Schnauzer

1. Let’s first introduce why dogs’ noses are wet

First of all, everyone must understand a misunderstanding:

A dog's nose is wet not because the dog's nose secretes something to make the nose wet, but because the dog licks the nose with his tongue to make it wet. Dogs need to add nose tips to keep their noses moist and sensitive. Licking the nose, which is a very difficult action for us, is very easy for dogs.

2. Dogs have dry noses when they sleep

Here is something else to introduce to dog owners:

Dryness and wetness of a dog's nose are relative. Wetness of a dog's nose does not mean that it is dripping wet, and dryness does not mean that it is dry and cracked. Generally, dogs will often lick their noses with their tongues when they are awake, and relatively dry when they are sleeping. It will become drier, which is normal and not a disease, just like people sometimes lick their lips to keep them moist, and their lips will be dry after waking up in the morning. Therefore, it is normal for dogs to have a dry nose when they wake up in the morning.

3. Dry nose is often a sign of illness

Precisely because a dog's wet nose is licked with his tongue, at some point, when the dog is sick, he will not have the energy to do this simple action. Just like when people are sick, we may not care about washing our faces or brushing our teeth because of physical discomfort. Dogs are not interested in this when they are sick. So once the dog stops licking its nose, it is probably because the dog is getting sick. Dry nose is a basic symptom of dog disease. The most common reason is probably getting angry. If your dog gets angry, you can add some minerals or glucose to the water and drink more water.

If the dog has a dry nose, it will be accompanied by diarrhea, and it will not eat (but it will be conscious), and the diarrhea will first be chocolate-colored and foul-smelling, and then white, blood-streaked, and sticky. This is the most terrifying parvovirus. Usually causes death. If discovered early, there is still hope. Usually treated with serum injection. It is recommended not to treat small dogs. Only annual vaccinations are available to prevent the disease.

If the accompanying high fever does not go away, you may become confused, walk backwards, and bite people. It's mostly dog ​​plague. It is an infectious disease and death is extremely likely. The results of treatment are less than ideal and may cause brain damage. It is also best to get vaccinated against the disease. So as soon as your dog's nose becomes dry, take the temperature anally. If you have a fever, take some anti-inflammatory medicine. See if there are any reactions the next day (exercise, eat), if not, you need to see a doctor, preferably a regular pet doctor.

In fact, there are many reasons for dogs’ dry noses.These are just the situations I mentioned, there must be other situations, so when you feel that your dog’s nose is dry, don’t panic and think that your dog must be suffering from some serious illness. You can try to wet it with a little warm water. of the nose. Then make a diagnosis based on the situation. Of course, everyone knows that a dog’s nose is prone to dryness when he catches a cold. At this time, all you need to do is treat the cold.

IV. Possible causes of dry nose in dogs

1. When the dog just wakes up or is sleeping, the dog's body is relatively weak at this time. If the nose is dry, it is relatively normal.

2. A dog with a dry nose may be sick. When there is inflammation in the body, it will cause the dog's nose to be dry. If you have runny nose, it may be a respiratory problem or a systemic problem. Before and after the dog is not sleeping, if the nose is very dry or so dry that it cracks, even if the dog is in good spirits, it is better to consult a professional to be safer.