Wet or dry? The nose isn’t always telling in dogs

It is a common belief that a wet nose is the sign of a healthy dog and that a dry nose indicates illness.

But this is not necessarily true for every canine companion, according to Dr. Erin Ray, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.

“This historic belief is not true across the board,” Ray said. “There are many factors that can cause a wet or dry nose in dogs.”