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

There are times when you should worry about a dry nose, but most of the time you don't have to be too concerned. Many people worry that their dog's nose is too dry, or too wet, or too warm, or too cool. Let's face it: We worry when something is different or “off” about our pet. read more

There are times when you will need to worry about a dry nose — and times when you don’t need to be too concerned about it. Reasons a Dog Might Have a Dry Nose 1. The nose naturally gets dry during sleep. A lot of people worry that their dog’s nasal membrane is dry when the pet wakes up from a nap. But this is normal. read more

Many different things can contribute to a dry nose including weather, dehydration, allergies and more. Your vet will also be better prepared to help you uncover the cause of your dog’s dry nose if you have answers to important questions regarding the time frame, severity of symptoms, changes in daily routines, etc. read more

In most cases, a dry and warm dog nose has been taken to mean that the dog is sick. However, this is not always the case. A dog nose keeps changing throughout the day and the dryness can be used to mean a whole lot of things. read more