Pink Patch On Nose Has Just Appeared

[rdr71]

Sasha is a 3 1/2 yr old golden retriever

She has always had a black nose with what has looked like black skin and black hairs just after the nsoe that then turn into blond for the rest of her.

anyway, just past the shiny nose part - what looks like pigment change has occurred - over the past few months there was a slight change adn then within the past 10 days or so it has gotten mroe and more and yesterday i looked at her and she has a spot the size of about 2/3 of a 5cent coin that is pink.

should i be worried? is this something i should take her to the vet for?

[aus_k9gsd]

My Malamute gets it all the time, mainly in winter though

Pink Nose

[InspectorRex]

If you are concerned ask you Vet about Nasal Solar Dermatitis- often referred to as Collie Nose.

You need to ensure that the area where the pigment has disappeared is proteced from sunlight with a good doggy sunscreen

[ShesaLikeableBiBear]

"Collie Nose" is also a form of Discoid Lupus. There have been a couple of threads on D.L.E.which you can locate by using the search feature of these forums. :D

[InspectorRex]

So true Hesapandabear. Not many people realise that Collie Nose is a form of Discoid Lupus. left untreated it can crach the whole immune system.

Please seek Vet advise on this

[rdr71]

aus k9 it isnt actually her nose its the first bit of fur that comes after the nose stops heading towards the eyes.

will look up the other Insp Rex thanks

[InspectorRex]

It does sound like Discoid Lupus as they do lose hair etc around the muzzle

Let us know how your furkid is doing.

[rdr71]

thanks Insp rex, thanks for the advice

[InspectorRex]

My pleasure rdr71

Let's hope you and your Vet get on top of it sooner rather than later