My dog's nose is raw and peeling with a rash. Should I wait for the vet?

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My dog's nose is peeling on top and it started to go away and then now is raw again and also she now has a rash on the front of her muzzle. The vet doesn't have any appointments for 3 days. Do I need to take her to another vet or can it wait 3 days?? I'm really worried! She is almost 7 months old and is a Kelpie/Dachshund mix. The mark on her nose appeared after she was put in her crate for about 1.5 hours while we were at church on Sunday. Her mood/temperament hasn't changed much since then. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 7 months and 16 days old | 21 lbs

Christina Kellogg, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is not uncommon for dogs to traumatize the top of their nose when they are in a kennel or cage and trying to get out. They usually rub a sore on the wire part of the cage. If the wound does not seem to be bothering her, you may be okay waiting to see her regular veterinarian. If she seems uncomfortable or the wound/rash are worsening or spreading, then it may be best to get her in somewhere sooner. If you start to notice that the wound looks infected (pus coming from it), I would bring Wendy in sooner because the worse it gets, the longer it will take to heal. If you have an E-collar (the lamp shade looking device) at home, I would put that on her in the meantime to prevent her from further damaging the area. Hope Wendy heals quickly!

My dog's nose is raw and peeling with a rash. Should I wait for the vet?

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