Kia's severely chapped nose

[ramanth]

Kia's off to the vet tomorrow. Her nose is severely chapped and cracked on the left side.

Probably nothing, but better safe than sorry.

Prayers for my old lady.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Her nose is severely chapped and cracked on the left side.

Sudden onset, or has it been developing for a while?

Got any idea what the INdoor Humidity is in the apartment? Vet's prolly going to ask.
Low humidity is common when the heat comes on ... dries stuff out ... even Noses.

Has she had a "runny nose"?
SmokeMutt geta a runny snooter every once in a while ...
Looks like a drippy faucet ... I say "Euwww ... SMOKE - Wipe your nose!"

Since he has no pokits to carry Kleenex ... if he doesn't *wipe* with
my pants or a nearby padded furniture piece ...
The ole "licker" comes out and the problem is gone for the short term.

If "licked" to the excess ... might lead to a chapped snooter.

Hope it's a Quick Fix!

[ramanth]

Sort of a sudden onset. Noticed it a couple of days ago. She's never had anything like this in the past.

I thought it was simply a cold she had but now it's cracking and bleeding. And it's only the left side... from the middle over. Right side is moist like normal.

Humidity is around 60% and Chipper's nose is normal.

Not runny at all and no excessive licking that I've noticed.

Eating, drinking, playing, and pooping is normal.

Sudden onset, or has it been developing for a while?

Got any idea what the INdoor Humidity is in the apartment? Vet's prolly going to ask.
Low humidity is common when the heat comes on ... dries stuff out ... even Noses.

Has she had a "runny nose"?
SmokeMutt geta a runny snooter every once in a while ...
Looks like a drippy faucet ... I say "Euwww ... SMOKE - Wipe your nose!"

Since he has no pokits to carry Kleenex ... if he doesn't *wipe* with
my pants or a nearby padded furniture piece ...
The ole "licker" comes out and the problem is gone for the short term.

If "licked" to the excess ... might lead to a chapped snooter.

Hope it's a Quick Fix!

[Karen]

Here's hoping it's nothing that a little care won't fix. We'll be thinking of her!

[Cinder & Smoke]

... but now it's cracking and bleeding.
And it's only the left side ... from the middle over.
Right side is moist like normal.

So I guess that's why you're gonna go See da VET!

Wonder if she *bumped* just that side into something?

Glacier's Kids sometimes get their noses / faces into (forget the name)
a very UN-friendly bush or grass that works it's way into the nostril -
I think it takes a Vet's Touch to clean 'em out.

Has she chased a Porky-Pine that couldn't hit much? Maybe he got
ONE quill in that you haven't spotted?

Or, maybe she just *likes* da Vet!

Good Luck, Kids!

[chocolatepuppy]

Pawsitive thoughts and prayers that it's a quick fix for Kia.

[ramanth]

Thanks guys. We're scheduled for 10:15.