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Im looking for help in resolving an increasing skin problem with my 8 year old spayed female Wheaten. Bumpy skin forms on her back, which becomes almost greasy. Tried different shampoos, but nothing seems to work for more than a month or so. No fleas. Cortisone shot gives temporary relief. Any suggestions?

Has your vet said if this is seborrhea, it kind of sounds like it. Does it get a foul odor if let go very long. Benzoyl Peroxide shampoo will help the best with seborrhea. It is not a lathering shampoo and you have to leave it on the dog for usually 10 minutes but I have found that it does a pretty good job of helping to control the problem if that is what it is. I dont think that there is a cure for seborrhea only treatments for the symptoms.

It also may be food allergies. Have you tried changing her diet? Ive read a lot about this from other Wheaten owners on the Wheaten-L. You can join and ask everyone there--just e-mail listserv@apple.ease.lsoft.com. Leave the subject line blank and for your message, type "Subscribe" followed by your name. Its free and its a great resource for questions like this! Good luck!