At some point in time, you may have heard from somewhere or someone that if your dog or cat has a dry and warm nose they are sick.
So, if their nose is dry are they sick?
In most cases no.
The dry and warm nose theory is a myth.
So, what does it mean if your dog or cat has a dry nose?
Here are the reasons behind your pet’s dry nose and what symptoms to look out for if your pet is actually sick.
You may notice that your dog or cats nose is sometimes wet and cool and other times it is warm and dry. Your pets’ nose will naturally change from one texture to another throughout a day. There may be a few additional reasons as to why your pets nose becomes dry.
Additional Reasons why your pet's nose is dry:
If you notice changes in texture such as the nose becoming crusty and flaky or changes in colour, you should seek your vet.
A prolonged dry, cracked and loss of pigmentation nose with scabs should be checked by your vet asap.
If your pet is sick they will usually have a warm, dry nose with additional symptoms, such as vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhoea or becoming very lethargic.
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