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PetHelpful. Q: "My dog has red, irritated skin under his nostrils and started getting scabs under his mouth in the winter, ...

or something. But the most important thing is not to panic if your dog's nose is dry or warm. I have examined thousands of healthy dogs, and I can tell you that it's perfectly normal for a dog's ...

My dog must be ill because his nose is warm and dry' It is true, however, that the nose of most healthy dogs is normally cold and wet. If your own dog has ever snuffled your hand, you'll know this ...

Not true: A sick dog's nose can be hot, cold, wet, or dry. Note what your dog's nose looks like when it's healthy and it'll be easier to spot problems when they show up. To examine your dog's nose ...

Q: I’m confused about why my dog Sam’s nose is occasionally warm and dry, even though he seems fine. I thought a dog in good health always had a cold, wet nose. A: Sam’s nose is usually cold ...

My dog must be ill because his nose is warm and dry' It is true, however, that the nose of most healthy dogs is normally cold and wet. If your own dog has ever snuffled your hand, you'll know this ...