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I have a questions concerning my schnauzer. He has problems with his skin…I think it’s called schnauzer bumps. The vet doesn’t seem concerned but it bothers him when I’m scratching on him and hit one. I have him on a grain free diet (Natural Instincts) and vitamin supplement (nutro) both of which were recommended by my groomer. His coat looks good, healty and shiny and he has no other health problems. I actually have two schnauzers and only the salt and pepper one has the bumps (which I am told is common in the lighter colored breed). If you know of anything else I can do for him, I would appreciate the info. Thanks!
A cat question: My cat has very dry skin on her back half. It appears that she has dandruff! She gets good quality dry food and wet food. Would you think I could add vegetable or olive oil to her food to help the dry skin?
Thank you, Kathy
Hi Nona: Thanks for your questions.
Schnauzer Bumps: is called schnauzer comedone syndrome and produces bumps sometimes looking like a pimple and located on the back.
It seems to be inherited in some Schnauzers and usually can be a lifetime problem. The sun seems to be good for the condition so let your dog sit in the sunlight as often as possible. I would also recommend Omega 3 oil caps for skin and coat conditions, or cod liver oil, or other fish oils such as salmon oils. See the right side list on the Front Page of my blog, under “Only Natural Pet Store” , and look for the category Grooming there are some oils in that section.
Also keep the dog in a short clip to get some air and sun to the area, which helps to heal.
Bath the dog using a natural ( no chemical) oatmeal shampoo as I do with my dog Whoopie.
Or take 1/2 cup of oatmeal, pour 1 cup of hot water over it. Drain the liquid, wait until it cools a bit, and pour over or use a soaked sponge over the affected area on your dog’s back.
After the bath or daily, open up a capsule of a Vitamin E capsule and dab on the bumps, it should also heal them. You could also apply aloe vera gel and dab some on the affected area as it heals skin.
It seems like this may be an ongoing problem, I would also check the ingredients of the food as some foods with corn cause allergic reactions. Which type of food are you using and I will research it for you.
Please let me know if these natural remedies helped and thank you again for writing.
Teri
Dear Kathy:
Thanks for writing in, and it seems like this is a common problem with cats and dogs, dry itching skin. If you could tell me what brand of food, what type, and whether it contains enough essential fatty acids or omega 3’s. The dandruff is definitely a sign of dry skin which is a lack of oils in the diet.
I remember my mother used to often treat her cats by giving them a sardine or oily fish back in the old days.
Today we see more and more illnesses with the lack of good ingredients in pet foods.
Cats do not metabolize unsaturated fats as well as dogs can, but most holistic vets see marked improvements using fish oils such as cod liver oil, olive oil, and change the assortment. For best absorption of these oils I would also include a digestive enzyme to help the cat digest the oil.
For all skin and coat problems its usually resolved with adding oils to the diet, as the pet foods often do not contain enough of a dose for daily requirements.
I would start with 1 teaspoon a day of olive oil for one week, then cod liver oil the next week and change it up a bit.
Thanks again and do let me know if these remedies help your cat.
Teri
Dear Teri:
I have read your article regarding Deli Fresh Pet Food and thought that I would write in to you.
We have a five month old Shih-Tzu who had been scratching quite a bit, and noticed that her coat just didn’t look or feel as it should. We knew that she didn’t have fleas or other parasites. We came to the conclusion that it could be a combination of her food and the bathing products that had been used on her previously; we had been informed that Shih-Tzu’s are known for having various allergies, so we decided to introduce natural products.
We have switched her food to Deli Fresh, and have found a product line that offers natural cleaning/conditioning products, as well as treats, and omega sauce (oil - for cats and dogs). The product line is NuHemp and that combined with Deli Fresh has made a remarkable difference! Now her coat is shiny, soft, and the scratching has ceased!
Regards…Treena
Hello Treena:
I am so glad you found that changing your pet’s food and bathing products has produced results. Twenty years ago we did not have dog allergies in epidemic proportions. It seems that every dog owner I know or who send me questions has a dog that is itching from head to paw. I can only attribute it to what is in dog food these days. Commercial shampoos also are extremely harsh on a dog’s skin and coat. Natural products with no chemicals or dyes work better. I cannot stress enough the value of adding omega oils to your dog’s food, it works for my dog. I have heard of NuHemp and I will do an article on that product also, thanks for reminding me and thank you for your comment. Great news.
Teri