What causes bumps to come up on a mini-schnauzer's back and what can I do to help them heal!?

Answer 1

This is what most vets call Schnauzer skin. Which to me means they don't know what it is. Having been a groomer for 18 years, I see this all the time with dogs that are cut short on their backs, like Schnauzers, Cockers, Westies, Scotties........... My advise is to ask your groomer to leave the hair on the back a little longer. Most Groomers use a #9 or #10 blade on Schnauzers back so you can see a more defined pattern. I always try to get my clients to let me leave the back longer by using a #5 or# 7. I also use an anti bacterial shampoo on the backs. I've seen many dogs benefit from this simple step.
No, it's nothing like hot spots, cancer or even allergies. You notice it is only on their backs??? It's not razor burn either, although cutting to short will irritate it. Please just ask your groomer to leave the hair on the back longer. I feel sure this will put an end to the problem.
Although it is not life threatening, you should do SOMETHING about it, because it usually itches like crazy!

Answer 2

Schnauzers are known for having issues with their skin. It's best if you take him to his vet so that the vet can see what's causing the skin issue. There are just too many things that could be causing the skin problems so it's best for a vet to figure out what is causing it so that you can get the right treatment before it gets any worse.

Answer 3

Do you have other dogs? Did you just get your Schnauzer? We went to see a breeder one time & the runt of the litter had bumps all over her (on her back mostly). They were from her siblings. When the pups would rough house with her and scratch or bite her and it broke the skin a little. The breeder was told by her vet that they were areas where bacteria had collected & would eventually go away. If the bumps got bigger and began to hurt the pup, then it was time to have them checked and possibly removed.

Answer 4

they are calles schnauzer bumps and don't do anything to them unless they get infected. I have a mini-schnauzer 2 and that's what my vet said. They don't hurt the dog and aren't life threatening.

Answer 5

I call it "Schnauzer skin" I have never owned this breed but have met many..Alot of them seem to have skin issues..I would take him to the Vet and get it cleared up..Also make sure your groomer understands your Dogs Issues and doesnt shave too close to cause razor burn, Also when bathing the dog make sure that ALL shampoo is rinsed completly

Answer 6

it could be hotspots. i have had a westie that got them alot b/c her skin was so sensitive. if the dog is in the sun a lot, they can get them. if thats what it is, got to heb or your grocery store on the pet aisle and look for hotspot medication and all you have to do is dab it onto the area and it should heal in days. it could be cancer if its an older dog, so i suggest the dog be taken to a vet either way, just to be on the safe side. :)

Answer 7

it could be fleas, mosquito bites, food allergies, or dirt or maybe the tint on any clothing that the dog may wear or that is on the dog´s bed or harness........I use a cheap wound cream, sargeants antimicrobial wound cream, it stops the itching and actually heals the bump.

Answer 8

Could be food allergies. Go to naturapetproducts.com and read about dog nutrition. It could be the food you are feeding him. Read the ingredients on his food and avoid foods with wheat and corn products. Try a food called Innova EVO, it has worked wonders for my allergy ridden labrador

Answer 9

You never know what these bumps are! They could be cancer or just benign tumors (tumors that are not cancerous). You should take the dog to a vet, for sure!

Answer 10

My cats get them, when I spoke with the vet, she said they were caused by fleas. As soon as I used frontline on him the problem went away.