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Why is my 1-year-old dog's nose changing color? Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 20.08 lbs

Why is boo's nose color changing? He's 1 yr and a few months. Isn't he too young for that?

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on June 4th, 2017

It would depend on what color the nose is changing to and from and over what period of time this is a current. Some color changes can be normal While others can be indications of certain disease processes. Some of these disease processes are not anything to worry about at all While others can be serious things such as melanoma and Lymphoma. I would repost with some pictures on here and then also consider having a physical veterinarian examine the nose as well as the rest of the Body for any dermatologique changes.

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