2006-11-26 10:42:11 · 21 answers · asked by marissa c 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
well, they say...
2006-11-26 10:43:24 · answer #1 · answered by Lady G. 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Feeling a dog's nose is like putting your hand on a kid's forehead. It's a way to tell if they have a fever. A dog's nose should normally be somewhat cool and moist. If it's warm and dry, they may be hot. But then again, they may not be. It's not a really effective gauge. Just like your kid's head might feel hot because he's been sitting in the sun or running around or something.
If the dog doesn't have any other symptoms, I wouldn't worry about it. But if he's off his feed, throwing up, acting weird, etc etc, take him to the vet.
2006-11-26 10:46:43 · answer #2 · answered by EQ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That has not been proven it could be true but when a dogs nose is wet it can be from water so It could be not wet and the dog not be sick you know what I mean
2006-11-26 10:44:26 · answer #3 · answered by kingdomhearts_rulz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the dog's nose is wet, it is because he has been licking it. It is a myth to think that a wet nose equals a healthy dog.
2006-11-26 10:44:23 · answer #4 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a vet tech and in veterinary college, that is an old wives tail. A wet or a dry a warm or a cold nose means nothing at all.
2006-11-26 12:34:01 · answer #5 · answered by Somer B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No when the dog has wet nose it means that it's OK,but at the opposite when the dog has hot or warm nose ,yes it means they are sick .
2006-11-26 10:45:31 · answer #6 · answered by pattostes16 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would think so. A dog's nose i supposed to be cold and wet. if it is not I would take it to the vet
2006-11-26 10:53:57 · answer #7 · answered by aksantiago2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dog can be just fine with a dry nose. How the dog is acting reveals alot about its health. have a great day.
2006-11-26 10:47:04 · answer #8 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-11-26 10:44:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so. It may be dry because it may be dry wherever you keep the dog. If that is the case, put a little bit of vaseline on the nose. If it is still dry, take your dog to the vet.
2006-11-26 10:52:21 · answer #10 · answered by vincent i 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A healthy dog has a cold wet nose. If your dog's nose is dry, then yes, he probably isn't feeling too good. It's nothing serious, unless he has other symptoms, as well.
2006-11-26 10:43:56 · answer #11 · answered by Holly W 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋