Vaginal sores can be a symptom of yeast infections, or another vaginal problem such as genital warts. Since it might be difficult to know whether you have vaginal sores, you will only have other symptoms to go by so these should be heeded and attended to by a qualified physician.
Again, the problem with vaginal sores is that since you have to rely on other symptoms to warn you of this, you might very well ignore these other symptoms thereby causing your sores to become worse and in some cases, spread.
Symptoms to indicate that you might have vaginal sores include, but are not limited to itching in and around the vaginal area, tenderness, soreness, a burning sensation, pain during sexual intercourse, possible pain during urination, and maybe an outer rash or redness on the vulva or outer lips.
If you have any or all of these indications you could have sores, or you could be suffering from some other medical condition. This is why it's always good to have these looked at by trained medical personnel.
Another problem that arises with such things as these sores is that quite a lot of people are embarrassed about their condition and won't seek medical help. While all this is very admirable from a social standpoint, it can be potentially dangerous for you to ignore such blatant symptoms as those mentioned earlier.
You're much better off leaving your social graces and conditionings behind you and getting then necessary treatments for your condition. Additionally, by going in for a medical checkup you have the option having a pap smear performed which can give you a much better idea as to what you might be suffering from.
Especially in cases such as vaginal sores, a pap smear will be better able to identify the reason behind the sores appearing. For this procedure a speculum will be inserted into your vagina and widened so as to open the mouth of the vagina.
This facilitates a specimen gathering brush "sort of like a long cotton bud" to be inserted into your vagina where it will take a small swab of the surrounding vaginal walls. This specimen will then be sent off to testing and come back later in the form of report which you will then be informed about by your doctor.
It might sound like something out of a torture chamber but it's all very simple and fast and over before you know it. A pap smear can also show you whether you have anything more serious. With this knowledge you can then begin your treatment.
what herbal or home treatments can i give my dogs for yeast infection?
their ears are stuffed with brown to yellow yeast and there is no other bacteria found in them. i have bee going to the vet twice since and still they have it. though it went down greatly that their not so touchy. but i hate to go for the third time and pay another 140$ for they wont give resupplys until they check him. im hopping for herbal stuff besides vinager.
You’ve got a lot of good answers so far!
I also wanted to mention that the food that you are feeding could be contributing to the problem though.
There are so many grains and unnatural things in kibble dog food that can cause problems for them its unbelievable!
Food sensitivities and allergies can cause a great deal of ongoing skin and ear problems for dogs!
You might want to try switching over to a ‘grain free’ kibble and do ALOT of research on dog food and canine nutrition! You will be amazed at what you learn!
The Vet said my dog has a yeast infection and won’t stop itching. The medicine he gave me is not working.
My dog is a Rott mix and recently started itching and chewing his legs and chest. First they said allergies then they did a test and said it was a yeast infection. Treatment is twice a week with stuff called Malaseb which you apply wet twice a week. Can’t let him lick it till it’s dry. He still is itching and chewing and after 2 weeks it doesn’t look any better. Anyone out there have any suggestions?? He is really miserable and looks really sad. Yeast infection is bacterial. My other dog eats the same food and does everything the same and she is okay.
Check out this website for more information about your dogs condition. It looks like it has some really useful info that will help you give your dog a better quality of life.
http://www.thewholedog.org/ArtYeast.html
Also, I have use Malaseb a lot with various skin conditions in my time working with dogs and it’s a shampoo which should be left on for 10 minutes and then washed off. I assume your vet has given you these contrary instructions for a reason, but it might just be worth checking as leaving a shampoo on the skin can be incredibly itchy anyway, never mind on top of an existing skin condition!
Good luck with it all. I hope you both find the answers you’re looking for.
Yeast infection treatment left my dog’s fur around her neck and ears greasy and sticky! How do I fix it?
We applied Tri-Otic to her ears, the white creamy stuff them rubbed it into her ears, like the vet told us to. Now her yeast infection is resolved, but as a pomeranian the fur around her ears, neck, and head is all greasy. Sticky, clumpy, and wet looking. How do I get it off without using something too harsh? Anybody have experience with this?
Bath the dog in a good cleansing dog shampoo. Concentrate around the neck and under the ears. Make sure that he is properly brushed out before bathing.
What is an effective treatment for yeast infection on my dog’s feet?
My vet is treating my two dogs for allergies to grass which, because of the constant licking of the feet, has caused a yeast infection on their feet. Nothing yet has proven effective against the yeast infection. Does anyone know anything that will be effective?
What did the vet prescribe for the yeast? I would think that a course of Ketaconazole would be in order. In addition to that, daily doses of Benadryl (your vet can give you the correct dosage based on your dog’s weight). In addition to THAT, you could ask your vet for an antifungal shampoo that you could use on your dog, paying close attention to the feed (leave on for about 10 minutes before rinsing). Last, ask your vet about using Predisone for the allergies, but rather than a short, high-dose course, ask the vet about using a smaller dose as needed (20%-25% of regular dosage). I was always reluctant to use Prednisone for my own dog until I started using a 5mg pill PRN…it helps him out, and I don’t worry about side effects any longer. He gets them only when his allergies are acting up.
How much does a average yeast infection treatment cost for a small dog?
Brussel griffon, about 20-30 pounds. full body yeast infection
This can vary based on the type of treatment, ie: oral medication v. topical medication or a combination of both. It also depends on the area of the country where you live, as will as the type of veterinarian, ie- general practitioner v. veterinary dermatologist. I would guess anywhere from $10 dollars or so for genetic antibiotics to a couple hundred.