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My dog's nose is warm and humid, but he's fine. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Male | neutered | 7 years and 2 months old | 12.5 lbs

Why is my dog's nose warm, but humid? He's behaving well, eats and he's playful.

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 17th, 2019

The temperature of a dog's nose is not really a good indicator of health. If he is behaving well, eating , and playful then everything is probably fine. If you are worried that he could have a fever, then you could measure his body temperature with a rectal thermometer. The normal temperature of a dog is 100 - 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 31st, 2017

    It's doesn't really mean anything. The nose can be normally warm. The puppies entire body is going to feel warmer to us because their core body temperature is a lot higher at 100-102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. A much more accurate accessement of their core temperature is to get a rectal temp. If that is high then I would consider that pet feverish and get bloodwork and exam brought your vet right away. I hope his hella. Take care.

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    Answered By Chad Brown, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 8th, 2018

    Hello and thank you very much for your question. Dogs noses can either be cold or warm depending on the temperature and physiological make up of the dog. But neither a cold nose or a warm nose is an indication that the dog is sick. A better indication is if they are lethargic, not eating, and have a high temperature taken by rectal thermometer. We appreciate your question. I hope I’ve helped.

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