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.
Tammy Johnson is former Nurse Practitioner and constant Yeast Infection sufferer. With her medical knowledge combined with her nursing mentality, she prides herself on helping others seek relief from the pain and discomfort of Yeast Infections. You can visit her website The Free Yeast Infection Cure for more information.
