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Candida Infection
Candida (also known as "Candida canine") is a form of yeast infection in dogs and is generally caused by an underlying condition such as diabetes or allergy. In cases of Candida infection, yeast that normally lives in the intestines and serves to aid in digestion, grows out of proportion and begins attacking the body's mucous. Often this is the result of other bacteria in the body that keep yeast in check no longer serving this function. Antibiotic medications that attack these bacteria are sometimes the culprit, making treatment of dog Candida infection potentially complicated.
Dog Candida Infection Symptoms
Since Candida yeast infection can occur on the surface of body as well as in the intestines, patchy, itchy and foul smelling skin is a common symptom. Generally, Candida infection grows best in warm, moist areas, so it will be found in skin folds and around the ears, eyes and anus.

Some breeds are genetically predisposed to dog Candida infections, among them the West Highland white terrier, bassett hound, cocker spaniel, silky terrier, Australian terrier, Maltese, Chihuahua, poodle, Shetland sheepdog, lhasa apso and dachshund.
Candida Infection Diagnosis
Most veterinarians can diagnose Candida yeast infection by sight. However, for a definitive diagnosis, a swab or skin scraping can be used to isolate a sample for examination under a microscope.
Candida Infection Treatment
Dog Candida treatment actually is a two-step process. First the infection itself must be eradicated, then the underlying cause that led to the infection identified and removed.
· Treatment of the infection usually involves a combination of oral and topical medications. To address the deeper, internal issue, an oral medication might be prescribed and taken over a period of weeks. To deal with the external, skin condition related to Candida dog infection, an anti-yeast shampoo s is usually recommended. However, if only a small surface portion of the body is affected, you may be able to skip shampooing and instead use Ketocanazole or Malaseb Theraputive Shampoo on that specific area.

· Treatment of the underlying cause of Candida sometimes involves a process of elimination. Since allergies are usually to blame, you should work with a veterinarian to determine their possible source. However, research increasingly indicates that canine diabetes is also related to Candida yeast infection, so if this is the case with your dog, be sure to remove excess sugar from his or her diet. Finally, since antibiotics can destroy that bacteria that keep natural yeast in check, your veterinarian might have to help you find alternatives to this form of treatment for other illnesses.

Tim Kilroy is a writer living in Boston. He has a Labradoodle that demands only the best pet supplies.

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