My dog's fur is greasy, stinky, and she keeps licking and biting. Why?

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I have a mini schnauzer and she's constantly has greasy fur. I give her a bath and in 2 day she's greasy and stinky. She also licks and bites at herself a lot. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | spayed

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear Abby isn't comfortable. It sounds like she may be experiencing either a primary dermatologic condition or some type of ongoing allergic reaction. In terms of bathing her, I would want to know what type of shampoo you are using regularly. I might recommend the use of something very mild (Hilyte is pretty good) or something even medicated with an antifungal / antimicrobial component. If she is constantly licking and biting at her self, I would want to first check to make sure she doesn't have any fleas or flea dirt present on the body. Since it is so easy, it may just be prudent to go ahead and treat with a preventative if you already aren't doing this. Other common causes of allergies include foods, contact dermatitis, and environmental allergens. In order to control the itchiness, sometimes medical intervention is required. For this, either an antihistamine or an immunosuppresant / steroid is typically required. If a primary dermatologic condition is at work, antibiotics could be required among other drugs. I would have Abby examined by a vet and perhaps have some diagnostics obtained. This might include scrapings, cultures, and even biopsies. Hope this is helpful.

My dog's fur is greasy, stinky, and she keeps licking and biting. Why?

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