2006-08-20 14:05:20 · 4 answers · asked by lcvinlcco 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If this is an older dog, it's usually just due to less overall efficiency of the dog's body. Dogs that are dilute (blue) or chocolate may tend to be more prone to this in some families and breeds, since due to the nature of their pigmentation, they do not have the normal (wild type) natural eumelanin (black) pigment on their nose, eye rims and lips.
Many with working dogs resolve this easily enough. Get a little container of Bag Balm (google it - usually found in drug stores, some sewing supplies, and animal care or feed stores) and rub it onto the dog's nose daily. Normally this is all it needs. There are many hunting breeds with chocolate noses, so discoloration, loss of pigment and dry noses are rather common.
If this ointment doesn't help resolve the problem over time, then see your vet. If Lupus does run in the genetics of your dog's family, you may need to bring that up when you see your vet.
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2016-11-05 06:34:34 · answer #2 · answered by garion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could just have a cold. Is his nose warm? A healthy dog of course has a cool, wet sniffer. Usually when our K-9 buddies are under the weather, their nose can become warm and dry, even cracking. If he's showing any other symptoms that you're concerned about, call your vet.
2006-08-20 14:12:41 · answer #3 · answered by LadyDeathStryke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! This just happens sometimes. Call your vet and ask what you can put on there to help moisten it up.
2006-08-20 14:11:19 · answer #4 · answered by Amber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋