Yeast infections in dogs occur when there is a breakdown of the dogs immunity due to toxins produced by yeast in their digestive track. Yeast is a single celled fungus which is found in the bodies of many thing things which are living. Candida albicans is the name given to the fungus which is able to wreck havoc an panic in dogs and man. When the yeast is feeding well in comfortable situations, it will multiply and invade the dogs system. Yeast is known to feed on sugar and fat substances in the body. The most common yeast invasion in dogs is in the ears and skin and the digestive track also which will leave a dog with low immunity and weakness.
Dog ear yeast infection might be a bit tricky to diagnose because when the samples of the ear scrapings are observed under a microscope, you will find the organism that causes the infection which is called malassezia patchydermis. However, when you do a similar test with specimen from another part of the dogs body, you will find that the results reveal presence of malassezia. This confirms that the organism is always present on the skin of the dog whether sick or not. Therefore they give the medication and if it works, then the dog is considered to have suffered from the infection.
Now if your dog has a dog ear infection and it’s yeast it’s going to be pretty obvious, not only will he or she let you know, but the smell will confirm any doubts. With Canines the dog ear infection comes on fast. Some vets will prescribe ear drops, others will give you antibiotics as dog ear infection treatment. Antibiotics kill the bad as well as any of the good bacteria reducing your pets resistance to future attacks. It’s for this reason I’ve included the three best tips I’ve used to treat my dogs for over three years now.
If the dog yeast infection only covers a small area, it can be treated with a cream applied daily for a few weeks. Shampoos that contain sulfur, benzoyl peroxide, and chlorhexidine will also help relieve symptoms. More severe cases of yeast infections in dogs are usually treated with oral antifungal medications.
The cure for the problem is nutritional. Dogs need to be put on a raw meat and bone diet as quickly as possible. Yeast infections can affect an animals immune system, making them fatal if not dealt with immediately. In the wild, the condition is almost non-existent because they don’t eat anything that has grain in it which can cause yeast to grow. Keep this fact in mind while you are treating your dog and when you develop its nutritional program later on. It generally takes about a month to cure the yeast infection and you should seek advice from a veterinarian.