2007-12-26 03:09:12 · 14 answers · asked by orange sky 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
NO! There is a big difference between a moist nose and a runny one!
If your dogs nose is running then it needs to be seen by a vet.
ADD: OMG! I can't beleive how wrong most of you all are!
2007-12-26 03:13:11 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nothing is wrong with a dry nose on a dog. You have probably heard that old myth about a wet nose being a sign of good health? It is only a myth. The dryness or wetness of a dog's nose has nothing to do with the state of its health. However, a hot nose could be one indicator of a fever but then it is best to take the dog's temperature with a thermometer.
2016-05-26 07:16:21 · answer #2 · answered by shira 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dogs nose should be wet or moist, but not "runny". If the discharge is clear, and he's still eating, drinking, using the bathroom and acting normal otherwise, then give him a few days and see what happens. Vet's don't like to put pets on antibiotics unless there are signs of infection (colored discharge, abnormal behavior etc.)
If it's not better in a few days, or he develops colored nasal/eye discharge, has any change in behavior etc, get him to the Vet just in case.
2007-12-26 04:11:37 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I no longer own dogs, but I know that either a dry nose or runny nose means a dog is sick. Take your dog to the vet. A pets nose is supposed to be cold and clamy like (wet), but not runny or drippy.
2007-12-26 03:22:37 · answer #4 · answered by missteaus 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It should be moist, you may notice that moreso after the come in from outside. Some breeds are a little more snotty than others. Dogs can get upper respiratory infections though, so if there is more nasal discharge than usual, it could be that.
2007-12-26 03:16:26 · answer #5 · answered by Sandy Sandals 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, it is supposed to just be moist.
Take it to the Vet if its nose is running.
Edit: I agree with Gold, some of you don't know what your talking about...
2007-12-26 03:11:31 · answer #6 · answered by galloping.greys 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i talked to my vet about my dogs nose running he said it maybe alergies hes not going to worry about it unless it is green. So i wouldnt worry about it unless its green. Dogs are closer to the ground and sniff everything
2007-12-26 03:30:39 · answer #7 · answered by pebblesqt 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the discharge is ANY color (the discharge should be clear), take the dog to the vet. Yellow discharge is a sign of infection.
2007-12-26 03:13:31 · answer #8 · answered by Amanda 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't worry too much. Sometimes dogs get colds. But if it is excessively running, take it to the vet.
2007-12-26 03:12:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Mainly NO, your dog might have a cold if you are in icy conditions it can have a little cold. But its probably not to serious.
2007-12-26 03:19:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋