Kia's severely chapped nose

[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.

[Freedom]

If the vet can't find any health issue. you can buy Bag Balm and rub that on it 3 times per day.

He may find no underlying issue, but an infection may have set in. Antibiotic cream / pills.

Hope it is nothing more serious. Let us know!

[ramanth]

Hey all! She'll live.

Her nose does have inflammation (both nostrils) and oddly enough there is a little yellow discharge in the right nostril, but the vet doesn't think it's anything serious. In her opinion it's just 'old age'.

I have some drops to put in her nose 3x a day to combat the inflammation and keep infection out. Then I have to smear chapstick on as needed.

Should clear up in a week or so.

[MonicanHonda]

That's good. If you don't want to use chapstick, I second the bag balm. Real good stuff.

[chocolatepuppy]

That's great news! Come on Kia, let's get that pretty nose all healed up!

[lizbud]

Hey all! She'll live.

Her nose does have inflammation (both nostrils) and oddly enough there is a little yellow discharge in the right nostril, but the vet doesn't think it's anything serious. In her opinion it's just 'old age'.

I have some drops to put in her nose 3x a day to combat the inflammation and keep infection out. Then I have to smear chapstick on as needed.

Should clear up in a week or so.

Hey Kia, don't you believe that "old age" thing sweetie. Hope the
drops & chapstick heals you up soon. Never used the bag balm, but
it sounds good.

[Freedom]

GREAT NEWS!!! Take care, dear Kia!