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Can enzymes cause snout sores?

Posted: 13 May 2019, 01:44
by AAAAHHHH
Hi everyone, my dog was diagnosed in the beginning of this year, and she had reacted very well to enzyme supplements. We mix the enzyme powders with meat and wait for 30 minutes for each meal. Lately I noticed she started having these white small fissures on her snout, and I was wondering if these could be sores caused by the enzyme? I havnt noticed any sores in her mouth. Has anyone else had the same experience?

Re: Can enzymes cause snout sores?

Posted: 13 May 2019, 17:03
by Olesia711
hmmmmmmmmm... it's possible i guess, but i have not heard of the enzymes causing something like this....might want to ask the vet to look at these white pimples/sores and maybe test them ....

please let us know what the vet says.

Re: Can enzymes cause snout sores?

Posted: 14 May 2019, 12:59
by Barb
Yes, I agree with Olesia. Kolby got ulcers when he started the enzymes, but they were on his gums and were not what you described. Let us know what the vet says.

Barb

Re: Can enzymes cause snout sores?

Posted: 14 May 2019, 14:49
by jilbert57
Unrelated to enzymes I used a product Snout Saver on Mickey's dry crusty nose. Bag balm might work too.

Re: Can enzymes cause snout sores?

Posted: 15 May 2019, 16:40
by Olesia711
Oh wow thanks for sharing that information with us Jill... My Lulu (non-EPI dog) has developed a "crusty" nose on either side (she is a licker... licks EVERYthing!) i am going to try the Snout Saver

Re: Can enzymes cause snout sores?

Posted: 16 May 2019, 17:28
by Patsy
Marti got a dry cracked nose. I used Vaseline with aloe Vera flavour, which worked well. I have heard good reports of snoutsaver, but it costs considerably more!

Re: Can enzymes cause snout sores?

Posted: 25 May 2019, 23:28
by Madelon
Doc has a dry, crusty, brown nose on one side - I use Vitamin E oil and Bag Balm.

Re: Can enzymes cause snout sores?

Posted: 08 Jun 2019, 11:00
by Sparkle Tangerine
What kind of a dish are you using? If you're using plastic bowls, they can cause a lot of problems, including acne and the like. Are you washing your dish after each meal?

Re: Can enzymes cause snout sores?

Posted: 08 Jun 2019, 11:17
by jilbert57
Try using a flat plate for serving. Might help keep the nose out of enzymes.

Re: Can enzymes cause snout sores?

Posted: 08 Jun 2019, 13:10
by Barb
Yep, we've used a flat plate for years. But Kolby still rubs his nose on the couch.....even if I wipe it after he eats. Thanks for the tips, everyone.

Barb