joeyboy Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Hi, my pup has really dry skin on the area between nose n eyes (circled area in the pic), i have to moist with water everyday, else it would get very hard on the surface. the circled area used to be skin colour but it become darker and darker.i saw my friend's maltese has this problem too, but she said there is nothing wrong. i just wana know if it is normal? anything i can do about this? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 water will not help, infact it can dehydrate further. You need a proper cream but first a vet check would be best to make sure there isn't an underlying problem or irritation. I would never consider hair loss to be 'normal' and ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I agree - a vet check would be best Some skin problems can get out of hand and should never go unchecked. If you are concerned take your pup to the vet. Never "guess" what the problem could be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgirl Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Like the others have said, best to get a vet to check why this is happening. Water would be making it worse, similiar to when you have dry lips and you keep licking them they get worse and crack, if you have any paw paw cream use this until you get to the vets, great healing qualities and all natural so it won't affect the dog if she gets any in her mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyboy Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 Thanks all i ll bring him to vet and will see whats wrong with his nose. actually no hair loss problem, i just clean it using cotton ball +water. thanks for the idea that water will dehydrate further. i ll update abt this again when i have him to vet check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyboy Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 (edited) Hi everyone, thanks for the help. i went to vet just now, n the doctor said everything is ok. its only pigmentation. what a relief... but i have to pay 48bucks for consultation...huh i should use that money to groom joey (but at least i know he is okay now) can anyone tell me what clipping looks good for maltese X shitzhu? Edited September 10, 2006 by joeyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic2010 Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 If it is drying out then how can it just be pigmentation? I would actually get a second opinion. Just doesnt sound normal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 (edited) . Edited May 10, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyboy Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 what a shame... i did mention abt the dry skin. i ll definitely try the ointment if not required prescription. or mayb i ll go to vet again if any of you can recomend good vet? the vet i went to was the best vet recomended by dog owners. thanks cavNrott n tomnvic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Where are you? That way someone may be able to recommend a vet for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyboy Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 hi Rozzie i m in melbourne. southbank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 (edited) I live in Fitzroy North, we have a fantastic clinic in our area if you would be able to travell about 15/20 mins. PM me if you would like more details Edited September 12, 2006 by Devo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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