My Bichon Frise has two large spots filled with puss on his nose. Is this a fungi infection, should i take him to the vets or will they just disappear with time?
2006-08-25 03:13:47 · 11 answers · asked by Tasha 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Get you dog to a vet. The pustules could be caused by foxtails or something else that has burrowed into the skin; or it could be caused by an allergy or any of several different skin conditions such as:
Actinomycosis and norcadiosis Actinomycosis and norcadiosis: Uncommon skin infections with abscesses and draining sinus tracts that discharge pus and respond slowly to treatment.
Cellulitis or abscess Cellulitis or abscess: Painful, warm, reddened skin, or pockets of pus beneath the skin. Look for a cause (such as a foreign body, bite wound, self-trauma from irritative skin disease).
Puppy acne Puppy acne: Purplish red bumps (pustules) on the chin and lower lip. Not painful. (See this story)
Puppy strangles Puppy strangles (Juvenile pyoderma): Painful swelling of face (lips, eyelids, ears), followed by rapid appearance of pustules and draining sores. Occurs in puppies under four months of age.
Only your vet can determine the cause and get your dog the treatment it needs. Good luck!
2006-08-25 03:22:02 · answer #1 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the vet. Pus is a sign of infection and having it on the nose is not real common. Better to have it checked!!!
2006-08-25 03:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely take him to the vet- pus means infection. Perhaps he needs a little antibiotic.
2006-08-25 03:24:36 · answer #3 · answered by Digger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its like a heat rash but i would take him to the vet just in case
2006-08-25 03:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by chnkychocolate20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might just be something like a cold sore but you should take him to a vet just in case.
2006-08-25 03:16:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to the vet
2006-08-25 03:16:36 · answer #6 · answered by not 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey i love animals so i can help u on this one yes your dog might have a fungus that could spread to u so i would take him or her to the vet asap so don't wait
2006-08-25 03:17:54 · answer #7 · answered by mrsbanks0304 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would take him to the vets just to be sure
2006-08-25 03:17:22 · answer #8 · answered by oliver_lilly_miley_hannah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take to the vet are you dumb or something.
2006-08-25 03:17:33 · answer #9 · answered by Lori K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah take him to a vet.
2006-08-25 03:19:29 · answer #10 · answered by HOPE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋