Malassezia

If your dog has severe itching in an area of the body or an ear infection, a possible diagnosis is malassezia dermatitis. Malassezia is a diner yeast, that is, it lives naturally on the dog’s skin, but in some cases it proliferates in an exaggerated way causing dermatitis. This problem is often mistaken for scabies […]

Malassezia is a type of fungus that usually inhabits the skin of dogs and cats without causing any problems. This microorganism usually lives on the skin, ear canals, and mucous membranes (oral, vaginal). In normal situations, this fungus refers to other bacteria that occur naturally in dogs and cats. The problem arises when there is