Schnauzer (detailed introduction)

　　Have parents ever noticed that dogs often use their paws to scratch their faces, looking somewhat shy? Actually, this is because the skin on the dog's face is not thoroughly cleaned, providing an opportunity for mites to develop. Bathing a dog is easy, but washing their face is more difficult, making it hard to use shampoo. In other words, the mites on the dog's face have more chances to breed than those on the body.

　　There is also one place easily overlooked: the area above the puppy's eyes where the eyebrows grow. This might be the deepest hiding place for mites and also a place where fungi hide, because it is moist and warm, and at the same time, the place we most easily neglect when cleaning and applying medicine.

　　Take a close look at the areas where the dog frequently scratches, what characteristics do they have?

　　These areas may be like this: on the upper eyelid, near the eyebrow tips, the skin has small bumps, probably raised hair follicles, and the color is not much different from inflamed skin. There might also be dark brown mite droppings or dandruff.

　　What should we do about dogs frequently scratching?

　　Carefully observe the areas where the dog scratches. If you notice the skin abnormalities described above and it doesn't look very severe yet, you can try self-treatment first. Apply Pilele or dog-specific dermatitis ointment for a few days to see how it goes. However, be careful because the eyebrow area is very close to the dog's eyes, so try not to get ointment into the eyes when applying medicine.

　　If there is no improvement after a few days, it is best to take the dog to the hospital for a vet to handle. At the hospital, the doctor can take a small skin sample for testing to confirm whether it is mites or fungi, then prescribe more targeted treatment medication accordingly.