subject: Dog Yeast Infection: What Causes It And How To Cure It [print this page] Dog yeast infection is the least of all concerns dealth with by dog owners. However, this disease can bring a lot of inconvenience to you so it is better to be on the safe side and know about it.
For starters, why does yeast infection happen? It does because it is an indication of a chemical imbalance, or an underlying cause that needs to be addressed right away, or else a serious condition will arise. Yeasts are likely to grow in warm, moist places, which means that parts like the genitals and underarms are targets of these fungi. It can be treated by applying some medications a doctor will recommend, and in doing so, one should make sure that the medication is taken for the entire period the doctor suggested to make sure that the fungus is really eliminated.
As mentioned earlier, if you have a dog, you should know that he, too, can suffer from this disease, and so you should know its causes, symptoms and treatments to counter it.
Yeast infection in dogs is evident in the ears and the skin. What can you do to stop this? Here are some ways.
1. Veterinarians suggest applying diluted distilled vinegar to your pet.
2. Topical steroids and certain ointments can help as well.
3. Miconosol lotion is an antifungal treatment which can be applied on the pet's ears, between the paws and other outer parts of the body that the pet has licked and caused the infection to spread.
4. Another treatment for dog yeast infection is plain yogurt, which you can add to your pet's food, since it has active cultures which can counteract the infection. If your dog does not like the taste of yogurt, add some tuna water to it.
5. To eliminate itching, apply mild dandruff shampoo when you give him a bath. Rinse his hair with diluted apple cider vinegar to restore pH balance.
6. Change your dog's diet by feeding him with lamb and rice, or pure mixes of your own, like cooked chicken and vegetables or fish and potatoes.
7. Dogs that often flap their ears are the ones with the most tendency to get ear infections, because flapping their ears close the air flow, which might lead to yeast growth. Why? Because if there's no air flow in the ear area, and there is excessive hair growth, then yeasts will grow and thrive. Yeasts are likely to grow in warm and moist environment, since it's the type that is conducive for fungal growth.
8. Get your pet diagnosed for yeast outbreak to avoid ear infections and other problems. Of course, like humans, they need to be tested to make sure prevention and treatment are applied. There can be other problems that are root causes of this disease, which might not be detected if the pet is not tested.
9. Make sure your pet is well-kept, well-cleaned and is in good proper hygiene if he has this disease to avoid the yeasts from spreading to other areas. Keep him away from children as well. Of course, make sure he is free from wounds, blood clots, bad odor and fleas.
Dog yeast infection can be prevented by having the pet diagnosed to be sure about it. Of course, if he has this health problem, follow the veterinarian's advice and always prevent your pet from licking to avoid the yeasts from spreading to other areas.
