Crusty Dog nose Pics

[Sean1969]

My dog has this fungus on her nose and ears, I thought it was sun burn. But it wont heal. Does any one know how to heal this? or what may be causing it. She is allergic to some dog foods, and is this contagious to my other dog?

[diandpat]

How long has your dogs ears/nose looked like that? Have you seen a vet? If not, perhaps you should. I have no clue what that is but is looks painful.

What dog food are you feeding? What do you think she is allergic to?

[Sean1969]

Originally Posted by diandpat

How long has your dogs ears/nose looked like that? Have you seen a vet? If not, perhaps you should. I have no clue what that is but is looks painful.

What dog food are you feeding? What do you think she is allergic to?

Yes Ive seen a vet. All the vet said is that she has allergies, The Vet gave me Epi-Otic and Otomax for yeast in ears and told me to put neosporin on nose...It comes and goes. The only dog food I found after about 10 different brands, That dont make her belly break out in hives is Purina Dog Chow. This nose thing started last year. I just dont want my other dog to get it. And help the one that has it.

[diandpat]

Wow, you must be so frustrated...

First off, Purina Dog Chow is probably not the best choice if it is caused by allergies...way too many grains and fillers (and crap LOL)

You need to go to a Pet Supply Store and check out their grain free choices. If you can afford them, Orijen, Acana, and Wellness are popular brands with the folks here.

Have you put your dog on a bland diet (boiled rice or potatoes mixed with boiled meat or chicken) since this "rash" started? It is common diet when allergies do flare up If it is allergies it should settle down, if not totally clear up, with this diet. Try it for a bit and then introduce a better quality kibble.

www.dogfoodanalysis.com is an excellent site to compare foods. Also, check out the food section of this board...excellent recommendations by very food savy people.

As I said, even if it is not allergies, it would be a good idea to get your dogs off the dog chow.

Hopefully someone much wiser will pop in and give you some options about this scabby nose...is there another vet you can get a second opinion from? A year of on/off scabby nose would make we miserable...I am sure your dog would like some relief.

Good luck and keep us posted!

[Frenchy]

Originally Posted by diandpat

First off, Purina Dog Chow is probably not the best choice if it is caused by allergies...way too many grains and fillers (and crap LOL)

You need to go to a Pet Supply Store and check out their grain free choices. If you can afford them, Orijen, Acana, and Wellness are popular brands with the folks here.

I totally agree with diandpat. I'm pretty sure changing the diet to a better one , would help.

[Winston]

Maybe Hazel can weigh in her thoughts on whether this looks like folliculitus?? not sure of exact spelling?