What does it mean if a dog's nose is dry?

A dry dog nose can quickly go from bad to worse, drying out and forming crusty scabs that flake off and bleed. It is a commonly cited fact that if your dog's nose is dry they are sick. A dry nose doesn't always mean your dog is sick, but it does indicate an underlying issue such as an allergy or irritant. read more

A dry dog nose can quickly go from bad to worse, drying out and forming crusty scabs that flake off and bleed. It is a commonly cited fact that if your dog’s nose is dry they are sick. A dry nose doesn’t always mean your dog is sick, but it does indicate an underlying issue such as an allergy or irritant. read more

4. The nose is irritated by plastic food/water bowls. One of the biggest causes of dry nose in dogs is a problem with plastic, such as in food and water bowls. Nearly half of dogs are said to have some form of allergic reaction to plastic. Most people who are dealing with this problem simply eliminate plastics from the dog’s environment. read more

Exposure to hot sunlight, wind, or cold can dry your dog’s nose, and, in some cases, may result in chapped or sunburned snouts. Lying next to a source of heat, like a fire or a heat vent, can also cause dry skin on your dog’s nose. read more