My puppies nose is turning pink

brooklyn167 · 12-15-2012, 12:42 PM

Molly is only 17 weeks old and her nose is turning pink. Anyone know why? Also, as shown on the pic she is producing stringy eye gunk for the last month or so. She does play outside in the cold weather often.

msvette2u · 12-15-2012, 01:28 PM

Does she drink or eat out of a plastic bowl?
If so switch to stainless steel (except outside).

Oh, and read about this - http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/dise.../snow_nose.htm

Freestep · 12-15-2012, 01:52 PM

Some dogs get a pinkish nose during the winter; I'm not sure why, but it happens.

As for the eye gunk, it may just be dirt or dust getting into her eyes and she is producing tears and mucus to flush out the debris. Just wipe it off when you see it, and take her to the vet if it looks yellow or green.

**bocron** · 12-15-2012, 01:53 PM

I've also heard of dogs getting something like vitiligo where the pigment fades in certain areas. I think it's REALLY rare though, so my guess would be one of the other suggestions

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llombardo · 12-15-2012, 04:40 PM

Snow Nose, well that is what its called for my golden, don't know if its the same in a GSD??

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brooklyn167 New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3	My puppies nose is turning pink Molly is only 17 weeks old and her nose is turning pink. Anyone know why? Also, as shown on the pic she is producing stringy eye gunk for the last month or so. She does play outside in the cold weather often. Attached Thumbnails

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bocron Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton, Georgia Posts: 1,995	I've also heard of dogs getting something like vitiligo where the pigment fades in certain areas. I think it's REALLY rare though, so my guess would be one of the other suggestions . __________________ Annette Holbrook www.coppercreekdvg.com- All Breed Schutzhund Club Home of Umarek von Hugelblick, my good luck charm!

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llombardo Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,921	Snow Nose, well that is what its called for my golden, don't know if its the same in a GSD?? __________________ Misty- Samoyed Mix Tannor- Golden Retriever CGC Robyn- German Shepherd CGC Cats-Thunder, Harley, Miley, Bandit, and Ferah RIP Boo..Black Lab "A dog is the only thing on this earth that loves you more than he loves himself."

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msvette2u Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 11,005	Does she drink or eat out of a plastic bowl? If so switch to stainless steel (except outside). Oh, and read about this - http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/dise.../snow_nose.htm

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Freestep Crowned Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,152	Some dogs get a pinkish nose during the winter; I'm not sure why, but it happens. As for the eye gunk, it may just be dirt or dust getting into her eyes and she is producing tears and mucus to flush out the debris. Just wipe it off when you see it, and take her to the vet if it looks yellow or green.

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