My dog's nose is very dry instead of wet like it should be. why is this and what can i do?

Question

dogs are supposed to have wet noses my my dog's nose has gotten very dry and crusty (sorry best way i could put it). Sometimes it even bleeds. why is this and what can i do to help him?

Answer 1

Dogs and cats that are dehydrated because of kidney disease or fever, for example, will often have dry noses, says John Fioramonti, D.V.M., a veterinarian in private practice in Towson, Maryland. Paradoxically, a pet with a runny nose may also develop a dry nose because the dripping irritates the skin and robs it of internal moisture, he says.

If all of your pet's skin, including the skin on the nose, looks dry and thick, he could have a deficiency of zinc.

Zinc deficiencies are especially common in some Siberian huskies and Alaskan malamutes because of an inherited condition that prevents the mineral from being absorbed. Pets that are given low-quality foods may also run low in this important nutrient, he adds.

There are many other posibilities too (cancer, sunburn) Check out this site. At the bottom it has sympotyms of when you need to go to the vet.

Answer 2

Contrary to myth, not all dogs have wet noses, and a dry nose doesn't mean that the dog is sick...

There is a genetic skin condition which some dogs have in which extra tissue builds up on the nose (and sometimes on the pads of the feet) leaving the nose thick, dry and hard. We had a Corgi in our shelter that had the same condition. To ensure that her nose didn't get so dry it bled, we sometimes put Neosporin on her nose to help the deeper cracks heal. Because it's a genetic defect, there is no "cure" for it.

It's always wise, however, to have your vet check the dog and make sure this is all that's wrong with its nose.

Answer 3

Your dog really needs to see a Vet because of what you have described. A dry nose is something dogs have at times without necessarily being sick, but because of your description there is something going on that needs to be treated. No one here can tell you what that is. Some people post saying they are a Vet but a good Vet won't tell you what something is without examining the dog. How can you help him? Take him to a Vet and get him treated.

Answer 4

dogs noses are wet because that is how they sweat. Just because it is dry doesn't really mean anything. If it bleeds it could be dry due to a fungus or infection. I would contact your vet.

Answer 5

Definitely take him to the vet. There is something more going on then just a dry nose. Only a vet can resolve this matter.

Answer 6

If your dog is an outside dog, his/her nose could be bleeding due to the heat outside...
If he/she is an inside dog, he/she may be sick, or have some sort of parasite.
If he/she is an inside dog, bring him/her in from now on, or at least build him/her a dog house.
If he/she is an inside dog, go see a vet...

Answer 7

I remember the vet said something about dehydration playing a roll when I had my dog in. Not to get gross, but has your dog's poop been more runny than usual? Diarrhea can cause dehydration in animals as well as humans I agree with the others....you should call your vet as soon as you can.

Good luck!!!

Answer 8

You can visit this website http://www.dogsvets.net
You will a lot of information on dogs. Ask a VET on this site

Answer 9

Well...I'm stumped.

Maybe it's infected???

Consult your local vet ASAP!!!!!!

P.S. Best wishes to you and your pooch

Answer 10

you should definetly consult your vet how is is he/she make the ? to lexig