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Why is my puppy's nose dry and warm, but he seems healthy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My 7 month old puppy nose is dry and warm but hes acting normal has been dry and warm for about 4 hours or so does this mean anything? Hes eating and drinking regularly

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 1st, 2017

A dry or wet nose means nothing. Throughout the day his nose may go through periods or dry and wet. Monitor for discharge, lethargy or difficulty breathing. If he is eating, drinking and acting normally then he is likely fine.

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