I have a five- year old Australian Cattle Dog who is active and healthy. He has always had a black, moist nose but, lately, the tip of his nose has become sort of brown and crusty. It doesn't seem to be causing him any pain but it appears abnormal. Any ideas?
2007-05-01 19:05:54 · 4 answers · asked by foster 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My Pomeranian had that problem, the vet said it's just an over growth of Keratin (thick skin). She gave me some clear jell in a tube called "KeraSolv Gel". It's applied once daily, or as often as your vet says to. It gradually disolves the thick skin, leaving it smooth and normal.
2007-05-01 19:13:17 · answer #1 · answered by Starscape 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly couldn't tell you what the problem is with that. If you're concerned, definitely take him to the vet's to see what's up. I think sometimes we're just so used to how people act towards pain ['OOWWW MY TOE IS SORE!!!'] that we don't realize that animals have the instinct not to show their pain. It's a survival instinct - the animals that show weakness in the wild will be a target for preditors. See what the vet has to say!
2007-05-02 02:13:31 · answer #2 · answered by eggie. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be many things, from an irritation to an autoimmune problem. Have your vet take a look at it to see if it needs to be biopsied, treated with a prescription, or just kept an eye on.
2007-05-02 02:35:26 · answer #3 · answered by lshs91 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have his thyroid checked, that happened to my cocker spaniel and it was a side effect of a skin condition caused by thyroid problems..bottom line..take your pup to the vet
2007-05-02 02:14:40 · answer #4 · answered by dances with cats 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋