Yeast infections in dogs are common in most all dog breeds and if not treated it can lead to skin lesions, sores, and can reproduce very rapidly to abnormal numbers. It can also become a toxic situation that could very easily affect their immune, nervous, and endocrine systems.
For several years it was not treated seriously, but it is now identified as potentially causing allergies, bladder infections, and several other potentially serious conditions.
Yeasts that affect your pet are single cell organisms that are found on the surface of every living thing including your dog. There are two basic types of yeast infections that will attack your pet if not treated properly, Candida albicans which is yeast found in their digestive track and Malassezia, which is the yeast that attacks their skin and ears.
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pet’s breed: Dachsund
pet’s age: six
pet’s sex: Female
previous treatment:
Treatment for bad discs in back in the past but better for the most part now.
QUESTION:
My Ex-Wife’s Dachshund has recently started screaming when she is picked up. She is keeping her front legs drawn up when laying down, her head is very hot to the touch, she is suddenly drooling and has no energy at times. she was walking backward the other day too, like she was just out of it. One vet thinks maybe Lyme disease and has given her predisone. She does not have swollen lymph nodes either. No ticks have been found on her at all, but ticks have been seen in the car. I told her to seek advice from another vet in her area, which she will do. Any other help will be wonderful.
Thanks,
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pet’s breed: daschound
pet’s age: 2-1/2
pet’s sex: male
previous treatment:
sulfodene
QUESTION:
he has always had itchy dry skin and would itch till it bleed or made sores or both–usually on his back near his tail–this usually cleared up with sulfodene but after going away for a couple of days i came home to a mess-it is everywhere even in his ears it is not red like i read mange can be bit it is a scabby soar-it this something like a fungus should i give sulfodene a chance i currently really cant afford a big vet bill can you help
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All pet owners want the best for their favorite furry friends. Many pet owners do everything but set a place at the dinner table with candle light and music playing, consisting cat love songs of course. But when it comes to urinary tract health and pets most of us don’t take the preventative step needed to avoid a problem in the future. After all what could possibly go wrong?
Ironically, the list of what could go wrong reads like a who’s who of cat health problems such as bladder stones, kidney stones, urinary tract blockage, and bacterial infections. This would likely account for the unsettling statistic that amongst pet owners, with pet insurance, the number one claim filed was that of urinary tract infections.
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pet’s breed: English Mastiff
pet’s age: 2 years
pet’s sex: Male
previous treatment:
Cephalexin 500mg 2 tablets 2 times a day.
QUESTION:
My dog has an infection in between his toes which is greatly swollen to the point of looking like a tumor of some sort. we took him to the vet and they gave him a shot and prescribed Cephalexin 500mg 2tabs twice a day. The problem was looking better, but as soon as the meds were gone the swelling has come back between his toes and now it is worse and looks like a rash between all of his pads! what could this be and what could be causing this? How can we treat this?
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pet’s breed: White Shepherd
pet’s age: 2yrs 9 mo
pet’s sex: female
previous treatment:
antibiotics for UTI, Chlorhexidine Scrub, Neo-Predef Powder, Tri Z-Edta Aqueous Flush, Proin (PPA0 500mg, Cephalexin 500 mg, Prednisone 10mg- then 30mg, Tetracycline 500mg w/ Niacinamide 500mg and Silver Sulfadiazine 1%
QUESTION:
My dog is affected on her vulva. It appeared in July ‘08 and hasn’t cleared. It actually spread out a bit. After the recent Prednisone treatment that lasted one month was stopped, because it wasn’t working, she is now on the latter of the medicine listed. Her vulva area is swollen and red again.
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Dear,
The fact that changes disappear after treatment of corticosteroids, such Prednisone, and not responding of antibiotic treatment it indicates on some allergy state. Use some sensitive dog shampoo when you bath your dog, because shampoo can often be cause of allergic reaction.
Swelling is a sign of estral cyclus in bitches, have on mind hidden estrus.
If there is a discharge make microbiological testing for microorganisms, especially Trichimonas and Fungi.
With luck,
Damjan
pet’s breed: Mini dachshund
pet’s age: 3 yrs old
pet’s sex: male
previous treatment:
all shots are current, and no health problems
QUESTION:
About 2 weeks ago my dog started sounding hoarse when he barks. Hes still very active, eating fine and shows no other symptoms but Im worried. how long should I wait to see a vet and what can it be?
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Have you noticed your pet not being as enthusiastic about jumping and leaping? Perhaps your dog doesn’t get as excited about that game of fetch or catch as he once did or perhaps your cat can’t quite jump onto that warm windowsill that has always been her favorite. These are all signs of arthritic joints in older pets and chances are if these (or other) signs are present your pet has a common condition known as degenerative joint disease; often referred to as osteoarthritis.
Arthritic joints in pets may begin during the first half of life, with the symptoms not becoming apparent until much later with the primary symptoms being stiffness and lameness. It is not unusual for older pets with degenerative joint disease to be very stiff early in the morning, only to improve as the day wears on. Also, when the weather becomes cold and/or damp the condition tends to worsen making such simple tasks as making it to the litter box on time or racing to meet you when you get home from work a challenge. Next let’s explore the condition itself and try to find a few helpful solutions.
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