What Does a Dog Look Like When a Fungal Infection Is Healing? Can It Heal on Its Own?
When a dog's fungal infection is healing, you'll typically see signs like scabs falling off, improved skin thickness, and a return to normal skin color. Here are the main symptoms indicating a dog's fungal infection is getting better: Firstly, the skin infection significantly improves. If the infection was a result of a fungal abscess, the inflammation will have subsided or be very minimal during the recovery phase, with no pus and the scabs falling off. Secondly, if the infection was caused by Malassezia yeast, the itching will decrease noticeably, the skin thickness will improve, and the skin color will return to normal. Can a Dog's Fungal Infection Heal on Its Own? No, a dog's fungal infection will not heal on its own. Fungi are highly contagious, and if left untreated, the infection can spread throughout the body, leading to widespread skin lesions, dandruff, hair loss, and intense itching. This intense itching will cause the dog to constantly scratch, potential...