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My dog has a red sore on his nose. Is it serious? What to do?

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Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | neutered | 5 years and 6 months old | 9 lbs

My dog has a red sore on his nose

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

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Published on November 21st, 2017

Poor Max. This type of sore is common from rubbing his nose on a cage door, carpet, dog beds, etc. I would put some neosporin on it twice a day and rub it in. If it isn’t improving, I would have your vet look at it. Your vet will be able to see if he need some oral antibiotics or other meds to help it heal. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

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    Published on February 20th, 2018

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could just be an area Morty traumatizes repeatedly. This may be especially true if he is an avid digger or in a kennel or crate he sticks his nose through or tries to bite the bars of. It could also be a little skin infection, allergic type reaction, or (much less likely) an auto immune condition. I would watch his behaviors closely to see if you can explain why that’s happening. Monitor the area and if there is no improvement in a week- or if it’s worsening at any time, head on in to the vet. Best of luck to you and Morty and hope this helps!

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