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My puppy has a dry nose. Is a dry nose a sign of illness in puppies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 23 days old | 10 lbs

My 7 week old puppy has had a dry nose since I got him a week ago. Could that be a sign of sickness?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 2nd, 2019

This is not necessarily a sign of illness. If your puppy eats and drinks normally and is playing and is happy and shows no signs of illness, then you do not have to worry. Make sure you don't forget to have your puppy vaccinated.

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