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Why does a dog have a hot nose?
Normally, a dog’s nose is cold and wet. It is believed that if her nose has become hot and dry, then this is certainly a sign of illness. Is it really? Let’s figure it out.
What if your dog has a hot nose?
Why does a dog have a hot nose?
In fact, the belief that a pet’s hot nose is a symptom of a disease is a misconception. This nose can be for many reasons:
- from fatigue and overwork after serious physical exertion;
- with dry and warm air in the apartment during the heating season;
- during sleep or immediately after waking up;
- with nervous excitement or fright;
- during the period of changing teeth in puppies;
- as a reaction to hot or, conversely, very cold weather.
In these cases, a warm dog’s nose is the norm. If the animal is awake and has not been previously affected by any of the above factors, and the nose is hot and dry, then this may be a symptom of the disease.
Diseases such as distemper, piroplasmosis, enteritis, and helminthic invasion most often lead to a serious change in the body temperature of a dog. Temperatures can also rise with allergies, heatstroke, vaccinations, or severe damage to the skin.
The alarm should be beaten if the dog’s nose is hot and dry for several hours. The most common cause of this condition of the nose in dogs, experts call an allergic reaction. It can occur on plant pollen, dust, especially construction dust during repairs, a plastic bowl for eating or drinking, household chemicals and even food.
A hot nose can be due to the fact that the dog, for some reason, does not drink enough. Also, the dog can get a common cold. A hot and dry nose can become after an injury.
What if your dog has a hot nose?
If your pet’s nose becomes hot, don’t panic. First of all, you need to pay attention to the general condition and mood of the animal, as well as whether it has an appetite, whether there is diarrhea or vomiting, and whether breathing is normal.
Before taking the dog to the veterinary clinic, you can measure its temperature. For a dog, it is better to choose an electric thermometer, especially if the animal is not accustomed to this procedure. The tip of the thermometer should be lubricated with petroleum jelly or baby cream and inserted into the rectum by 1,5-2,5 centimeters. Normal rectal temperature in four-legged friends does not exceed 39 degrees.
The normal temperature differs slightly depending on the breed (size) and age of the animal, so it is better to check the norm on the Internet for the dog of your breed and age. If the temperature is elevated, then the animal should be shown to the veterinarian as soon as possible.
If possible, it is better to call a doctor at home and not expose the dog to additional stress. If a decision is made to take the dog to a veterinary clinic, then in case of a low temperature (below 36,5 degrees), the animal must be wrapped in a blanket or blanket and a heating pad with warm water should be applied to the body.
If the temperature is above 40 degrees, then you can gently attach an ice pack to the body.
Do not give your dog any medication before visiting the veterinarian. This can not only aggravate her condition, but also complicate the diagnosis.
If the dog has a hot nose, you need to understand that only a veterinarian can prescribe treatment. Your task is to recognize changes in the pet’s well-being in time and show it to the doctor as soon as possible. A hot nose is, of course, a reason for the owner to take a closer look at the behavior of the animal, but if the pet is active, playful and eats well, then most likely everything is fine with him.