What does a yeast infection look like on a dog’s skin?

What does a yeast infection look like on a dog’s skin?

They are often seen in areas that are moist, such as in skin folds, especially in wrinkly dog breeds. The affected skin may be red, irritated, itchy, greasy, or flaky, and there may be hair loss. If the infection is chronic, the skin may thicken and become darker in color.

What do I do if my dog has yeast infection?

Once diagnosed with the yeast infection, your vet will prescribe an antifungal medicine. It could include ointments such as miconazole which is applied to the infected area. Your vet may also suggest using special antifungal shampoo to relieve the symptoms.