Why is my dog's nose crusty on one side and inside? Is it serious?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 11 years and 5 months old | 47 lbs
My dog has nose is all crusty on one side and seems to be on the inside of her nose as well
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Published on March 14th, 2020
I recommend to have Bailey examined by the veterinarian. This could be something like ringworm (which humans can get) or it could indicate unilateral nasal discharge which can be indicative of a foreign object trapped in the nostril, a fungal infection or cancer. Best to get her examined. I hope this helps.
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Published on October 22nd, 2017
This may be from an infection or an allergy if he stuck and rubbed his nose againsist something irritating. You can apply chapstick to help with the dry spots to keep it moist and you can try cortisone cream on the pink, discolored parts. If there is no improvement after 24 hours or it just gets worse, then you will need to see your vet about oral medication
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Published on December 15th, 2018
This is a loss of pigment. The most common reason for this is an autoimmune disease. I recommend a veterinary exam and diagnosis. Usually this will not heal without specific treatment for the disease. You are doing a good job keeping this from getting infected but he needs additional treatment for this to heal. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Zeus.
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Published on February 18th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is likely secondary to her nose being dry. This can be due to the current winter weather. If this is the case, this should improve and resolve shortly. If no improvement is observed in the coming weeks, have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a great day!
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Published on December 20th, 2017
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.
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