Allergy or infection?

#1 · March 31, 2022, 3:25 pm

Good morning everyone,

I have an 8 year old Duck Toller/Golden retriever mix who is general good health. Although recently she has surfaced an unusual "hot spot" - not sure if this is due to allergens (though she has not been diagnosed with allergies) or an infection?

I have made a vet appointment but there is some waiting time before I'm able to take her and i'm a bit worried.

Any suggestions? it looks swollen with very very minimal mucous but you have to look real carefully.

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#2 · March 31, 2022, 3:27 pm

Is that part of her nose normally that reddish color or is normally black?

Is the mucous actually coming out of her nose or from an area of the nose that is swollen?

Is only one nostril involved?

How long has she had this?

Just now or for several days?

I wouldn't be overly concerned for now. If allergies, it may be just seasonal and all you need to do is give meds just as in people, and if it's an infection, it should easily go away. Because in some rare cases dogs can have nasal cancer, it's important to see the vet to rule this out.

#3 · March 31, 2022, 3:29 pm

Hot spots are an irritating skin condition that affects countless dogs every year. A hotspot (also known as pyotramatic or moist dermatitis) is a condition which involves an area of skin which has become inflamed and infected. The affected skin often appears as a moist, oozing, reddened area that is painful and very itchy to the dog. Hair loss may also be seen. Continued licking and chewing at the area by the dog worsens the condition dramatically.