Whenever my dog is active her nose is wet. When she is calm her nose is dry is there a reason?
2007-03-03 16:12:12 · 13 answers · asked by gaahgasjhagshjkgahksjaghjks 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
no shes not sick... It has been like this since i got her 5 months ago
2007-03-03 16:19:10 · update #1
she is a springer spaniel
2007-03-03 16:19:24 · update #2
ya, thats natural. if active it want to use its nose as its sensor.
like your eyes, it get kinda wet ish when you open your eye, but when when like you wake up first thing it does is to get water on it to make it work good.
your dog is normal, and is just ok
2007-03-03 16:16:38 · answer #1 · answered by cb450t 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Despite the old saw that a healthy dog's nose should be cold and wet, a dog's nose varies in temperature and moistness. It is perfectly normal for any dog to have a dry, warm nose.
Dogs don't sweat like humans, but they do lose heat by panting, and a small amount through their pawpads and their nose. Thus, it does make sense that a dog's nose would become wet when it is active.
2007-03-03 16:43:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dog's nose is wet when it is active because that is when she smells things the most. But when she i calm she won't have to smell things as much so her nose becomes dry. I don't really get it either, but I've heard it from vets so it must be true...
Anyway I hope this helps!
Katrina
2007-03-03 16:18:08 · answer #3 · answered by Katrina 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually a dog with a dry nose is either dehydrated or sick, give him a lot of water keep it out 24/7 qand see how he s in a couple days if his nose is still dry get him to a vet.
2016-03-28 22:47:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My puppy had the same thing when he was really little. I kinda worried about it, but it's not a big deal. I don't really know if it's still like that, actually...I never really think to check my dog's nose! : ) I don't worry about it because even though his nose was (and maybe still is) like that, he's still as sweet, playful, and healthy-looking as ever! Hope your dog is ok!
2007-03-03 16:21:21 · answer #5 · answered by ~Lollie~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a dog's nose is dry, they are sick. She probably has the cold. You should monitor her, and if she doesn't get active again, something more serios could be going on. You should probably get that checked out.
2007-03-03 16:17:45 · answer #6 · answered by King John dragon-slayer 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as long as nothing else about how she acts is weird, then she should be just fine. my dogs nose is usually dry also unless playing a lot. if her behavior starts acting funny then take her to a vet.
2007-03-03 16:56:53 · answer #7 · answered by cows_the_word 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dog's nose is dry, then normally means that is overtired or sick. This may differ for some breads.
2007-03-03 16:16:16 · answer #8 · answered by eyyjeytj 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope, its just natural dog nose
2007-03-03 16:15:48 · answer #9 · answered by Jerry G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs wet their noses to help them smell things better.
2007-03-03 16:15:00 · answer #10 · answered by Civilian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋