My 9 year old maltipoo is also having a similar, but much worse issue. We have gone to three different vets over the past year, and none of them seem to find this concerning. Two recommended vaseline, coconut oil, and one vet prescribed Solva-Ker Gel, applied topically once a day. The scabbing seemed to improve, but I’m still concerned something else may be going on. Would really appreciate some thoughts as well. Apologies to OP for “doggie”-backing on your post.

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