Hi

We're looking for some advice regarding our Borzoi dog.

He's been bitten on the nose by something, his nose swelled up and there were small pustules. After being given anti-histamines the swelling has now resided, but he keeps scratching and rubbing his nose, consequently it has now literally turned into a bloody mess.

Every time it scabs over he re-opens the wounds by rubbing them.

We've tried fitting an Elizabethan collar, but this sent him into a blind panic (he's always been a bit nervy and highly strung), he was salivating very heavily, his heart was racing, and he was trembling.

We would appreciate any advice as to the way forward.

I suspect the reason it is still itchy is because it is infected so you will need some antibiotics. The vet should also be able to give a sort acting corticosteroid injection to stop it itching while the antibiotics get to work. You will also need to keep it clean by bathing in salty water.