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What are the signs of internal infections in dogs and at what age?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year old

What are the sign and symptoms of yeast infection of internal organs ? At what age this yeast infection can infect dogs usually?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on November 30th, 2016

I have never heard of a dog getting a yeast infection of the internal organs - this would be incredibly rare, and just does not happen in my experience. Dogs can get fungal infections like blastomycosis, histioplasmosis, or aspergillosis but these are very specific to certain parts of the country.

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