So it's important for your vet to establish what kind of infection your dog has. Fortunately, an infection in general is easy to spot, but you cannot always tell it is yeast (vs. bacteria ...

Pyoderma in dogs is, literally, pus in their skin. It's a bacterial infection of the skin and hair follicles. Pyoderma is the most frequent reason for antibiotic use in dogs. This condition is ...

If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know firsthand ... a bacterial UTI is the most commonly seen infectious illness in dogs. Fourteen percent of dogs experience a UTI at ...

If a dog bite pierces the skin, bacteria can get into the body, which can cause an infection. This can cause symptoms, such as pain, swelling, and drainage from the wound. Washing the wound ...