- 1). Observe symptoms and act accordingly. If your dog develops a couple of crusty patches, wait it out and see if it develops. Often, it will be from simple allergies or dry air in its home.
- 2). Take your pet to the vet if itching, dry skin and smell persists. Your dog's comfort is at stake and treatment needs to be administered, according to Dog Health Guide. Your dog will most likely be prescribed special anti-yeast shampoo, along with oral medication (most commonly Ketoconazole). Although somewhat expensive, the drug is effective and will cure your pet in just a few weeks.
- 3). Administer treatment as instructed by your veterinarian, incorporating the oral medication and shampoo into the dog's routine. These treatments must be given for about 3 weeks to completely take care of the Candida.
- 4). Reduce the amount of sugar in your pet's diet and have the vet inspect any antibiotics the pet is taking. Often, Candida can be attributed to too much sugar or an allergy, often to antibiotics.
- 5). Closely observe your pet's recovery. If you begin to see a difference within a week, keep the treatment going as instructed for another 2 weeks. If you see no difference, take your pet back to the doctor.
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