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My dog's nose is dry, she's withdrawn after moving. Is she sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | unspayed

Hello, I don’t suppose you could help me with some advice at all could you, my dog is a rescue we’ve had her for six years and the vet thought she was around 2/3 when we had her. I have noticed the past week her nose has been constantly dry and she is laying in her bed all day and she seems a little lonely- I have recently moved and this meaning I have moved her away from two dogs (I moved out of my mums house and she has two dogs) is this something I need to worry about

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Answered By Debi Matlack

Veterinary Technician

Published on May 10th, 2019

Since she has been under the weather for a week or so I think it's a good idea for her to be seen by your vet. She may just be adjusting to her new environment and missing her friends, but any abrupt change in behavior is a good reason for her to be examined. It could signal a developing condition or oncoming illness and by getting her seen now you'll be on top of whatever is happening before it progresses.

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