Can dogs have yeast infection in their ears?

Question

My vet says that my dog does but i didnt really understand. and she also have to live with out any medication for it fo another 2 weeks so it doesnt interfere with her bladder antibiotics.

Has anyone else had this problem?

I have the medication for both problems but was told tehy would interefere with each other. Is there anything else ( other than cleaning her ears daily) that i can do?

Answer 1

Yes some dogs with longear flaps or very hairy ears have this problem.
You may have to dry out the dogs ear several times per day and keep them very clean. You can sometime pout drops in the ear to dry them out. But ask the vet about that.
Some dogs require surgery to modify the ear canal to prevent infections.
Try cleaning them twice per day just wipe them out so thye are dry and see how it goes.
If she is already on anitbiotics they could be making the yeast grow faster but you need to treat for one thing at a time. So you need to wait until she is done with the other antibiotics to deal with her ears.

Answer 2

1

Answer 3

I used to have a shepherd with chronic yeast infections of the ears. There are many different medications that can be given. Best thing is routine ear cleanings as a preventative. Your dog sounds like she is very prone to infections. Have you had any diagnostics done as far as looking for any autoimmune diseases? Rather than treating symptomatically, ask your vet to get to the bottom of whats going on. Since I dont know the whole story, I cant tell you exactly what to do. Good communication with your vet is key. And follow their directions! I cant tell you how many animals come into my hospital where their problem isnt resolving because of poor home care. Good luck.

Answer 4

A yeast infection can occur in any moist, warm, and dark body part- ears included. One can get them in the mouth (thrush), private parts (not just chicks, my son had a yeast diaper rash once, and what about "jock itch"?), some women even get them under their breasts. So, I don't think it's unlikely for a dog get it in the ears. And they can be very easy to contract when one is taking an antibiotic, b/c the bacteria usually keep the yeast in check. When the bacteria go, the yeast grows uncontrolled. Just try to make Puppy comfortable, and ask your vet if there are any topical medications you can squirt in her ears to ease the infection right away, if you can't give the dog any pills.

Answer 5

Unique Yeast Infection Freedom System - http://Trust.YeastCured.com

Answer 6

Yes they can and it's very common for breeds who have long, droopy ears to get a yeast infection in their ears since the enviroment is so most.

Yeast infections are similiar to bacteria infections.

Answer 7

Yes, yeast infections in the ears are very common in dogs.

Answer 8

Yes, just clean them with an dog ear cleaning solution and try to keep them dry (yeast needs moisture to survive) until your dog can be on the antibiotics. Also, I uses Tinactin powder (for athletes foot) in there ears when the get wet to prevent and help control the yeast.

Answer 9

I'm with tlctreeca on this one. The anti-biotics could be making the yeast problem worse. Wait until you are done with the anti-biotics before starting any ting for her ears. Yes clean the ears and keep them as dry as you can. Never heard of using Tenactin, you could check with your vet to see if that may help to keep them dry and keep the yeast down. I certainly wouldn't do that if I didn't check with my vet first.

Answer 10

I have cats, but the yeast in the ears is called Malessia, and your vet is right. There is a topical medication that can be applied, called Mal-otic. Call her and aske her if this medication may work and not interfere with the systemic antibiotics she is currently taking.