Yeast is a normal part of a dog’s skin in low numbers but, if there’s an excessive amount of yeast present in a particular area, this will lead to the area becoming infected. Yeast infections in dogs are common and can occur anywhere, so there’s often not anything to be too concerned about if you …
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Some dogs are prone to developing yeast infections, which can be irritating for the dog and worrisome to the owner. However, when you know what yeast infection symptoms are and how to treat them, you can greatly reduce stress for your pet and yourself. How do I know my dog has a yeast infection? There …
Yeast is a natural organism that lives in your dog’s gut and on their skin. Normally, it can live there perfectly harmlessly. However, sometimes something goes wrong and these yeast populations can get out of control. At this stage, your dog can start to experience some unpleasant symptoms that could indicate a yeast infection, such …
Just like humans, dogs can develop yeast infections that can cause them discomfort and make them feel miserable. Common signs of discomfort from a potential yeast infection that your dog may display can include obsessively licking paws, dragging their bums across the ground, or constantly shaking their heads. Yeast infections are not contagious and can …
Have you ever noticed your dog excessively shaking their ear, desperately trying to soothe an itch they just can’t scratch? Or perhaps you’ve noticed an unpleasant odour or discharge coming from their ears, which appear to be red and sore. It could be the result of an ear infection or inflammation.
Yeast. We all know it as one of the vital ingredients in making bread – but did you know that both humans and dogs carry it as part of their natural flora? Normally, a healthy functioning immune system helps to keep the amount of yeast in your dog’s body balanced, but what happens when something …
We used to say, ‘You are what you eat’. Nowadays we more accurately say, ‘You are what your microbiome eats’. The same is true for our dogs. The food our dogs eat is broken down by teeth, stomach acid and digestive enzymes. Their intestines absorb fatty acids, amino acids and sugars into the bloodstream and …
A lot of dogs in the UK itch. A whopping 2-3 million dogs visit their vet for itchy skin each year. Why do dogs get itchy Itching can be divided into three leading causes: Parasites, Allergies & Sensitivities and Infections. Fleas and mange mites, and maybe Harvest Mites in the Autumn are common parasites. (See …
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