Signs and Symptoms of a Yeasty Dog Definitive diagnosis by a vet of a yeast infection is accomplished either by cytology (looking at a skin swab under a microscope) or by culturing (submitting a sterile swab of the skin to the lab where the cells are grown and identified on a petri dish). But as a pet owner, youll be able to tell if your dog has a yeast infection just by her smell. Yeast has a very characteristic odor. Some people think it smells like moldy bread; others liken the odor to cheese popcorn or corn chips. In fact, some people refer to a yeast infection of a dogs paws as Frito Feet. Its a pungent, musty, unpleasant smell. The odor of a yeast infection is not a normal doggy odor. Healthy dogs dont have a doggy odor. So if your pup has stinky paws or musty-smelling ears, chances are shes dealing with a yeast overgrowth. Another sign your dog is yeasty is scratching. Yeast overgrowth is tremendously itchy. If its a problem with her paws, she wont be able to leave them alone. The same goes for her ears. A lot of butt scooting can also be a clue. If your dog is spending a lot of time digging at herself to relieve intense itching, take heed. Whether its a bacterial or yeast infection, she needs your help to solve the problem.
Posted on: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 11:19:44 +0000
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