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My dog has a yeast infection. What are the best steps to take?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 90 lbs

My dog has a yeast infection what should I do

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 19th, 2020

It looks like he also has a bacterial skin infection. You could soak his paws in a warm Epsom salt solution and also bathe him with an anti microbial dog shampoo but he probably needs some prescription medications, too. Schedule an appointment with your vet for treatment.

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