Preventing yeast infections in dogs ears
Posted on 2009 under Dog Ear Health, Dogs, Puppies | No Comment14 May
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Yeast infections in dogs can be detected by the presence of scales on skin. These scales give out a fetid greasy smell and can be extremely offending.
The scientific name of the yeast that is usually present in dogs is Malassezia pachydermatis. It can appear in the ear, rectum, vagina or anal sacs. The name pachydermatis comes from the fact that the yeast infected skin is similar to the thick skin that most pachyderms have. And therefore the infected area of the skin resembles the tough skin that elephants, rhinos and hippos have.
The mere presence of yeast usually does not cause any major problem for the dog. But in most cases the yeast infection indicates the presence of another infection. These other infections and allergies can cause abnormal itching in a dog.
This makes the dog skin more vulnerable to yeast attacks. To confirm the presence of a yeast infection in your dog, all you need to do is to scrape some skin off the infected area and get it examined under a microscope in a laboratory.
To treat the yeast infection effectively, it is essential to target the fundamental infection that causes it.
One such infection that can cause yeast infections to spread in dogs is the presence of ear mites.
Oral drugs and derma creams used to treat infections are expensive. Home remedies for dog ear mites on the other hand are less expensive but equally effective in removing the real cause of the problem.
Since the ear infections can develop into complications like hematoma, it is prudent to try and prevent dog ear mites from occurring in the first place.
A proper and complete hygiene routine that includes ear cleaning can help in avoiding this problem. The various factors that create a favorable environment for ear mites to exist and breed are
- Excessive production of wax
– High levels of humidity in the atmosphere
– Floppy ears that increase the probability of warm humid environment in the external ear and prevent fresh air from entering.
Yeast infections can also be prevented by ensuring that your dog has healthy skin. Use degreasing shampoos to remove excessive oil from overactive sebaceous glands. Yeast infected parts should be washed with acetic acid wipes and cleaned later. A home remedy for cleaning these areas is vinegar mixed with water.
Cat ear mites is less common than ear mites in dogs. But the prevention and treatments methods used for dogs with slight variations are applicable to cats as well.
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