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My senior Lab's chronic yeast infection won't go away. Help!

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 12 years and 10 months old | 80 lbs

13 year old lab. Chronic yeast infection, months of shampoo and Ketoconazole not working, visibly uncomfortable, suggestions

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 13th, 2019

I would recommend starting an oral anti-fungal therapy as well as treatment with Apoquel for allergies which is most likely the primary cause of this problem, both medications are prescription only that you can get from your vet.

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