None of my dogs have dry noses, but I Googled and came up with this product, with some pretty amazing before and after pics. Might be worth looking at the pics and reading the reviews. Snout Soother

You see the before and after pics in the Testimonials. Here is one -

Thanks My3dogs,

Yes, it probably would work. The problem is that he goes haywire when I try to put anything on it. I don't know if it's because it's sensitive; or because he just doesn't like being messed with. (I suspect the latter.) That's why I was thinking of something that I could spray on, like dilute vitamin E or ???

......john

Not so sure about spraying because the pup would inhale the product or get it in his eyes. The product mentioned above has good reviews on Amazon. Maybe there are some suggestions for application in those reviews .

Have you tried giving him a treat after nose treatment?

Hi Socks,

Yes, I know what you mean, but I imagine there are lots of things (i.e. vitamin e, glycerol) that would not be injurious to his eyes or nasal passages. However, I don't know that for sure. Treats, oh yes, I've tried that. He has always taken poorly to receiving help. He's a very poor patient ; < (

Thanks for your help.

...... john

I'm not familiar with this issue at all, but in animals hide pain instictively so they don't seem weak. In regards to him kicking up a fuss, it's been my experience that if a dog fights care it's because he's either had a bad experience (similar to pstd?) or it actually does cause discomfort. Their noses are senitive and it seems reasonable that it's uncomfortable for him even without anyone touching it. I know you feel it's the later and maybe you're right but just for his comfort, can you try to assume its due to discomfort instead? He needs to build trust in whatever you try to do, that takes time and patience, poor thing, I sure hope one of the suggestions made helps.

ETA: John, also while reading about this issue, I found an article that said that a cracked dry nose can be caused by dehydration and heaters during winter. If you live in cold country (like we do) and he tends to lay close to the vents, you may want to help him avoid that. Also, if you can monitor his water intake to ensure he's getting enough fluids, that will ensure dehydration isn't a factor.

Hi lukkiirish,

Thanks for the suggestions. He gets plenty of fresh water and doesn't sleep near any vents; but we do live in a cold climate. At the moment I'm trying to bribe him into letting me daub his nose with vitamin E, with the promise of a treat, as Socks suggested. I think we're making progress. We're giving him this zinc supplement, at the suggestion of his vet. and it seemed to be working; but lately it looks crusty and painful.

Thanks again.

.... john

Thanks.

....... john

yeonassky- if you're going t recommend any of what you have, please specific LOCALE.

Let's don't pretend that everybody lives in the sameplace/local, nor with the same issues. There can be gains from local nutbuttters, honeys, but commercially produced do nobody any good. In allergens and local irritants, not all is good.

Hi yeonassky,

For some reason I cannot see your post on the forum, about honey and peanut butter; and the email notification doesn't give me the entire message. Would you mind posting it again so that I can see it all?

Thanks,

....... john

snout soother works, i've used it. but you have to keep him from licking it until it's absorbed.

i have a different product i'm using now for their paws (and nose) that i think i like better because of the consistency. with snouth soother, you had to use a lot, at least i did. with this one, not as much. this is it, healing balm

Not sure what happened to my post. . This is what I used for a dry spot on my dog. He was extremely sensitive to touch there. Vet suggested this treatment as the dry cracked spot did not respond to anything else. I used regular honey and organic just peanuts smooth peanut butter from whole foods

Give the peanut butter to the dog first.

One tablespoon is what I gave at a time.

Then I applied vitamin E

and then another T of peanut butter.

This distracts the dog. (My dog loved it but needed a sip of water to help with the chewing. :) )

Then apply honey mixed with water. About a T of honey to 1 cup of water. ( You should discard the honey water afterwards and make fresh every time.)

That's it. It worked after daily application for about 10 days. And the spot didn't come back.

The vet would hold the dog's paw firmly as a distraction but said the peanut butter works better for pet owners. (She never hurt the dog but definitely distracted it with the paw holding.)

Thanks Ellie/yeonassky

Good suggestions. The problem I had/have is getting him to allow me to put, whatever I use, on his nose. I hold up the treat and the Q tip with VitE, indicating that he'll get the treat after the VitE, but he's VERY reluctant to play ball. I have had a couple of minor successes though, so I think I'll persist with this method. He does love peanut butter, so that might be a more seductive incentive to play along. I'll try that.

Thank you all.

...... john

In my experience, a lot of us that have shown dogs would put a dab of Vaseline on a finger tip and dab it on the nose for a dry nose.

The thought is that it will prevent moisture leaving the tissue and going off into the air.

Hi Saltidawg,

Good suggestion. Thanks.

The problem I have, with whatever I use, is applying it and leaving with all of my fingers.

....... john

John,

Since you're dealing with a JR, and not a large dog, you should be able to wrap him in a large towel or blanket so you have more control of him. Once he's wrapped you can hold his head still (and keep his jaw closed) so you can medicate. Yes, he'll protest, but it won't harm him.

Afterward, offer him a treat before you release him.

Hi annztoo,

Yes, I can control him. I have a muzzle for times when I have to prevent him from biting; but it's such a traumatic experience for him that I'm VERY reluctant to use it. I'm going to continue with treat approach. It's showing some promise.

Thank you all for you help and advice.

..... john

"Yes, I can control him. I have a muzzle for times when I have to prevent him from biting;..."

John,

This is the very definition of not being able to control a small dog. Requiring a muzzle to barely touch a dog's nose suggests a complete lack of ability to safely control a dog.

This, of course, is a separate issue from the dry nose... but both issues absolutely need to be addressed!!!