Why does my dog have itchy skin, sores, and allergies? Is it yeast?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 22 days old | 75 lbs
Male, golden retriever with allergies..has sores on his back, legs, etc., dry & itchy skin...gets cytopoint injections monthly, takes flea pill, spectrum & vaccinated against Lyme. Hylyt or mane/tail used. Tried tea tree/chamomile spray, added to bath water. He is a service dog in training and gets very dirty so he bathes weekly...eek. Is this yeast???
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Published on July 4th, 2017
It is possible we could have yeast or bacteria here. The only way to tell for certain is to do what is called a cytology on the area. Your vet can take a sample (they may use a piece of tape or press a microscope slide directly on the skin) and look at it under the microscope. They can then determine if we have infection present and treat appropriately.
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Published on December 29th, 2019
It could be a yeast infection but if the steroid wore it, Cole's allergies could have returned. Some dogs with allergies need allergy medication regularly. Have him seen by his vet to discuss putting him on something like Apoquel or Cytopoint.
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Published on August 4th, 2019
This looks like a secondary infection due to allergy or pyoderma which is a bacterial skin infection. Either way it requires being seen by a vet to establish exactly what is going on, then treat appropriately. If allergy we need to distinguish if it is good or environmental. Primarily the skin infection needs treated though, likely with antibiotics and medicated shampoo.
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Published on May 20th, 2019
I am sorry to hear about Precious! I would be concerned about a bacterial or yeast infection of the skin, possibly secondary to allergies if this is an ongoing issue. Malaseb may help depending on how deep the infection is in the skin (be sure to leave it on for 10 minutes or according to package directions before rinsing for full effect) but if the underlying cause of the skin condition is not addressed it will likely come back, so I would recommend an exam at Precious' vet to help determine why her skin is having this issue.
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