Dry nose - cracked

elisabeth_00117 · 12-19-2011, 03:42 PM

Stark has been battling a dry nose this winter.

I had it looking better and then he got in the habit of licking it.. so now it's slightly cracked and was bleeding this morning.

I have been putting Vit. E on it directly and applying vasolin to it twice per day and today put some polysporin on it but he keeps licking it off!

Is there anything I can put on top of the vasoline or polysporn to keep him from licking it?

WVGSD · 12-19-2011, 04:01 PM

No, there really isn't anything that you can put on top of vitamin E, polysporin or vaseline to make the dog leave it alone. Just keep reapplying.

My Brittany foster dog has a cracked area at the top of her nose and I am doing the same thing. Just keep reapplying and it gets better.

VegasResident · 12-19-2011, 04:02 PM

Actually instead of Vaseline, try bagbalm. it is non toxic. You can usually find it at drugstore

stephm · 12-19-2011, 04:06 PM

We tried udder butter and it actually made his nose worse because he LOVED the taste of it. He would lick and lick and lick it! LOL

Vaseline worked better since he left it alone.

Anja1Blue · 12-19-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by elisabeth_00117

Stark has been battling a dry nose this winter.

I had it looking better and then he got in the habit of licking it.. so now it's slightly cracked and was bleeding this morning.

I have been putting Vit. E on it directly and applying vasolin to it twice per day and today put some polysporin on it but he keeps licking it off!

Is there anything I can put on top of the vasoline or polysporn to keep him from licking it?

The only way I could get Conor to leave the stuff on his nose alone was to apply it just before we went for a walk. I would put on the leash, rub whatever it was on his nose, have a treat ready for immediate consumption and GO GO GO before he had time to think about it. I found he was distracted enough to forget the stuff was on his nose - until we finished the walk, then he might remember it, but by then the product had time to be absorbed. The only skill necessary was to get him in motion before he started licking!! Otherwise I agree - the only way is to keep reapplying.......
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**JakodaCD OA** · 12-19-2011, 05:09 PM

I have a friend with an aussie, same thing,,she's been using a non scented goats milk 'stick',,it's like chapstick but bigger you use it on your hands/skin for dry skin..its working for her

Not sure how you could find it, but here's her website
www.mayflowersoaps.com

carmspack · 12-19-2011, 05:14 PM

make sure dog is hydrated, make sure dog is "lubricated" from the inside .
Carmen

elisabeth_00117 · 12-19-2011, 09:16 PM

Thanks guys - yes, I have been applying it and then doing something active with to keep his mind off but I do find him licking at it.

Stark is hydrated and I am giving him extra protein that is known to carry more moisture at this moment as well.

Poor guy, it's always something with him!

pazzo · 01-03-2012, 09:17 PM

Ive used with good results "dog snout soother" its all natural not expensive and it works really well. The company I believe is called the natural dog company... I believe, not 100% however easily found by googling the product itself. Even if they lick it, it's soaking in there. There are some amazing before ans after photos on the web site
: )

12-19-2011, 03:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
elisabeth_00117 Crowned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Posts: 7,251	Dry nose - cracked Stark has been battling a dry nose this winter. I had it looking better and then he got in the habit of licking it.. so now it's slightly cracked and was bleeding this morning. I have been putting Vit. E on it directly and applying vasolin to it twice per day and today put some polysporin on it but he keeps licking it off! Is there anything I can put on top of the vasoline or polysporn to keep him from licking it? __________________ Battleborn Hundesport Wild Winds Archangel Raphael "Stark", HIC (2009-04-10) Wild Winds Zephyr "Zefra" (2011-04-15) *Beau* 03/08/97 to 06/07/10

12-19-2011, 04:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
WVGSD Master Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 999	No, there really isn't anything that you can put on top of vitamin E, polysporin or vaseline to make the dog leave it alone. Just keep reapplying. My Brittany foster dog has a cracked area at the top of her nose and I am doing the same thing. Just keep reapplying and it gets better. __________________ Shannon Max - rescued GSD - adopted Dec 22, 2010 to the Bridge on March 7, 2012

12-19-2011, 04:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
VegasResident Master Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 919	Actually instead of Vaseline, try bagbalm. it is non toxic. You can usually find it at drugstore __________________ Dogs Teach Us Unconditional Love Bindi - GSD (standard coat)- High School Jingles Bell Doyle - (12/1993 - 08/2004) Binky - my soulmate GSD dog (12/19/99-11/16/09) I miss her.. Romeo Bär - Long Standard Coat GSD

12-19-2011, 05:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	I have a friend with an aussie, same thing,,she's been using a non scented goats milk 'stick',,it's like chapstick but bigger you use it on your hands/skin for dry skin..its working for her Not sure how you could find it, but here's her website www.mayflowersoaps.com __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

12-19-2011, 09:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
elisabeth_00117 Crowned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Posts: 7,251	Thanks guys - yes, I have been applying it and then doing something active with to keep his mind off but I do find him licking at it. Stark is hydrated and I am giving him extra protein that is known to carry more moisture at this moment as well. Poor guy, it's always something with him! __________________ Battleborn Hundesport Wild Winds Archangel Raphael "Stark", HIC (2009-04-10) Wild Winds Zephyr "Zefra" (2011-04-15) *Beau* 03/08/97 to 06/07/10

12-19-2011, 04:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
stephm New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 15	We tried udder butter and it actually made his nose worse because he LOVED the taste of it. He would lick and lick and lick it! LOL Vaseline worked better since he left it alone.

12-19-2011, 05:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
carmspack Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ontario - Posts: 3,325	make sure dog is hydrated, make sure dog is "lubricated" from the inside . Carmen

01-03-2012, 09:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
pazzo Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 74	Ive used with good results "dog snout soother" its all natural not expensive and it works really well. The company I believe is called the natural dog company... I believe, not 100% however easily found by googling the product itself. Even if they lick it, it's soaking in there. There are some amazing before ans after photos on the web site : )

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