My dog has a bad yeasty smell and skin issues. What should I do?

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My pug has been yeasty for a while now. He is on grain free food, but nothing seems to help him. He has these dried masts on his sides and close to his chest. He does not itch as much, but he is smelly. What can I do? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 30 lbs

Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC · Accepted Answer

If you are observing skin lesions and an odor he may have both a bacterial and yeast infection. While some cases can be treated topically and with medicated shampoos, more severe cases often requires oral antibiotic and antifungal therapy. As a first line therapy, start with a medicated shampoo that can be used for both yeast and bacterial infections such as Malaseb or Virbac or products recommended by your veterinarian. Additionally, it is important to make sure he is on a monthly flea prevention as many pets are sensitive to fleas. If this is secondary to allergies or what we refer to as atopy, he may require additional therapy including an allergy vaccine.

My dog has a bad yeasty smell and skin issues. What should I do?

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