What’s wrong with a dog’s nose being hot?

A dog's nose may be hot due to reasons such as the ambient temperature being too high, just finishing exercise, just waking up, or having a fever. If your dog is resting or has just finished exercising, it is normal for his nose to feel warm, so don’t worry too much. But if the dog’s nose is hot and accompanied by a decrease in mental appetite, then you should suspect whether the dog has a fever. It is recommended that the owner first measure the dog's temperature with a thermometer. If it has a fever, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
1. The ambient temperature is too high and the dog has just finished exercising
When the ambient temperature is high or the dog has just finished exercising, the dog's nose may show fever symptoms. It is recommended that owners use fans, air conditioners and other equipment to lower the temperature of the environment in a timely manner, but it is not recommended to set it too low to avoid causing the dog to catch a cold. In this case, recovery can generally be achieved by resting and lowering the ambient temperature.
2. Just woke up
The dog's nose may also have fever symptoms when he just wakes up. This is a normal phenomenon. The owner does not need to worry too much. This phenomenon will subside after a while. Disappeared.
3. Fever
If in addition to a fever in the nose, the dog also shows symptoms such as depression and loss of appetite, it means that the dog is already in a fever state. In this case, you need to choose an appropriate treatment method based on the dog's specific body temperature. If there is only a slight fever, you can use alcohol cotton pads to wipe the dog's soles, groin and other areas to cool down. But if the dog’s body temperature is too high, you need to consult a pet doctor in time, or take the dog to a pet hospital for fever reduction treatment.
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