giraffez Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Recently my dog has these scab like things start appearing on random places on his body. They are essentially like scabs except he did not injure the area or have a wound. It just appears. There are a few areas on the body, the surface area isn't big (less than a 5c coin) but the scabs are quite bulky. It flakes off eventually. I think it also itches the area. I clean it with baking soda which seems to get it off quicker if i didn't do that. Does anyone know what it is and what is causing it? Is it to do with his skin being too dry or too oily. I can't tell whether his skin is dry or oily. I always though he is on the dry side because he dandruffs after a bath. But when i went to the vet recently, he made a comment that his fur is oily .... but thats because I put lotion on him thinking he is dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 maybe try some of this @giraffez https://cennutrition.com.au/product/cenoilfordogs/ my friend suggested it as her vet said it was good for her elderly mini horses (oddly enough it also kept the mozzies from biting) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 It's very humid this year. Is he getting a 'doggy smell' in between baths? Yeast can be patchy or scabby or cause scurf; it's almost always oily and thrives in this weather. Have a sniff in his ears as well. Yeast loves it there. It's a distinctive smell. Maybe get a skin test just to be sure ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Oily is very obvious especially when clipping them . What sort off lotion are you putting on . Yeast can cause these issues so ideally you need decide why . Thyroid issues can cause massive yeast issues . Food,oatmeal shampoos feed the yeast . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giraffez Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Dogsfevr said: What sort off lotion are you putting on . QV lotion 9 hours ago, Powerlegs said: Is he getting a 'doggy smell' in between baths? Yes both my dogs do around the 4th day. They have since they were little. Isn't this normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Sorry @giraffezI can't work out how to quote properly It's a stronger smell than average dog so I don't know if we're talking about the same smell, and you get it on your hands with the oil from their skin. Best is a quick trip to the vet. I'm only going to confuse the matter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 13 minutes ago, giraffez said: QV lotion Yes both my dogs do around the 4th day. They have since they were little. Isn't this normal? Schnauzers shouldn’t have a body odour . This is not normal ,what does the groomer say about the coats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 13 minutes ago, giraffez said: QV lotion Yes both my dogs do around the 4th day. They have since they were little. Isn't this normal? instead of QV lotion perhaps use Keri oil https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/47500/alpha-keri-super-hydrating-shower-body-oil-1-litre Wee Maxi's vet said it's pretty good for skin problems. I infuse calendula petals in it for a few days. I use a yoghurt maker warmer like this one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giraffez Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 29 minutes ago, Dogsfevr said: This is not normal ,what does the groomer say about the coats um .... i am the groomer lol my vet says the coats are fine. They don't stink, they just give off some body odour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giraffez Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 17 hours ago, Powerlegs said: Sorry @giraffezI can't work out how to quote properly It's a stronger smell than average dog so I don't know if we're talking about the same smell, and you get it on your hands with the oil from their skin. Best is a quick trip to the vet. I'm only going to confuse the matter. Oh definitely no smell on the hands. Its a mild smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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