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Nasodigital hyperkeratosis dog paw8/12/2023 ![]() This is not a post on the ethics of line breeding, it is mentioned merely to explain how the genes can line up generations later. ![]() Let’s take a very simplistic look at how dog breeders set “breed type.” To set the breed type of dog breeds that are more extreme, like French Bulldogs, Bulldogs, Dogue de Bordeauxs and many more, a certain almost of line breeding is often employed. How did these side effects happen from breeding for an undershot jaw or chunky legs? In that time I have seen many issues that seem to plague the bully breeds – digestive sensitivities, gassiness, fungal skin issues and Nasal Hyperkeratosis, to name a few. Those of you who know me or have read the info here on this website, are aware that I bred and showed French Bulldogs for 25+ years (I just showed my age). I think a slightly compromised immune system is the cause of Nasal Hyperkeratosis and a host of other issues. I have a theory, which I developed after 30+ years of seeing the various issues that seem to plague the bully breeds and other dogs with heavier, chunkier builds. This condition is common in older dogs and certain breeds seem to have a genetic predisposition to the condition. It presents, as they say in medical language, as excessive formulation of nose crust that vets call keratin or protein. Nasodigital Hyperkeratosis or Nasal Hyperkeratosis is a condition of idiopathic or unknown causes. Obviously, a fever, stiffness or other symptoms may require a trip to the vet.Ī dry, cracked crusty nose is unsightly and must be uncomfortable for your dog! Think how you feel when your nose is raw and sore from the effects of a bad cold – OUCH! Plus, no one wants to be asked “What’s wrong with your dog’s nose?” over and over again. A warm nose, with no other signs of being sick does not equal a sick dog. Just like we can feel a bit warm or flushed and be perfectly well, so can your dog. Your dog may have been chasing that pesky squirrel that torments him for 30 minutes or been napping in a bright sunny spot. ![]() Your dog’s noses can be a bit warm and the dog is healthy, happy and fine. Dry Noses = Sick Dog & Cold Nose = Healthy Dogĭoes a warm or dry dog nose automatically mean a dog is sick and conversely, that all healthy dogs have moist, wet noses?Īctually, nope, like many other absolute statements we have heard over and over, there is some basis for truth, but not entirely. They were usually so sure of themselves that you believed every word they said! If your dog had a warm nose, he must be sick. They would make statements about your dog, the neighbors dog, heck, about all dogs in such a manner that you did not dare to disagree. “Your dog’s nose is dry, he must be sick.” As kids we all had some well-meaning relative who took it upon themselves to be the dog know-it-all in the family. Dry Nose + Sick Dog Nasal Hyperkeratosis in Dogs
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