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Dry Nose

Q: My 8 week old puppy has a dry nose, does this mean she's dehydrated or sick? She drinks water, but I feel like she doesn't drink enough. What could I do to make her drink more?

A: The moisture for a dogs nose comes primarily from tear drainage and also from them licking their nose. That moisture evaporates constantly so if your puppy is in a low humidity environment their nose will appear drier. If your puppy’s eyes look shiny and she eats well and feels good it is likely environmental. I puppy with a fever will often have a dry nose, take a look at the home demo “Taking Your Puppy’s temperature”