You have read a couple good reasons why a dog’s nose is wet and slimy. Now, read below regarding the dry-nosed pup:

Now, let’s break the myth. Dry dog noses do not mean they are sick. It is just a wrong common concept. The moisture level of your dog’s nose even changes during the day.

What you really should consider when checking if your dog is sick or not is the mucus, whether it is thick or crusty, then we probably got ourselves a serious situation here.

By the way, regarding the wet-nosed pup, there is one more reason why a dog’s nose is usually wet. It’s because, although dogs are famous for panting when they’re hot they also DO sweat – from their noses and paws!

For more information on this subject please go on over to Ur Dogs. There is a bit more detailed information and some good advice!

In the end, just pay attention to your good pooch, wet nosed or dry, and take good care of him.

If he is acting out of the ordinary, despite a nice wet nose OR a dry nose, take him to a vet. If dogs are sick you will usually know it!