Yeast Infection and Thrush in Dogs

There are several signs that you will need to look for when it comes to a yeast infection or thrush in your dogs. 

Color of skin 

The first sign is when the dog has a change in their color of the texture of their skin. This means that the skin is going to be pink or red in color when they have an infection in the early stages. If the skin is thick and gray in color, then the dog is going to have a chronic infection. It is important to remember that there are a variety of different places inside of your body's body where the yeast infection can happen. 

Greasy 

The second sign is when the dog has skin that is greasy. This means that the dog is going to have excess oil on their skin. This is something that can be very uncomfortable for your dog. 

Scaly 

The third sign is if the dog has skin that is scaly. This means that their skin is going to be crusty and will flake like dandruff does. This is another reason why you are going to need to go to the vet to make sure that it is a yeast infection and not dandruff. 

Shaking 

The fourth sign is when the dog is always shaking their head. This is because they have a yeast infection in their ears. This is one of the most common places where the dog is going to get the yeast infection. Therefore, the dog is going to try to relieve some of the discomfort that they are feeling by shaking or tilting their head all of the time. 

Scratching 

The fifth sign is when you see that they are scratching or rubbing an area of their skin for a long period of time. This is going to happen because the skin is going to be very itchy when they have a yeast infection. You might also see the dog rubbing against some of your furniture or scooting on the floor. 

Licking 

The sixth sign is if you notice that the dog is licking their skin a lot more than they used to. This is another way that they might be trying to relieve some of the itchy spots that they have on their skin. This is going to be especially true when it comes to the infected area. 

Swelling 

The seventh sign is when you notice that the infected area is swelling or very warm to the touch. Some of the first signs are going to be redness or itching but the yeast infection gets worse, then they are going to experience the swelling. This means that the dog is also going to have some pain in the infected area. 

Odor 

The eighth sign is when the dog has an odor that they might not normally have. This means that the infected skin is going to have a sweet smell or smell like Cheetos. Of course, this sign is not always reliable because there are a lot of different bacterial infections that might also have the same smell. This is just another reason why you are going to need to take the dog to the vet when you notice any changes in their smell, so that the vet is going to be able to determine what is wrong.