Yeast Infection in Dogs and How to Cure It

[Gregory Howard]

A yeast infection in dogs manifests itself in a different way than it
does in human beings. Where the infection in a human is either
vaginal, anal, or oral, in a dog it can show up as a skin condition or
affect the animal internally. Dogs are carnivores by nature, so their
systems do not normally generate the necessary Lactobacillus bacteria
to fight off Candida, the pathogen responsible for yeast infection in
dogs. Too much grain in their diet can cause an imbalance in their
bodies.
The first sign of infection to pet owners will often be lesions or raw
spots on the skin. Those not familiar with canine diseases will often
think these are wounds or allergic reactions to something in the home
or outdoors. It could be, but in all likelihood it is a yeast
infection in dogs that creates these symptoms. Another organism that
causes it, Malasezzia pachydermatis, is always present on the skin and
can cause an outbreak at any time.
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.