My dog's nose has a growing bumpy discoloration. What is it?

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a month ago, my dog had a little bumpy discoloration on the nose, not itching but growing. i applied Fucidin and gave her omega sup. it stopped growing. now she's having a new one. she was under stress six months ago:traveling and spaying. i live in Dubai, very hot weather, she spends 10 to 20 min daily in the sun.have a normal appetite. what could this be? Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | spayed | 4 years and 3 months old | 11 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The little area of discoloration is not necessarily anything to worry about. I see this commonly with time with dark skinned animals. As long as the skin does not seem irritated and the discoloration does not happen on the nose itself, I am inclined to just continue to watch it. Apply a dab of children’s sunscreen lotion before she goes outside to protect that area from sunburn. Best wishes to you and Luna!

My dog's nose has a growing bumpy discoloration. What is it?

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