoms of yeast as soon as
the weather gets hot and humid.
Treatment for a Yeast Infection in Dogs
Yeast infections in dogs are best treated with a two-pronged approach:
Treat the local skin area - As yeast is a fungus it must be treated topically with
Petveda shampoos, dips and
Petveda sprays.
PETVEDA products are a set of solution based pet grooming products that help
maintain your pets’ hygiene and healthy skin and coats.
Good grooming is
especially important for animals with long hair and those that have
trouble keeping themselves clean. It is believed that taking care of
this essential need of these animals not only makes them feel
comfortable but helps them live a better life .
Treat the digestive tract - Many
yeast infections start in the dog's digestive tract which can then leak
out and manifest as skin problems. Adding probiotics and supplements
to your dog's diet will help to keep the yeast at a manageable level
preventing this break-out from occurring.
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