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Collie Nose Butter

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Collie, Collie Cousins & Nose Issues

Using Nose Butter + Collie Nose Info

Collie-types not only have the afore-mentioned issues, they can also have a basic dry nose or the extreme Nasal Hyperkeratosis, where the nose is overgrown with excess skin tissue.

The good news is any level of basic dry nose issue can be treated and maintained with Nose Butter usage.

Y'all know we gotta say this, check with your vet if needed.

Many years ago we tested an all natural sunscreen for dogs using additional essential oils and herbal components. Since it was a handcrafted product it would have been impossible to get a consistent SPF number for it.

Our concern was also that someone whose dog had a lighter nose like a Vizsla etc. would apply the product once at 8am and be shocked when their dog's nose was sunburned at 6pm after a day at the beach.

Be VERY Careful if a product makes claims as to sun protection for dogs, yet does not have an appropriate SPF number issued by an independent party. Rant over.

There are two types of lupus (immune system attacks itself) in dogs: systemic and discoid. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is rare in dogs. SLE attacks various tissues in the body; kidneys, skin, heart, lungs, nervous system, blood, and/or joints.

Collie Nose or Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) is a type of SLE, but is localized and doesn't spread through the entire system. DLE is skin specific and the sores are confined to the face and nose. Collies have a genetic predisposition towards developing DLE. A biopsy is required to 100% diagnose DLE. 

First Collies lose the pigment around their nose and the nose texture gets abnormally smooth. Next, crust and open sores or ulcerated areas form. The nose, lips, ears, the skin around the eyes, and occasionally the genitals are affected.

Exposure to the sun aggravates this condition and your dog must have sun protection. There are precious few organic sunscreen ingredients available that really help shield from the sun’s rays. Zinc oxide is the most well known, but ingestion can cause zinc toxicity in dogs. So, the sun protection options with no zinc that are natural are very limited. 

Official Disclaimer: This is presented as info only – consult your vet for a definitive diagnosis and course of action! 

#1 Tip - Warm product before application for faster absorption

• To warm; stick in your pocket, bra, or scoop some out & warm in palm
• Open the tin or tube
• Gently control your dog's face (jowls, side of face or under their chin)
• Don't use a head-lock - that is a big trigger
• Tag Team - have someone hold & you apply
• (Tin) Scoop a bit out appropriate to the size of your dog’s nose
• Dab it on their nose (doesn't have to be precise)
• You do not have to rub it in, it will melt quickly, especially if you warmed it up a bit
• Distract to keep them from licking or rubbing it off
• Repeat 2-3x a day for 1-3 days or until nose is back in shape
• Then use as needed for maintenance (usually 1-2x a week)

It's not rocket science, but there are tips that make application faster and easier for you and your dog.

• Give a cookie or treat before, during and after application
• Cuddles, pets, repeat as needed
• Feed their dinner (with extra yummies)
• Play your dog's fave game
• Throw a ball
• Go for a walk
• Pet them, lavish praise on them for their overall good dog-ness
• TIP! Not only does something positive (like cookies) take their mind off having something done to them, it also build an association between GOOD STUFF and Nose Butter application.

If you are unsure what is going on with a Collie-Type dog's nose consult your veterinarian.

• Apply as in the previous tip
• After 2-3 days of multiple daily application (do the best you can, 2-3x a day is great), test the crusty stuff with a bit of tissue and see if it will crumbles off
• If it does NOT crumble right off (it will look like black, greasy dirt), keep applying Nose Butter 2-3x a day until it easily, without picking, comes off.
• Resist the urge to pick as tempting as it may be.

The crusty stuff is actually skin and hurts your dog if you pick it off, just like us pulling a scab off a skinned knee too soon.

The Bad News is there is no CURE for Nasal Hyperkeratosis, it is a condition.

If you stop using Nose Butter, the dryness and crust will probably come back.

The Good News is maintenance usage of Nose Butter keeps the Nasal Hyperkeratosis under control.

When our hands are really cracked and dry we can use lotion to get them in shape, but we can't slather lotion on our hands once and be moisturized for life.

Like cutting your dog's toenails...Nose Butter is part of their health care regimen.

Ouch! That hurts! It's not that your dog loathes the actual Nose Butter (we hope not), they probably DO dislike being held tightly in a head-lock.

If your dog has had ongoing issues that meant painful tests, etc. of their nose, they may just be tired of being messed with.

When we control our dogs it takes away their fight-or-flight defense mechanism. That amygdala part of the brain takes over and screams RUN AWAY! Let them stand on all fours and gently hold them while you dab Nose Butter on.

Dogs are also often triggered by physically being held tightly or controlled. This may come from puppy play, when they wrestle and play-fight. It's not fun for dogs (or us) to have siblings pile on and make us feel helpless. (I'm looking at my three sisters).

Also, keep the mood upbeat and fun. Make a game of applying Nose Butter and follow it up with treats and most dogs can be won over.

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P J Fournier
Blissful Nose Butter works!

My German Shephard had so many bumps on his nose, I was getting worried. In doing some research, I came across several products that claimed to fix the issue, hyperkeratosis. After reading the ingredients and information about each company, I decided that The Blissful Dog was the company to go with. I received my products quickly and applied some of the Nose Butter. I waited until he was sleeping in the evening and applied more. Within two days, about half the bumps were gone and his nose was starting to repair! I apply a small amount just about every evening and his nose looks normal again. I am thrilled! We live in an extremely dry area so I will apply occasionally to keep it moist.

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Jaime Perez
Fabulous results

My Saint Bernard has had trouble with a dry, cracked nose. Nose Butter is a miracle. His nose looks great. Black, shiny, soft! This is a truly wonderful product. Thank you 😊

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Anonymous
Works great for hyperkeratosis (nose crusties)

I noticed my Brussels Griffon has "crusties" on her nose. After a quick search, found out it was hyperkeratosis, a pretty common condition that BGs can get. I ordered Blissful Dog Nose Butter on the recommendation of another BG owner. While waiting on it's arrival (about 3 days) I rubbed some Castor Oil on her nose. Then I used the Blissful Dog Nose Butter for 5 days. The crusties are completely gone! But my BG still comes for her "makeup" every evening! LOL! Emailed pics.

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Susan Scanlan-Morgan
Effective Beyond Belief

The Blissful Dog Nose Butter worked so well and so quickly on our fourteen year old ChihuahuaXRat Terrier that I would not have believed it if I hadn’t witnessed it for myself. After only six applications, her nose was transformed and looked like it had when she was young. She seems more comfortable and no more incidents of her nose snagging on fabric. I am sharing my experience of the Blissful Dog Nose Butter with the dog people in my circle including our veterinarian. Easy to order, delivered quickly, economical and, most importantly, effective!

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Pat Conmy
Nose butter

I doubt it’s going to get rid of the overgrowth on their noses but it is softening it, and the color has darkened back up. One or two licks, and they leave it alone to do it’s moisturizing.

Give it a few more days! From one dog to the next there will be different times as to how quickly they shed that nasty overgrowth. What we've noticed (not scientific) is the dogs with short/flat faces seem to get rid of it faster than dogs with classic nose lengths. Dogs like your Cockers with their elegant faces may take a wee bit longer. Keep at it and let us know how they do! - Kathy

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Keith knoll
Vizsla Nose Butter

I thought my older Vizsla was just supposed to have an old crusty nose. This treatment has been easy to apply, Louie dog doesn't mind it at all, and his nose dryness is disappearing. He still had a young nose under there. Really glad I found this product.

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Whitney Tobar
Great product

My dobie puppy’s nose was cracking and this resolved it in about 3 days! Love that it’s a more natural product! I will definitely be purchasing more products from this company

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Venus Monyhan
Nose Butter

Love this product. Makes Elvis' nose soft and is easy to apply.

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Jacky Penswick
Love this product

The ease of this product is amazing. My dogs feet, and nose are protected from the harsh New England weather. Thanks for creating The Blissful Dog.

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Tak
It works

Great improvement after one week. Before and after pics

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Tak
It works

Before and then after one week

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Lewis Good
Great Stuff

The Vet told me Teddy had colly nose, thought I would try the Blissful Dog nose butter. After a few applications on his nose and snout & some sores on his ears they looked good, now I only apply the nose butter every couple of days. During this hot weather I noticed him nipping at himself which caused quite a few scabs and welts all over his body, I thought why not try the nose butter, I applied the nose butter to the scabs & sores, it helped decrease the itching and scabs, they are almost all gone by now.

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Laura Waalkes
Magical Nose Butter

My Pomeranian has a very dry nose if I'm not using Blissful Dog nose butter! Seriously, I've tried many others and this nose butter is just magical. My dog's nose is soft, wet and no more dry cracks. I share with all my friends how amazing this nose butter is. Thank you for making such a wonderful product.

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Colleen Chorazyczewski
The Best Butter!

I love your nose butter for my sweet Japanese Chins, Mia & Bailey! It goes on easily and really moisturizes their noses. Also, we appreciate your support of Luv a Chin Rescue in the past!!

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Frances Gull
Miraculous Butter!

My Charley has had a crusty nose forever and we didn’t know what it was. I did some research and discovered your Nose Butter. Game changer!! Works great and Charley looks so much better!! Great product from a great company, thanks!

Charley has the sweetest face! Now, with a new shiny nose, I know he feels better. Thank for for taking the time to share the picture, he looks so happy! –Kathy

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Cheryl Kulig
Fred 's nose.

My rottweiler mix has always had a dry, sometimes flaky nose. I've used coconut oil but it didn't make much of a difference. I did notice a difference the first time I used the dog butter, and it's been getting better after each use. We re really happy with your product 😊. Also, the distraction techniques really help with keeping him from licking it off. Thanks !

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Nicole H.
Our Germanhusketriever is Blissed Out!

Our sweet Chloe has recently been battling a very dry, grumpy snout for the first time in her 11 years. I started using the Siberian Husky nose butter, and within three days, we were already seeing a significant improvement. Hooray! We love and highly recommend this product!!

That is excellent news! As I have gotten older I realized it is true...getting older is not for sissies! Chloe is fortunate to have you to look out for her. Thank you for. letting us know how the Butter worked for her. -Kathy

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Marina I.
Shared Bliss and it works

It has been a while, since my purchase of the Chinese Crested Tube Combo and after thorough "testing": Now is the time for a review.

Boo Boo Butter is really helpful, if my CC decided to wriggle around all of a sudden with a clipper at work. The cuts don't seem to bother her, but I applied some butter anyway. It healed really well, compared to an untreated cut.

The paw butter makes her pads amazingly smooth like nothing else. Only problem: It seems to be too tasty and I have to fight her quick tongue for a while.

Bug off butter smells really good (to the human nose at least. I didn't ask the actual testers 😉). No bugs in sight during our first bicycle tour of the year.
Our frontseat drivers were visibly happy during the journey, as visible on the photo. Even in the forest or on paths through the fields the insects stayed out of their faces.

The nose butter is just lying around 😅 I don't know a single dog around here, who needs it. But maybe I'll need it in the future? The reviews are praising it after all.

And the last tube went to my mother's dog, a min pin-senior, who suffers from awfully dry elbows. He lost all hair and the skin is scaly like a lizards. Despite my mom not using the butter on the regular, her boy's skin got a lot better already.

Overall these are great products, which DO work. The custom combo options are also just perfect. Both for testing and to get just what you need.

We and our doggos love it 💖
Thank you and greetings from Germany~

Thank you, thank you for such a thorough review! And the picture of them in the bicycle melted my heart! You can use the Nose Butter on their paws, no reason to let it sit there...waiting to fulfill its life mission. Plus, on Cresteds, you can use any of the butters as a body butter also. We have a lot of Crested and Xolo clients who love the products for head to toe! Again, thank you for the review and my apologies for being tardy in my response. -Kathy PS - I repped a clothing line many years ago and went to Germany every month for a year or so. I absolutely loved your beautiful country and the kindness of everyone I met! Thanks for bringing some fun memories up to be enjoyed!

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Laura Sherman
The nose knows.

The Nose Butter works very well! Camille and I are glad to have found it. She doesn't warm to things with lovely scents that aren't food, so I am enjoying the rest of the products myself. Love the scents!