Red spot on my dog's snout

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Hi everyone,

We've noticed a bit of a red spot on our dog's snout and I have no idea what it could be. A neighbour told me it looks like a minor scrape, maybe from bumping into something, and suggested I just clean it with some antiseptic.

I've also heard people mention hot spots (I take my dog swimming with other dogs every now and then) or it could just be chapped skin...

The wound seems to be healing, but I'd love to get your opinions. If it looks serious, I'll take him to see the vet later this week.

Thanks in advance and have a lovely day!

Red spot on my dog's snout

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    Valerieh Icon representing the flag French
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    Hi there,

    So, how long did it take to heal up, please?

    Happy holidays!

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    My dog’s got the same thing, but it’s impossible to put anything on it as she just won’t let me. And as for creams, she just licks them straight off. The only thing that works is steroid medication, but it’s so bad for her that I’ve stopped it. After about a month, it started coming back bit by bit, but I can’t keep her on them for the rest of her life. It’s really getting me down.
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    Doudou229
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    And as the Provéto Junior guide suggests

    Hi Romain 🙂

    "do get it checked by a vet if you're in any doubt, though."

    the nose is such a sensitive spot!

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    Doudou229
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    If it’s definitely just a scratch and it’s on or near the nose, I’d go for Chlorhexidine rather than Betadine 😉 followed by a thick layer of organic Propolis or thyme honey. Use a sterile gauze pad under a crepe bandage or some vet wrap (and maybe even a cone) to stop them scratching at it; this allows the honey’s antiseptic properties to work and help with the healing. You can change the dressing once or twice a day depending on the state of the wound. Once a scab starts to form, ease off or stop the Chlorhexidine and just stick with the honey...

    Keep an eye on it to make sure it’s healing well.

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    Munch
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    It’s weird seeing two such similar cases just a day apart…! 🤪

    https://wamiz.com/chiens/beagle-18/forum/inflammation-museau-de-mon-chiot-de-7mois-102834.html

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    Good evening,

    Thanks for your reply. You’re right, the wound isn’t raised, so I think it’s just a scrape.

    I’ll keep cleaning it and keep an eye on how it’s healing.

    Thanks again, have a good evening

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    ProvetoJuniorConseil
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    Hi there, It’s a bit tricky to tell from the photo, but it looks a lot like a graze (where the skin has come off). If so, your dog probably snagged themselves while trying to sniff under a fence or a door. (The fact that it seems to be healing also suggests it’s just a minor injury.) In that case, I don’t think a trip to the vet is necessary. Just keep a close eye on how it progresses and heals, and clean it daily with some Betadine or chlorhexidine – but do get it checked out if you're in any doubt. On the other hand, if it’s more of a raised lump, it’s best to see the vet to make sure it’s nothing serious. If needed, your vet can take a small sample to have the mass analysed. I hope this helps, Best regards, Romain
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