The many dermatomycoses (skin infections caused by fungi or yeasts) include tinea capitis, tinea barbae, tinea cruris, tinea manus, tinea pedis and tinea unguium (onychomycosis). Candidal infections occur in moist areas, such as the vulva, mouth, penis, skinfolds and diaper area.
Excessive thirst and increased urination. Excessive thirst (also called polydipsia) and increased urination (also known as polyuria) are classic diabetes symptoms. When you have diabetes, excess sugar (glucose) builds up in your blood. Your kidneys are forced to work overtime to filter and absorb the excess sugar.
Diabetes Mellitus is a condition that affects the pancreases ability to produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of sugar found in the blood and for dogs, this condition can cause increased thirst. The thirst may even increase as the condition worsens.