What Causes Your Bulldog's Dry Nose

Many dogs have a certain level of a dry nose. This can be caused by low household humidity levels, living in an arid climate, certain medications and illnesses or breed predisposition.

But, if your Bulldog's nose is covered with layers of dry crust they may have extreme dryness condition called Nasal Hyperkeratosis. Nasal Hyperkeratosis is a nose tissue overgrowth that causes their nose to be covered with layers of overgrown crusty tissue. While not life-threatening, this condition can affect your dog's mental, emotional and physical health. The good news is Nose Butter works on all levels of dryness.

Bulldogs and Nasal Hyperkeratosis Predisposition

Breeds such as Bulldogs, Boxers, Border Collies, French Bulldogs, Pugs, Mastiffs, German Shepherds and more breeds and mixes are susceptible to nose dryness.

Our research has led us to believe Nasal Hyperkeratosis is an expression of a slightly depressed immune system. Many of the breeds prone to this condition are extreme in one or more ways. Extremely flat-faced, bully, small, large, heavy boned or chunky bodied breeds all seem to have a predisposition to nasal dryness. Bulldogs tick most of those boxes, of course. That said, your Bulldog does not have to live with a dry, crusty nose. Nose Butter has been moisturizing Bully noses for over 15 years, see the happy Bulldog above.

Your Bulldog's Quality of Life

A chronically dry nose can lead to your Bulldog not living life fully. Your dog's nose attracts scents that float by and sends them to the scent sorting part of their nose to be categorized as urgent or not. This gives them decision making info. While we can't promise your Bulldog won't decide to bark at the doorbell on tv, we can promise they will be getting more info!

Here's an example…how do you feel when you have No Signal on your phone as you drive in an unfamiliar area at night and the gas tank is hovering near E? That's how your Bulldog feels when they can't snag the smells that bring them info! Stressed, off-balance and anxious.

Bulldog Nose Butter Application - #1 Dab #2 Distract #3 Done

• Scoop a bit out appropriate to the size of your dog’s nose
• Warm it in the palm of your hand before application for faster absorption
• If Nose Butter is in tube, pop in pocket to warm
• Dab Nose Butter on their nose
• Distract to keep them from licking (see next section)
• Repeat 2-3x a day until nose is back in shape (usually 2-3 days)
• Then use as needed for maintenance (usually 1-2x a week)
• If you stop using Nose Butter and the dryness comes back, your dog probably does have nasal hyperkeratosis

Dogs Gonna Lick! How To Distract Your Bulldog Without a Squirrel

Dogs lick, it's kinda their thing. Licking is one of their super-powers, along with sniffing. For years we have shared tips and hints to keep dogs from licking and then the light bulb came on...Dogs Gonna Lick! So we decided to embrace licking and use it to our/your advantage when applying Nose Butter. Give them something else to lick!

Peanut Butter + Spoon = Distracted Dog

Treats, especially, smelly, gooey ones are great! Our fave is peanut butter on a spoon. They will lick and lick until they get the last bit. You don't need anything fancy, no gadgets, or gimmicks, just a spoon. Boom Done.

Uncooperative, Stubborn Dogs (Not Your Bulldog, Of Course)

Some dogs don’t like being held tightly or controlled. Flatter-faced dogs, like Bulldogs, with already restricted breathing, often dislike having their noses touched. Plus, dogs as independent and strong-willed as Bulldogs need to think anything is their idea and will absolutely struggle if held in a headlock.

Think Ninja Nose Butter application and not a Wrestling Vice Grip. BE FAST!

Applying Nose Butter is part of your Bulldog's health care routine; like cutting toenails, cleaning ears or giving meds. Sometimes we have to do what’s in our dog's best interest for their health and well-being.