Keep an eye on it
What it can look like. A general, vet-reviewed example — signs vary and this is not a diagnosis. When in doubt, ask your vet.
Yeasty, greasy skin in dogs
Clinical name: Malassezia dermatitis
Greasy, smelly, red-brown itchy skin — often a corn-chip or musty smell.
Where it shows uppaws · ears · skin-folds · neck
Typical patternPaws, ears, skin folds and neck.
Linked allergy typesEnvironmental (atopy) · Food allergy
Food vs environmentalNon-specific (secondary).
What you can do
Yeast thrives on allergic skin — treating it helps, but the allergy behind it needs addressing too.
Don't confuse it with
Other causes a vet will want to rule out: bacterial infection, seborrhea.
This is educational information, not a diagnosis or treatment plan. Always see your veterinarian about your dog's health.
