my dog's nose is dry, and it is generally wet. should i be concerned?
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Contrary to popular belief, a dog's nose doesn't always have to be wet. It is Summer so the weather is hot. That could be the reason for it. Either that or maybe your dog was laying on something like a dog bedor couch and it absorbed the moisture from its nose.
As long as your dog is eating, drinking and acting normally, there shouldn't be any problems.
If the dog starts acting differently, stops eating or drinking then I would definitely call your vet right away.
I work as a vet tech and I have seen dogs that are near death with a cool and moist nose while healthy dogs noses are dry.
There isn't a clear cut answer for this question. A dog's (or cat's) nose may be very wet and cool one moment then be warmer and not-so-moist the next. All in the course of a day.
However, prolonged dry, cracked nose, particularly with loss of pigmentation, scabs or open sores should definitely be examined by your veterinarian. An ill animal will often have a warm, dry nose, and there are a host of dermatological (skin) problems that can be seen in this area, such as Pemphigus Foliaceus.
One other note of caution: dogs, cats, horses, and other species are prone to sunburn (also known as "solar dermatitis") and subsequent skin cancer on noses, ear tips, and around eyes. Light coated, pink-nosed animals are at greatest risk. Check with your veterinarian about providing sun protection for your pet if they are in this category of risk.
It could be the hot weather. If the dog looks alright for everything else, then don't worry about it.
yes, your dog might be sick a dogs nose is almost always suppost to be wet just give it a little time if it lasts longer than a couple of days i recomend you go to the vet.
If your dog has been in heat that can lead to a dry nose and that will only be temporary.
But, if your dog hasnt been in heat, that can mean your dog is dehydrated.
My Dogs nose becomes Dry when he is sleeping, but he's fine.
If your dog's nose is dry, it means it has got dehydrated. Bring her in the house and give her plenty of fresh water.
you shouldn't be concerned at all, that happens to my dog all the time and he is just fine! Just give your dog a bowl of water and snuggle up to him. Your dog will be just fine!
nah dont worry about it a way to test if its still working is to hide food around and the dog should use it nose to find the food. the nose should be wet if not then be worried..
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well it depends on where u live..if u live in like a humid environment like hawaii or sumtin....then u should be worried that it might be sik or dehydrated..if u live in like texas or sumtin (it is like desert dry there) then u shouldnt be worried too much cuz it might just be lack of water...
A dogs nose is suspto be wet. If it isn't I would just keep a close watch on it/ feel on it. It might be something as much as the hot weather to a common cold that the dog has. But if it lasts too long I would make an appointment for the dog with the vet!
You shouldn't be to concerned about your dog having a a dry nose. The whole thing about healthy dog having a cold wet nose is only partly true. You see, dog lick their noses which makes them wet. Now, it is partially true thatdogs only lick their noses when they a feeling well,but still, the most I would do is call your vet.
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