yeast infection in dogs
Yeast Infections in Dogs
Remy JirekIt is possible to develop a yeast infection in dogs. If your dog is in relatively good health they will be able to easily fight off the infection with their immune system. But if the candida infections have become very bad or the dog is not in the best of health, the yeast infection will need to be seen by a veterinarian. The foods that you feed your dog may be a cause for yeast infections so be sure to clear your dog's diet with their doctor at every medical visit.
The Yeast Thrives On The Mucous Membranes Of The Digestive Tract And Spreads Further
The occurrence of yeast is quite common as it is a single cell organism that is found on the surface of all living beings, including dogs. These yeasts are usually thriving on mucous membranes of the digestive tract and sometimes unwanted bacteria, viruses, allergies as well as other attacking enemies find their way into other membrane-lined passageways as well as cavities. In addition, there are also billions of friendly germs present in the body.
A healthy dog will be able to destroy the yeast that is present in the body but yeast infections in dogs occur when its immune system gets weakened and that would result in massive amounts of yeast being produced causing toxins to grow which would disable the immune system and hinder its proper functioning. Thus it is obvious that an overgrowth of yeast toxins would affect the dog's immune system, nervous system and their endocrine system.
Yeast infections in dogs normally occur in the skin and ears and are a result of an organism known as Malasezzia pachydermatis which only appeared on the dermatology scene as recently as in the last decade or so and has been present in dogs, without doing much harm.
The major reason for yeast infection in dogs may be attributed to grain-based foods as well as drugs, chemicals and poisons. There are two ways that the yeast infection in dogs may occur and these include primary yeast infection and secondary yeast infection. If primary yeast infection occurs, the ill-making yeast bacteria attack healthy dog skin and the immune system of the dog cannot repel these attacks and the main reason for this yeast infection in dogs could be contaminated items or other dogs.
In the case of secondary yeast infection in dogs, the major reason for its occurrence is that yeast penetrates the skin that has been damaged by scratching or injuries and dogs that constantly scratch may be more liable to get yeast infection. There are some other factors that help to increase yeast infection in dogs including previous pet medication with antibiotic or steroids, diabetes mellitus and immune system deficiency.
To treat yeast infections in dogs, therapy can be used and should start at the roots of the yeast infection, which is the dog's immune system. Mostly, there may not be any need for using prescription medicines and the dog should be fed with a well-balanced natural diet and should not, if it can be avoided, given commercial dog foods, carbohydrates, preservatives as well as other artificial fillers.
The occurrence of yeast is quite common as it is a single cell organism that is found on the surface of all living beings, including dogs. These yeasts are usually thriving on mucous membranes of the digestive tract and sometimes unwanted bacteria, viruses, allergies as well as other attacking enemies find their way into other membrane-lined passageways as well as cavities. In addition, there are also billions of friendly germs present in the body.
A healthy dog will be able to destroy the yeast that is present in the body but yeast infections in dogs occur when its immune system gets weakened and that would result in massive amounts of yeast being produced causing toxins to grow which would disable the immune system and hinder its proper functioning. Thus it is obvious that an overgrowth of yeast toxins would affect the dog's immune system, nervous system and their endocrine system.
Yeast infections in dogs normally occur in the skin and ears and are a result of an organism known as Malasezzia pachydermatis which only appeared on the dermatology scene as recently as in the last decade or so and has been present in dogs, without doing much harm.
The major reason for yeast infection in dogs may be attributed to grain-based foods as well as drugs, chemicals and poisons. There are two ways that the yeast infection in dogs may occur and these include primary yeast infection and secondary yeast infection. If primary yeast infection occurs, the ill-making yeast bacteria attack healthy dog skin and the immune system of the dog cannot repel these attacks and the main reason for this yeast infection in dogs could be contaminated items or other dogs.
In the case of secondary yeast infection in dogs, the major reason for its occurrence is that yeast penetrates the skin that has been damaged by scratching or injuries and dogs that constantly scratch may be more liable to get yeast infection. There are some other factors that help to increase yeast infection in dogs including previous pet medication with antibiotic or steroids, diabetes mellitus and immune system deficiency.
To treat yeast infections in dogs, therapy can be used and should start at the roots of the yeast infection, which is the dog's immune system. Mostly, there may not be any need for using prescription medicines and the dog should be fed with a well-balanced natural diet and should not, if it can be avoided, given commercial dog foods, carbohydrates, preservatives as well as other artificial fillers.
