Dog Ear Yeast Infection

Yeast infections (malassezia) are common in dogs who have allergies and is the most common ear problem seen by veterinarians. Dog ears contain mast cells, just like the mast cells contained in the respiratory systems of humans. These mast cells produce histamines, prostaglandins, and other inflammatory chemicals in response to allergens. Dogs with floppy ears are much more susceptible to yeast infection in dog ear than dogs with erect ears, because their ears provide a warm, dark place for yeast to grow.


Symptoms of yeast infection in dog ear include increased production of ear wax and other secretions. Ear wax may appear to be pinkish-brown and often the ear will have a bad smell. Allergies are a frequent cause of chronic ear infections. Sometimes ear infections are the first and only sign of allergies. Dogs can be allergic to fleas, certain foods, medications or inhaled allergens.

These yeast infection natural cures will clear your symptoms fast, neither of them have the ability to permanently end your yeast infections. They are just part of an overall natural cure that targets and eliminates the root cause of yeast infections. The yeast spores are the underlying cause of yeast infections. They will look at the ear tissue of your dog when examined with a magnifying device. An ear wax sample will be taken with a swab for examination under a microscope.


Yeast infection in dog ear is treated first by cleaning out the ears with a gentle cleansing solution.