My dog's yeast infection is spreading and itching. What to do?

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Earlier there was and yeast infection in bruno rear left hind leg b/w paws it's slight still there but it now also starting in left front leg beside finger so is it some infection inside the body or what ? He on his front legs starts itching scratching continuously which causes this and i stop fluconazole course so shall I continue again or what infection is this inside body or what ? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

If you stopped the Fluconazole course before you were supposed to, then that would be why the yeast infection spread from his paw to his leg. It's never recommended to stop a course of treatment unless told to do so by your vet. I would take Bruno back into your vet today for an exam, the vet can advise if they want you to continue on the Fluconazole. Itching in dogs can be causing by fleas, mites, or allergies. If he isn't up to date on his flea treatment, you will need to give him a spot on treatment such as Advantage or Revolution, and you will have to disinfect the environment. Should he be up to date on his flea treatment, I would have the vet examine and test him for mites (skin scrapings) and allergies (blood tests) when you see him for the yeast infection.

My dog's yeast infection is spreading and itching. What to do?

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