Why are dogs noses wet? And if they aren't wet does that mean they are sick?

Question

My dog's nose is wet just so u all know.

Answer 1

That "wet nose" is actually called a rhinarium and is associated not just with dogs, but with primates and other animals as well. As an aside, the moisture associated with the "wet nose" is what accounts for a dog's amazing sense of smell. As for the dryness being a sign of illness, that is only partially correct. If the dry nose is coupled with lethargy, diarrhea, vomiting, hyperkeratosis (thickening of the skin, especially of the pads), and/or discharge from the eyes or nose, then, yes, the dry nose is a sign of serious illness. Otherwise, the dog may just be having a bit of "personal dryness." =0)

Answer 2

I heard that the wet nose helps cool dogs off, for dogs don't have sweat glands and can lose moisture only through the pads of their feet... and i'm not so sure thats true...what i do know is that a wet or dry nose doesn't determine the condition of your dog..so don't freak out if your dog's nose is dry :)

Answer 3

A wet nose is a good sign a dry nose can and most of the time does mean that the dog is dehydrated

Answer 4

Actually, if it is winter usually, dog's nose are dry. And I think your dog's nose have been freeze up. But than in summer it's wet. But if their nose are not wet, don't worry, they're not sick

Answer 5

if your dogs has a wet nose, that means he is not sick, if he doesn't have a wet nose it doesn't mean they are sick or not sick. my dog sometimes doesn't have a wet nose and she still plays. but all dogs should have a wet nose the majority of the time.

Answer 6

They're wet to help catch scent. A wet object will catch items out of the air and they stick to it. Hence the wet nose. Wet or dry has nothing to do with health. Same with hot or cold, it's old information.

Answer 7

It is dog's nature to have wet nose.

If you noticed human also have wet nose. it is the humidy needed to cleanse what you bring in when you breathe.

In other words, the wet nose helps to clean within the nose, keep moist, and smelling sys....on animals.

Answer 8

a lot of people say a dog is healthy when their noses are wet, but it is really because they lick their nose alot

Answer 9

that means tha your dog is ok now if it is dry then he sick

Answer 10

I just tried to look it up and the common wisdom is that nobody knows. Sorry.

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