My dog gets frequent yeasty skin rashes. How do I treat and prevent?

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I have a Spaniel with lots of extra skin and very thick cottony undercoat. It’s so rainy & humid here in Louisiana that even on a special diet, special shampoo, frequent grooming, she has frequent yeasty skin rashes in folds and ears. How do I treat and prevent? Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Female | spayed | 35 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

It's definitely common for them to develop skin infections due to moisture being trapped under their collar and/or loose skin. However, if this is a recurring problem, then I would want to rule-out other underlying causes like allergies, or a metabolic condition. If there is another underlying problem, then getting that diagnosed and treated effectively by a veterinarian is the only way to prevent recurrences. You can try a couple of things at home to get rid of these infections when they appear. 1) Clip the hair (using electric dog grooming clippers) around the area and expose all of the lesions. 2) Wash the area with warm water and a medicated shampoo (can get this at the pet store) once a day. Use a cloth and gently wipe away the scabs. Do not scrub, because it will irritate the skin more. It's OK if all of the scabs do not come off in each washing. 3) Make sure the area is completely dry after washing. 4) Leave the collar off. You should start seeing good results within a week after starting this. It may take a few weeks before it's completely cleared. If two weeks go by and it's not getting any better, then it's best to have a veterinarian exam it. Also, if it appears to get worse, then she should go to the vet for treatment. I hope that helps and Bonnie gets better soon.

My dog gets frequent yeasty skin rashes. How do I treat and prevent?

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