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I have a labrador with a crusty nose. I looks really dry and it is uncomfortable for him when I touch it. He sounds nasally at night a little and has a very slight runny discharge from one nostril. He has all the energy and usual playfullness, so he does not feel bad. I have been using a clean towel wrung out with warm water and oilve oil to see if I can get it to get back to normal. He had this once before and it went away, what might be causing this and should I be worried? It sometimes splits when it is really dry, I know noses are tender... so am looking for some advise

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Did you ever take your dog to a vet over this?

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No it hasnt been a concern until now, before it was only for a day or so and it went away, now it looks worse, and I only noticed it on Friday

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I think you should let your vet take a look at it. There have been others on here with problems like that and they developed into some very serious complications. Pls go let your vet look at it.

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I was going to post the thread for this poster to read, but I can't find it. Luba do you know where it is? (The thread with the terrible nose problem....you helped this one out by referring them to guelph and using the or. oil)

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U read my mind

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Thanks for the thread, I was looking for it before I posted but there are so many! I appreciate the info and the pictures of the shepard, his nose looks just like Roo's does. I will be making an appointment today. It is in the arly stages and looked better today. My dog is also a pound dog and a very welcome addition to the family, I do not want anything to happen to him.

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Thanks for all your help. I took him to the vet and it seems (for now) to be allergies. I am giving him sudaphed and using Vitamin e on his nose and it is clearing up. It did come about after a hike in the mountains. I will keep an eye on it and hopefully it will be taken care of.

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Hike in the Mountains! LUCKY YOU. I used to hike in the mountains when I was in Newfoundland with my dogs. How we? miss it.

Lucky dog found a new owner that did the right thing for his nose and takes him hiking too.

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