Why does my dog have two symmetrical indentations on his nose?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This looks like a benign cyst or growth but keep an eye on it. If If becomes larger, red, firm, or irritating to Josh, it’s time to take him to the vet. Otherwise just watch and mention it to your vet at his next visit. Hope this helps and best of luck to you and Josh!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Dogs can have changes in the pigmentation of their nose. This is rarely due to any significant medical reason. I do not think that you need to worry about this thankfully. Good luck and have a wonderful day and new year!

Gucci may have been born with an abnormal nostril or he could have had an injury early in life. Regardless, I’m not sure that it will be problematic but just a cosmetic difference. I would encourage you to have him evaluated by a veterinarian soon, to make sure there are no other congenital changes. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is probably from him rubbing his nose against a cage or something like that. I would suggest checking on that possibility. Otherwise, if that is not possible and this continues have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment to check on a possible infection. Best of luck!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It looks like a cowlick- or an area where the hair Stands up funny. It is not uncommon to see these on the bridge of the nose. It’s just something to add to his character but it is not a problem. Good luck and kisses to your new pup!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The little area of discoloration is not necessarily anything to worry about. I see this commonly with time with dark skinned animals. As long as the skin does not seem irritated and the discoloration does not happen on the nose itself, I am inclined to just continue to watch it. Apply a dab of children’s sunscreen lotion before she goes outside to protect that area from sunburn. Best wishes to you and Luna!

Hello. While it is impossible to make any kind of actual diagnosis, a lesion like this most likely has an underlying bacterial cause. We often see isolated & well circumscribed lesions on the top of the nose or muzzle just from the fact dogs stick their noses in dirt or other nasty things all day long. Putting anything on this is not recommended because he will lick it off. You can pick up a skin antiseptic like Hibiclens from any pharmacy & just dab this on a couple of times a day. Once your vet has a chance to look, he may put Luna on oral antibiotics, or take a small sample to look at under the microscope. Other than this, there is no need to worry too much about the lesion. Take care, all the best to Luna & thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.