Thursday 8 March 2012

Common Yeast Infections in Dogs

By Jennifer Gretson


Yeast infections in dogs are just one of many things that a dog owner has to look for when it comes to the care for their pets. They have to ensure their dogs are eating a balanced diet, getting regular exercise and other medical issues that may come to light. Yeast infections are just a regular part on a long list.

Yeast infections in dogs are common because this is an organism that grows on every surface that a dog comes into contact with. It also grows in a dog's body as well. Yeast is a hard thing to avoid but it is normally very harmless.

When a dog has an imbalanced immune system, yeast infections in dogs do occur. With yeast being so commonly found on so many surfaces and in their bodies, a dog's healthy immune system would normally fight it off. With a weakened or damaged immune system, their bodies can't fight off a massive attack or handle a surge in the amount of yeast in their body.

One of the biggest reasons yeast infections occur in dogs is because of an imbalanced diet. Foods that are filled with grains and materials that are treated with chemicals and poisons are not healthy for a dog to continuously consume. When a dog's body can't process the food that it is filled with, it isn't getting the necessary nutrients to keep their immune system working properly. This sets them up for a massive yeast infection.

Malasezza pachydermatis is one of the most commonly found types of yeast found on a dog. It is normally found around their ears and on their skin. Normally this is a very harmless yeast but when it has the opportunity it does cause yeast infections in dogs. These yeast infections are normally recognized by the dog's constant scratching, a musty odor and the red and obvious skin lesions. These infections are normally found on the belly, toes and neck.

One of the worst yeasts that have been found in a dog is the candida albicans yeast. This is the yeast that can routinely be found in the dog's digestive tract. A healthy immune system can normally keep this yeast in manageable numbers but a weak immune system can't stand up to their growing numbers. When the yeast reaches a certain amount, there is no stopping it. These yeast infections in dogs are responsible for a lot of toxins being produced in the body, bladder infections, allergies and skin disorders.

Many dog owners are very diligent and constantly check for signs of a yeast infection in dogs. They don't want their pets to suffer any pain or discomfort for any longer than necessary. When they see the first sign of a yeast infection, they normally take their beloved pet to a vet for treatment.

At this time, there is no known cure for yeast infections in dogs. Yeast is something that occurs very regularly in nature and it can't be avoided. Most dog owners and some experts feel that the only way to prevent a dog from getting frequent infections is to feed the dog an immune boosting diet. The diet will keep their immune system healthy, fighting against yeast.




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