We all have firmly grasped that the nose of the dog is the first messenger of the general condition. If it is wet and cool - there is no cause for concern. But as soon as the dog's nose becomes dry, we immediately try to find out what this means and even ready to sweep in the wind. clinic. But is it worth it to panic? Probably with your pets everything is in order.
We answer purely physiological reasons why the dog has a dry nose:
- overwork - if the dog jumped for more than an hour, ran, swam, wore balls and a stick, it is understandable that he was simply tired and in need of rest, after which everything will be as before, and his nose will become wet;
- sleep or awakening - in a dream and immediately after it the dog's nose is warm and dry, but when the pet comes to, will drink water, the nose will become wet again;
- age - puppies very often have a warm nose that goes with age;
- stress and trauma - if the dog had to be nervous or if it damaged the nose, it could dry up and it will pass as soon as it calms down.
Causes of dry nose in dogs
If it's not in the circumstances listed above, a hot nose can indicate pathological processes in the body.
If the pet itches, covers its muzzle with its paws, while its nose is peeling, and dandruff appears on the skin, most likely, the reason why the dog's nose is dry and cracking is that it has an allergy . The condition calls for a vet to clarify the type of allergy and appropriate treatment.