My dog's nose is dry and crusty. What can I put on it safely?

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Can I put some type of cream on Kona’s nose? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 11 years and 1 month old | 72 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. It is very difficult to put anything on the nose, & have it sit there long enough to soak in before having the dog lick it off. If this is a fairly new or an enlarging lesion, I would recommend having Kona seen by your veterinarian to rule out any underlying medical issues contributing to her nasal lesion. This is especially important since she is an older dog. It could be nothing more than dry skin, or it is possible that her thyroid levels are low, or this is some kind of fungal or bacterial lesion. Best to have things looked at your soon. Thank you.

My dog's nose is dry and crusty. What can I put on it safely?

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