Monday, September 20, 2010

Nosey

Over the last year, I have noticed that the top of Henry's nose is very dry and has even started to crack. Concerned that it might be a sign of a more serious issue, I talked to the vet about it during Henry's last checkup. He assured me it was nothing to be worried about and gave us KeraSolv Gel. Our instructions were to apply it to his nose once daily for the first 10 days and then as needed. Today is the one week mark and I am impressed with how quickly the gel seems to be working.

Above is a before and after closeup of Henry's nose. After a few days, the dry bits of Henry's nose actually started to fall off (gross). He isn't 100% back to normal, but a lot of the buildup has started to come off and I'm sure the rest will continue to come off over the next several days.

I'm not sure if you need a prescription for the KeraSolv gel. Ours came from our vet with a prescription sticker on it with application instructions.

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Heather

09/20/2010

Nice improvement Hank…Bax’s crust is similar…which reminds me, time to get out the vaseline! Kiss to you on that precious lil’ nose!

Heather

09/20/2010

Also, is it just me or does anyone else think they’ve seen this gel in CVS? I could be thinking of something else…it just ‘feels’ familiar…Good luck to all the dry nosed puggas! Winter’s coming…time for extra lotion for all! (HATE winter skin!)...

Jennifer

09/20/2010

Jadey gets dry crusties that fall off of her nose when I clean her stinkle. It’s gross, but I’m glad to know there is something to combat this. Does Henry mind having it put on or does he lick excessively after it’s application? And how did you get SUCH a close up picture?

Martha

09/20/2010

Henry’s nose is so cute, I’m glad it’s getting that little extra bit of help : )

I’m also glad to know about this help for it. I didn’t know there was such a product.

Pat

09/20/2010

on my, it is dry!! Looks like it is awesome stuff to see the results in one week.
What a cute nose it is!!

Sue VDB

09/20/2010

Remarkable difference.

I attempted to call the manufacturer of KeraSolv in St. Joseph, Missouri, not too far from where I live, to ask about KeraSolv, but was finally directed to leave a message, leaving information as to business, lot number, etc. I did more research online and have concluded that KeraSol is a prescription gel.

Romeo has the same condition, and I don’t know how to do anything for him as he is a fighter and will not allow me to touch his nose. Henry you are such a good boy…will you please talk to Romeo?

Karen B.

09/20/2010

Wow, looks remarkable better! Should be normal in no time!

sue

09/20/2010

Henrys nose does look much better with that gel how did you get him to hold still to get such a close up of his nose?

I have a favor to ask of all my friends here to say a prayer for my Abby friday had to take her and Emma to the vets Emma for her allergys and Abby she had jumped off the couch thursday night and hurt her back she has problems with her back well Abby also has a lump on her side it has stayed small but over the weekend I noticed it had gotten much bigger so took her to the vet first thing this mourning the vet said it looks like a mass cell so they kept her to do surgery I cant stop crying I am so scared please send positive thoughts for her I will let you know how she is when I hear from the vet we won’t know the results for a few days though they have to send it out to the lab thanks my friends

Sue VDB

09/20/2010

Sue, I wish I could give you hugs, but virtural hugs are coming your way. I have said a prayer for your Abby, and will keep her on my animal prayer list…yes I keep St. Francis busy. If you have facebook, you can go to pug prayerz and request prayers for your Abby. Hang in there Sue, and know you have a lot of support coming your way. Hugs again from Sue VDB and Romeo.

Heather

09/20/2010

Oh no Sue…good thoughts and lots of prayers Abby’s way…Please let us know when she gets out of surgery, poor lil’ girl…It seems you caught it immediately and that will be a great benefit! Thinking of you both!

Diane Goldsmith

09/20/2010

Yes, our senior pug Violet had this condition. Vitamin E oil also works well, just something mild that softens & loosens the dry stuff, and yes it comes off in chunks!

Pat

09/20/2010

Sue - Mr. Skittles & I will say a prayer for Abbey, and that all will be well when you pick her up.
pug hugs from us in Nova Scotia

Hellen Norton

09/20/2010

WOW Henry what a change a doc visit can make. Never had that prolem when we kived in Oregon but have been putting baby oil on GiGi from time to time. Scared me to death the first time when a chunk of nose came off BUT there was brautiful new nose.

Sue we are all sending up prayers for Abby. Let us know what is going on.

Hellen, GiGi and Gwen

Karen B.

09/20/2010

sue, sending prayers for Abby Zabby up and your way. Will keep positive, good thoughts for your baby! Hope all goes well!

Huckle

09/20/2010

OMG sue. That news felt like a bucket of cold water dumping over me especially with your fears. If it happens to be think on this…“Most mass cell tumors are Grade I,” and Stage 0 or 1 and it is no lump node involvement. There is always the chance that it isn’t a mass cell at all.

Abby is so special to you that anything other than a positive report would be unbelievably cruel. We are all here if you need to talk.

Sue VDB. Pug prayrez is good to know and a sight we all could use from time to time.

Hugs and Prayers, sue.
Huckle

Sue VDB

09/20/2010

Pug Prayerz was originated by Sorella Mozzarella, a sweet black pug who was featured on OBP, and is on facebook. Pug Prayerz is an awesome site.

Martha

09/20/2010

Sue, I’ll definately say some prayers for Abby. And for you, here’s some hugs (((((Sue)))))

And Sue VBD, I needed to put drops in Bennie’s eyes when he scratched his cornea, and he hated it and fought me. Somehow I was able to get him to cooperate when he understood that after the drops came a treat. Maybe Romeo would be able to stand his nose being touched if he felt there was a “benefit” to him : )

Sue VDB

09/20/2010

Thanks Martha, I already tried that. When Romeo hears the word “treat” he goes nuts. If I tell him what a good baby boy he is and I am petting him and whispering sweet nothings, he thinks it’s “treat time” and again goes nuts, or he totally relaxes, and then when I steathily try to approach his nose, he jumps up and runs away. He outsmarts me everytime I try something. But I am stubborn too, so we shall see.

sue

09/20/2010

I wanted to give every one a up date on Abby the vet called a little while ago Abby came through the surgery fine but while she was under they found a second tumor which they also removed they will send it out to the lab so wont know anything for at least three days they kept her over night so I will be there first thing in the mourning to get her can’t wait I know the house is still full with the other four pugs two boxers and peke and my foster pug but I miss her thanks again every one for your prayers and good thoughts

Andi

09/20/2010

Wow Henry, great improvement in just one week! Good for you

Sue, our prayers and positive thoughts are coming your way for Abby and your family!

Sue VDB

09/20/2010

Sue, give us an update tomorrow as soon as you can. I am keeping you, your family and Abby in thought and prayer. You know we are with you.

Heather

09/20/2010

Sue, checking in late as I get back from class to see that Abby girl is through the tough day and on her road to recovery…You are both in my thoughts and prayers tonight and I will be anxiously awaiting your update once she is back in your arms…Many of us have been through mast cells, as you know, and we know the fear…and the waiting - the awful waiting. Please give Abby a welcome home kiss from us and let us know just as soon as she is back with you!

Marie

09/20/2010

First prayers for Sue and Abby. I have been there and understand the worry.

I have used this nose butter product with great results. It sounds like it works the exact same way. You rub it in an a day or so later the long pieces can be rubbed off. No prescription needed.

http://theblissfuldog.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2

Tail wags

wendi

09/21/2010

There is also a product that you can buy at Walmart or most food chain stores. It is called BAG BALM… it has been around for a 100 years or so. It is very much like vasoline. It is in a green tin can usually on the top shelf by the vasoline products… CFPR memebers have been using this for years. just a dab of it on their nose and the crusties will rub right off.
It is is a few dollars but it last for a very,very long time

Sue VDB

09/21/2010

I have had a tin of Bag Balm for years and used it on my grandson when he had the occasional diaper rash. I never thought of using that because I thought it might be toxic if Romeo licked it off. Thanks Wendi.

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