My young French Bulldog's nose is cracked. What can I put on it?

I see a small superficial abrasion on the right side of her nostril. This can be caused by the dry nose situation that you described earlier or from a traumatic event. You can try applying either Vasoline or Bag balm on her nostrils to keep them moisturized. However, typically most dogs don’t require this unless they are older senior dogs or have a skin condition (ie Lupus). Best wishes and take care.

In your picture it looks like Theo might have mild nasal hyperkeratosis. Unfortunately there is no oral medication that I am aware of that would help this condition. I often recommend a fatty acid supplement for skin issues, and I think you could try one although it might not make much of a difference. There are some autoimmune diseases that can also cause a very dry, crusty sometimes ulcerated nose so if your veterinarian has not examined Theo for this problem I would recommend making an appointment. Good luck - he's adorable!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Summer. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. She may have a common condition known as hyperkeratosis of the nasal planum. If this is not the case, a more serious condition such as an autoimmune disease should be considered. Discoid lupus usually appears as a cracked, bleeding and ulcerated nose. This is diagnosed by a skin biopsy. I hope this information helps!

Yes, some pets have a particularly crusty spot on their nose that can be treated with Vaseline or Bag Balm ointment. Just a small amount should be used and it can be used daily. I hope this helps! Best wishes with your Lella.

There are vets that will tattoo a black pigment into the non-pigmented areas. The dogs must be under anesthesia for the procedure. I don't know if any vets in Israel do this. You will have to call around. Other than that, no, there is nothing you can do to turn the white spots black.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Capone. If the nose cracks to the point of bleeding or changes color, these are signs of significant skin disease. Dry skin can be managed with topical treatment. It is worth having him see a veterinarian to determine the extent of his signs. I hope this information helps!

You could try using a small amount of Vaseline or Bag Balm on this area to help with the dryness - some dogs will try to rub off any topical medications that might be applied, unfortunately, so I can't say if he will leave these alone or not. Normally, using only a small amount is best, so that it doesn't feel sticky and strange to the dog :)