Skin conditions are always in the top 10 reasons dogs and cats see a veterinarian. The yeast genus Malassezia is always secondary to another skin disease, writes Paul Bloom, DVM, DACVD, DABVP. He shares his expertise in identifying and treating Malassezia when present with other skin diseases.
Source: DVM 360, August 19, 2022. Link.
Disorders that affect the barrier function of the skin (e.g., pruritus) or the cutaneous lipid content (e.g., hypothyroidism) are risk factors for developing Malassezia dermatitis.