If your dog’s ears are yeasty-smelling with a dark brown discharge, it’s often yeast overgrowth. Yeasty ears may be itchy but are usually not painful. For dog ear yeast infection treatment options, visit: How to manage dog ear yeast ear infections …...
If you suspect your dog has an ear mite infestation/infection, see your vet right away, as they can confirm the mite problem by swabbing your dog’s ears and looking at them under a microscope. This type of infection will involve a different treatment protocol than a standard yeast/bacteria...
A yeast infection on your dog’s skin can occur in two ways: an overgrowth of either the skin yeast Malassezia or the spread of the Candida Albicans fungus from their gut to the skin. Either way, it means that your pet’s natural resistance which keeps these yeasts in check has already ...
The itching is usually so intense that some dogs scratch and chew on themselves to the point of causing sores and hair loss, which can also lead to an infection. • TREATMENT • Flea Control In order to prevent this from happening to your Mini Schnauzer, strict flea control is ...
If your dog is scratching and his feet and ears smell like corn chips, he should be helped as soon as possible. Here's how to treat a yeast infection at home, naturally.
A Beagle’s ears are long and floppy where they tend to capture a lot of dirt, moisture and air. This often leads to yeast infections. Such infections need immediate attention and proper treatment. Immediate treatment and medication entail cleaning with dilute vinegar and water solution. But if...
Luckily, there is plenty you can do as an owner to help prevent an infection from taking hold, or to help one heal. One simple but effective method is to regularly clean your dog’s ears. To do this, you’ll need a good pet ear treatment. These ear cleaners are specially formulated ...
sandra mitchell, dvm. this dog had a severe ear infection in both ears–the infection was caused by yeast and bacteria. photo credit: sandra mitchell, dvm. what's the difference between a dog yeast ear infection vs. bacterial infection? a yeast infection and a bacterial infection in dogs ...
Overgrowth of yeast and bacteria can causeotitis(an inflammation or infection of the ear). And ear infections are no laughing matter. If not properly treated an ear infection can cause your dog pain, balance problems, and even hearing loss. So inspecting and cleaning your Schnauzer's ears week...
An ear infection can linger if the treatment has not been successful. In these cases, the signs may temporarily reduce with treatment but often quickly reoccur because the yeast or bacteria causing the ear infection were never eradicated. Causes of treatment failure include antibiotic resistance, wro...