My dog has a yeast infection in his ear. We’ve tried everything to help the little guy but nothing seems to work. We’ve taking him to several vets and he’s had several antibiotics but they only seem to make it worse. Do you know of any home remedies that are safe and effective for curing this yeast infection in his ear? By the way, he won’t eat yogurt, tried that already.

Some dogs with chronic yeast infections in the ear require systemic anti fungal medications. Usually an external ear canal infection is treated topically but if his is not resolving with just tropicals ask your doctor about oral anti fungals. Also some dogs with chronic ear infections or yeast infections of the skin should have there thyroid level checked. Chronic ear and skin infections can be an indication of hypothyroidism. Food allergy’s can also exacerbate ear and skin yeast infections. If your vet is not covering all the bases maybe you should seek advise from another one.
ADDITIONAL: Yeast in the ear of a dog is malasseziapachydermatitis, vaginal yeast infections are caused by candida albicans. They are similar oragnisims but not the same.

My brittney spaniel went to the vet a week and a half ago and found out he had a yeast infection in his ears well we have been putting drops in them and they look good as new! How do I stop it from happening again he really needs a bath but I am afraid his ears are going to get infected again and around his ears is oily because of the drops how do I clean them?

OK, did anyone else laugh really hard when they read the title of this question? heehee! Ok, now to be mature… Well, you are never going to completely be able to keep your dog from getting ear infections. Some characteristics that were bred in to specific breeds are functional in some regards but not always in others. The long ears are always going to trap moisture whether from a bath or from dew on the grass or moisture in the air. Knowing this just keep an eye on the ears use a good ear wash at least once weekly and you should do fine!

my dog (he’s a cockapoo) has a scaly, white dry "look" in his ears–he keeps shaking his head and scratching at the outside…does this MEAN he has an infection?

Black, gooey and smells a bit like feet.

But you simply cannot treat with any ol medicine. A vet will run a gram stain that will identify, yeast, pseudomonas, or other bacteria responsible for ear infections. He/she will also be looking to see if it is gram positive or gram negative bacteria, all of which would change the drug of choice.

**She has been to vet-can prove it:) Vet prescribed 1st visit: Conofite drops & OtiSoothe cleanser. 2nd visit, new vet: Nystatin Cream (Vaginal Cream!!)…to no avail…looking into grain-free food options, etc.
yeah, yogurt in the ear, that was my plan…lol. Educate yourself and you will see why this has worked for some:)

ROTFLMFAO…………NO!!!!

Where on earth did you come up w/this STUPID bit of INSANITY????
FUNGUS is killed w/ FUNGICIDE!!!

I have a female pug that’s almost a year old she has two irritated spots on the back of her head that are red and they itch, sometimes bleed.
My dog also is chewing her paws. She’s chewing them like shes trying to soothe an itch. Does she have a yeast infection? I know its a common infection with pugs but I just want to make sure it isnt something more serious.
She seems to be ok otherwise. She just seems to itch a lot. She has flea medication so we dont think its fleas. She is eating well and seems to be active its just the constant itching that has us concerned.

If this is a recent change for her then you need to rack your brain for ANY changes in her environment, inside/out. If you are having snow/ice has anyone put salt down outside?? Check her pads and paws carefully. Wash and dry every few days in case that chewing is from exposure to salts, carpet cleaner, even Febreeze!!

If it is yeast then you can find out fairly easy. The "yeast infection" creme women use will work on the spots within several days. Less itching and starting to heal means you are on the right diagnosis. Apply a small amount daily and if working then continue for about a week. If there are similar places on the feet apply there.

In winter with the heat going dogs can develop dry skin like us. I have found that an Aloe Vera base lotion applied to dry spots helps that. But with bloody areas I would first clean and try the "ladies creme" first.

Her right ear has this dark brown waxy stuff inside. It does have a sour odor to it. She shakes her head a lot but does not seem to be in any pain? Should I take her to the vet? I have Opi drops that I have been using 2 times a day. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the help! I will be taking her to the vet!

Since ear mites are microscopic in nature, the only way to tell for sure is to take her to the vet. Yeast infections require a culture to see what kind, and infections also need vet treatment. The best thing to do for the dog is to take her to the veterinarian and find out what the problem is, then treat her accordingly. Good luck!

female dog has yeast infection

what can you put on her? nothing without consulting your vet. how do you know she has a yeast infection?

My 9 year old pitbull gets horrible yeast infections all over his body. Currently I am giving him 1 probiotic acidophilus daily plus 1/4cup yogurt and 3 benadryl twice a day. He also gets bathed with antifungal shampoo several times a week. What should I be feeding him?

you could try feeding a novel protein food such as venison, bison, rabbit, or duck for at least 12 weeks to see if it helps (and you might have to try all of them), or you could feed a hypoallergenic food such as royal canin hp for at least 12 weeks to completely rule out food allergies.

if its not food allergy related, feeding a high quality food is still recommended. also adding in fish oils would be good. 180mg/ 10 pounds of body weight.

add- NANCY B, yeast infections can be and often are the results of allergies! food and environmental. do some research before spouting off false information.

if its from environmental allergies, a medication such as atopica would be beneficial.

add- NANCY B (again)- your answer is just wrong. a yeast infection is NOT a type of staph (ph not ff) infection! yeast is a type of fungus while staph is a type of bacteria. antibiotics and sulfur are used to treat bacterial infections. antifungals are used to treat fungal infections.

there are two types of antifungals. topicals and oral. topicals include shampoo (which the owner is using), creams, lotions, wipes, and sprays. oral antifungals are extremely hard on the liver and since the animal has to be on them for at least a month and at high doses, they are usually not recommended. topicals are the best route to take. hence the bathing with an antifungal shampoo.

now, all the antifungals in the world arent going to do a damn bit of good if the underlying cause isnt addressed, hence the reason for changing the food. if a food allergy is the reason for chronic yeast infections, then putting the dog on a hypoallergenic food will help prevent future yeast infections. if environmental allergies are the cause, finding out what the dog is allergic to and addressing it will help prevent future yeast infections.

once again for clarity: yeast = fungal. staph (ph not ff) = bacteria. antifungals treat yeast. antibiotics treat bacterial infections.

oh, and bag balm will also not do a damn thing to treat a yeast infection. and why would you want to add more moisture to a moisture problem?

add- how do you know its seasonal? age has nothing to do with when allergies develop or what type.

add- okay dr nancy, explain:

acute moist dermatitis? aka a hot spot (bacterial infection). i am so glad to know you have a crystal ball that allows you to diagnose a dog via the internet.

pred? why? not every vet is quick to jump on the pred bandwagon and how do you know the dog hasnt already been treated with pred. besides, if it is a food allergy or something like hypothyroidsim or cushings disease, pred wont help and can potentially make things worse.

skin scrape? what will that tell you? dogs with mange usually have bacterial infections not yeast.

allergies are seasonal and an animal has to be exposed to an allergen twice before it develops an allergy? clearly you have no clue how allergies develop.

just because the dog has been on the same food, doesnt mean it cant develop an allergy.

min pins arent prone to allergies? wtf? this dog is a pitbull and any dog can develop allergies.

go msu? again, wtf?

please email me if you wish to continue discussing this matter because doing it this way, like your answer, is ridiculous.

oh yeah, and even if it was acute moist dermatitis, putting bag balm on it will only make it worse.

I came home from work today and my dog was scooting around on the floor. When she finally laid down I noticed that her neather regions had a yellow mucas dried all around them, and it is still secreting from her. She doesnt seem to be in pain, but I wanted to see if the vet visit tomorrow isnt soon enough.
Yes she has been spayed. She is a year old (yesterday actually!) She had scabies at 6 weeks old when we first got her.

Is she spayed? If not, I would be concerned about a pyometra or even a pregnancy with a mucous plug passing?

I am looking for ideas besides going to the vet and buying the pills which are very expensive. I heard that feeding them some yogurt every day would help, any other ideas? How much yogurt?

It is recommended that women that have yeast infections eat yogurt so yes it may work for your dog. However you have to consider also it may upset your dogs stomach as well. Good luck..