Red Dog yeast infection

A red yeast infections, sometimes referred to as the tear stains can be a difficult problem for many dogs. Despite the condition that primarily cosmetic, red yeast infections should never be ignored.

Facts
The bacteria or red yeast Ptyrosporin is responsible for causing the infection. Ptyrosporin thrives on damp skin and wet hair.


Symptoms
A dog has a red or dark reddish yeast infection brown spots develop on the inner corners of eyes. The condition is particularly noticeable in dogs with white or light-colored fur.
Causes
While Ptyrosporin bacteria for the infection and the resulting red spots, it's really excessive tearing, that solves the yeast overgrowth. A dog's eyes may be too many tears for a number of reasons, including fleas, allergic reactions, poor nutrition, and obstructed lacrimal glands intrusive hair.
Identification
The signs of a red yeast infection is evident, but a vet can run a culture of bacteria to determine the best treatment.
Treatment
Red Yeast infections can be treated with antibiotics such as tetracycline or tylosin or by natural, herbal remedies. To find the best way to solve the problem and eliminate the cause of the dog's excessive tearing.