[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: gunky nose
- From: Doris E <irrenhaus4@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: mary-anne.boulet@xxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 09:14:47 -0700
*Mary Anne, The list will never replace a veterinarian for some
things. I would NEVER take a chance on damage to the nasal passages.
Just my opinion. Doris Estabrook*
>Hi all
>Need to pick your brains. My 7 year spayed bitch has had immune problems
>from day 1. Every Spring her allergies are aroused and she has hot spots
>and lick granulomas. I give her anti histamines, baths, the whole deal to
>cope with the itches. This fall she presented for the second time with
>pemphygia on her nose. I gave her plenty of rest, vitamin supplements,
>cortisone cream to stop her from licking it. It seemed to have waned over
>the winter. I had her out tracking last weekend in a field and noticed that
>she picked up lots of burrs on her coat. Today I happened to look into her
>nose and her right nostril is covered with green gunk inside (the outside
>looks quite dry - almost a chapped lips type of look). I've never noticed
>this before. Would this be an allergic reaction (ie like our having a cold)
>or could this be a burr bothering her nostril. It doesn't seem to bother
>her and I know her sense of smell is still keen (she smells the treats as
>soon as she enters the house). Should I worry about this?
>Mary-Anne
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