My dog has flaky, blistery skin & hair loss. Is it a yeast infection?

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My dog is 9.5yrs old and hes a male pittbull. My dog has blistery flacky dkin that is caysing hair losd. My initial thought was a yeast infection because we notice it start after taking him camping. It was hot and humid and he went swimming at a lake beach. We were out all weekend. I have tried anti itch spray and also have been using a medicated shampoo. The blister and flacky skin isnt stopping. New ones pop up everyday. Its been a month since this srarted and cant afford to take him to the ve. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | 9 years and 8 months old | 90 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

A yeast infection is a good thought and the medicated shampoo would help that condition, but he may need stronger treatment to completely eliminate it. However, the yeast infection is not often the primary cause of the skin problem. More likely, it's due to an internal problem with the dog. It can also be caused by bathing too frequently with innapropriate products like human shampoo or soaps. Hypothyroidism is a condition that is a possible cause. If Kado is chunky, but doesn't eat that much, then that would raise my suspicion. This would have to be diagnosed and treated by a veterinarian. Either way, Kado likely needs a vet and it would be worth having an exam done to see what the possible causes are and the expense. In the meantime I would keep up the medicated dog shampoo baths once every other day. You should also add a dog conditioner to the routine after the medicated bath. I hope that helps and Kado gets better soon.

My dog has flaky, blistery skin & hair loss. Is it a yeast infection?

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