Why is my Schnauzer scratching with white flakes? Is it dry skin?

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my schnauser has been scratching for two weeks, i give him benadryl , works for a few hours then starts all over, he has white specs in his hair but comes right out, is that dry skin? or something else. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Male | neutered | 6 years and 3 months old | 16 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Paco! It sounds like he is quite itchy, and the white specs could be due to dry flaky skin. This scratching can be caused by fleas, mites, ringworm, or allergies. If he isn't up to date on his flea treatment, he will need a spot on treatment such as Advantage or Revolution. You will need to disinfect the environment as well. If he is up to date on his flea treatment, I recommend taking him into the vet for an exam tomorrow. The vet can do blood tests, skin scrapings, and use a Wood's lamp to diagnose allergies, mites, and ringworm. Once the cause of the itching is found, the vet can prescribe the appropriate treatment. Until Paco sees a vet, trying giving him an oatmeal or Epsom salt bath, which can temporarily help soothe his itchy skin.

Why is my Schnauzer scratching with white flakes? Is it dry skin?

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