Why is my usually active dog's nose swollen and painful? He won't eat.

I cannot really see much in these photos - they are too dark and grainy. If his mouth is swollen and he won't eat then I suspect he has a problem with one of his teeth (infection) or his jaw has been injured. You need to get him to a vet for an examination. Unfortunately, that is the best we can tell you via the internet.

Hi and thanks for your question this morning! Yes, it could be any of the above you mentioned. I will add to the list of possibilities: a fungal or bacterial infection. Please have Koda examined by your veterinarian as soon as possible so Koda can get the proper diagnosis, treatment, and care needed.

Kaiser likely has bruising in the soft raised ridged spot. It looks like he abraded the skin from his muzzle as well and some damaged skin appears to be peeling. Especially if he is not acting ike it hurts, I recommend just waiting for the skin and bruising to heal within a week or two. It does not look like his skin is infected, however if the area becomes more swollen over the next few days/appears oozy, I recommend bringing him to your veterinarian for antibiotics and non-steroidal anti- inflammatory pain medication +/- a topical steroid/antibiotic ointment for a potential abscess. Currently it looks like just bruised/abraded skin that will heal on its own with time. Good luck!

For a dog that usually eats well, 5 days is getting a little long to let it go. I would recommend that you have Panda checked out by a vet to see what could be going on. There are so many things that could be causing his vague symptoms, including pain, infection, intestinal issues (including obstruction), among many others. After physical examination and a thorough medical history discussion, your vet may recommend treatment, bloodwork, or x-rays to see what could be going on.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. This could even be an infection. I do not recommend you give him those pills as they are unlikely to help. There is no way of knowing for sure without an examination though this represents a reason to seek veterinary care. This is usually determined with an examination and a fine needle aspirate (FNA) or a biopsy. Treatment depends on the findings up to that point. I recommend you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good day!

That is a really large swelling so he should be examined and treated by a vet. Your vet can do some testing to figure out the cause and then prescribe medications to treat. He may need an antibiotic, anti-histamine, corticosteroid, or other medications. Please call your vet and have him examined.

Roxie may have gotten bitten or stung by something to cause that location reaction which can be painful. An infected tooth can also cause a swelling in the area. If she is eating and drinking well and acting normal otherwise, then keep her quiet tonight and have your vet check for dental disease tomorrow. If she is lethargic and the swelling gets worse, than I would have her check at an ER tonight