The predominant signs of yeast infection in dogs is itching, irritated skin, and a distinct smell. Yeast has been implicated in many types of skin, paw, and ear infections. Affected dogs suffer from discomfort thus there there is a need to establish the underlying cause, which is usually an allergy or hormonal disorder, so it can be addressed appropriately. Fungus or yeast are normal flora of the body of dogs. Normally, they don’t cause any illness, however certain conditions can pave the way for their rapid multiplication increasing their ability to cause disease. Some common signs of yeast infections in dogs include change in the color and texture of the skin, greasy skin, crusting or scaling of skin, head-shaking and head-tilting (when there is yeast infection in the ears), licking, scratching and rubbing, swelling and warm in affected areas, distinct odor of yeast infection (smells like Cheetos), drooling (when the infection is inside the mouth), and loss of hair. Bring your pet to your Frisco, TX animal hospital if you notice any symptoms of a yeast infection. Read more here.
