Recently, I heard many pet friends in the group say that their pet dog's nose is very dry. What is the reason and what should I do? The dog's nose is wet under normal conditions. Is dry nose a sign of illness? The editor of Xiu Pet.com has c...
Recently, I heard many pet friends in the group say that their pet dog's nose is very dry. What is the reason and what should I do? The dog's nose is wet under normal conditions. Is dry nose a sign of illness? The editor of Xiu Pet.com has compiled some experts' opinions for you:
1. First, introduce why the dog's nose is wet
First, everyone should understand a misunderstanding:
The 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. Dogs need to keep their nose moist and sensitive by adding them. Licking the nose is a very difficult action for us, but it is very easy for dogs.
2. When a dog's nose is dry when he sleeps
Here I would like to introduce to the dog owners:
The dry and wet dog's nose is opposite. The wet dog's nose does not mean wet, nor does it mean dry cracks. Generally, when dogs wake up, they often lick their noses with their tongues, and when they sleep, they will become dryer. This is normal, 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. So it is normal for dogs to have a dry nose when they wake up in the morning.
3. Dry nose is often a precursor to illness
Because dogs have wet noses and are licked with their tongues, at some point, when the dog gets sick, it will not have the energy to do this simple action. Just like when people are sick, we may not care about whether we wash our faces or brush our teeth because of physical discomfort. Dogs don’t have this interest when they are sick. So once the dog doesn't lick its nose, it's likely that it's because the dog is going to get sick. Dry nose is a basic manifestation of dog diseases. The most common reason is to get angry. If the dog gets angry, you can add some minerals or glucose to the water and drink more water.
If the dog's nose is dry, it will be accompanied by diarrhea and will not eat (but it is clear-headed), and the things you pull are first chocolate-colored and smelly; then it will be white, bloody and sticky. This is the most terrible parvovirus. Generally, it will cause death. If you discover it early, you will be saved. Generally, injectable serum treatment is used. Small dogs are advised not to treat them. Only vaccination is given every year to prevent epidemics.
If the accompanying high fever does not subside, you are confused, you walk backwards and bite people. Mostly it’s dog distemper. It is an infectious disease and is also very likely to die. The treatment results will not be ideal and may cause brain damage. It is best to get vaccinated to prevent epidemics. So once your dog's nose is dry, hurry up and take the temperature from the anus. If you have fever, take some anti-inflammatory medicine. Check if there is any feedback the next day (events, eating). If it doesn’t work, it’s necessary to see a doctor. It’s best to have a fixed pet doctor.
In fact, there are many reasons for dogs' noses. Not only are the situations I mentioned, but there must be other situations. So when you feel that your dog's nose is dry, don't panic and think that the dog must have suffered from some serious illness. You can try to wet the tip of his nose with a little warm water. Then make a judgment and diagnosis based on the situation. Of course, if a dog catches a cold, the nose is easy to dry. Everyone knows that it is enough to treat him at this time
4. Several possibilities for a dog's nose
1. When the dog just woke up or was sleeping, the dog's body was relatively weak at this time. If the nose was dry, it was a relatively normal situation.
2. A dog's nose may also be sick. When there is inflammation in the body, the dog's nose will be dry. If you have nasal anathema, it may be a respiratory problem or a systemic problem. Before and after the dog's non-sleeping, if its nose is dry and so dry that it cracks, even if it is in good spirits, you should consult professional personnel to make it safer.