How do you prevent skin infections in dogs?
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How to cure dog skin yeast infection?
Doyle Conroy
2025-10-15 17:19:06
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Treatment can be topical, oral, or both. Topical treatment is best used for localized spots of infection while oral medication would be better applied to larger infected areas. If the yeast infection is recurrent or if you wish to supplement oral medication, topical and oral treatment can be combined. Oral therapy Ketoconazole, Fluconazole and Terbinafine are prescribed for oral therapy. Typically a four week treatment is needed and there are numerous protocols involving different dosing schedules. Shampoos such as the benzoyl peroxide and sulfur/salicylate shampoos will help remove the skin oils feeding the yeast, there are shampoos that are specifically anti-yeast. Special acetic acid wipes can be used to cleanse the affected area. Mixtures of vinegar and water can be used but the pet will develop a distinct vinegar odor. Topical powders are applied in skin folds at night to reduce moisture and itch.
Laila Frami
2025-10-07 22:43:18
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When your dog is diagnosed with a yeast infection your vet will prescribe an antifungal medication which may include an ointment to apply to the infected area or a medicated shampoo to relieve symptoms. If your dog's infection is more serious your vet may prescribe oral tables such as ketoconazole, fluconazole, or terbinafine. Though yeast infections should be attended to by a veterinarian to make sure there are no secondary infections or complications, there are a few ways you can help to prevent your dog from developing yeast infections such as: Completely drying your pup after a bath or playing in the water. Cleaning your dog's ears of dirt regularly with a clean cloth or cotton ball. Feed your pooch a healthy diet full of protein and other nutrients. Brush your dog often as part of their regular hygiene routine to clear away dead skin and dirt. If your dog has a yeast infection in its ear that caused deafness your pup might require total ear canal ablation surgery.
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