Does a dry nose mean my dog is sick?

If my dog has a dry nose and warm pads, does that mean she's sick?

A dog's (or cat's) nose may be very wet and cool one moment then be warmer and not-so-moist the next. All in the course of a day.
A hot, dry nose doesn't mean that a dog has a fever.

You can tell a raised temperature only by checking the lower abdomen or the inside of the thighs.If these areas feel unusually warm even when the dog hasn't been exercising you should take the dogs temperature. (which can be unpleasant...)

Use a thin, ubreakable thermometer.The digital kind with the signal tone is best because it reacts more quickly than regular ones.Lubricate the tip with Vaseline.Then hold the standing dog steady (it helps to have two people),lift up it's tail,and insert the thermometer,at a slight upward angle,a little over 1 inch (3 cm) into the rectum.The regular old fashioned thermometers have to be kept in place for 2 to 3 minutes.A digital thermometer can be removed after one minute (after the sound of the signal).If the temperature is above 102.2'F (39 'C) in a small dog or or above 101.3 'F (38.5 'C) in a big dog,this has to be considered a fever.A temperature that is below normal (below 100.4 'F or 38 'C) can also be a sign of illness.

If your dog is sick don't give her any treats that can be hoarded(that take a while to chew) like rawhides or pigs ears. They will harbor viruses. Only give the dog treats that can be eaten quickly.

Be sure to provide plenty of water. If the dog becomes lethargic or looses it's appetite take it to the vet right away.

yes he's sick he has a fever

Probably dehydrated. Fevourish, maybe a lil tired or too hot.

check her temp. if it is higher then 102.0 call the Vet do not take any chances with your dog.

Well my dogs nose is always wet and sometimes dry. No it doesn't mean your dog is sick. It just means your dog isn't getting enough of something. So try going outside with your dog and running around with it. Maybe it'll help. But if not try giving your dog some treats or regular dog food and some water. Also maybe your dog need attention which all dogs really want. So I hope this helps and take good care of your dog!

hes just dehidrated be shure to supply him with plenty of water...they need it as much as you do.
good luck
-v-

check the dog's temperature and give the dog a big pan full of water!

yes

It means that they are really dehydrated or that they are ill. Provide PLENTY of frest cold water and you should be fine.

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My dog has plenty of water, no temperature, and always has a dry scaly nose.
What would that mean then?

I doesnt neccessarily mean your dog is sick, but I would get your dog checked out just to be on the safe side but I dont think anything is wrong with your dog

My mom told me a dog suppose to have a wet nose. If it's dry that mean the dog is sick.

Contrary to popular belief, the wetness, dryness, warmness, or coldness of a dog's nose has absolutely no bearing on the actual health of the dog.

sikashimmer offered the best advice.

It means they are sick (or have a fever...) but sometimes they go really quick. If it hasn't gone within a day or longer than I think you should take your dog to the vet for a check up.

yes on the dry nose but no to the warm pads my dog has warm pads and is in perfect condition the dry nose might mean that either it has a cold or its dying go see a vet immediately for references

Your dog might have a fever,check it's tempature.If it's higher then 100 then go see your vet.Supply your puppy some nice water,a cool place to sleep,and if you feed your pup some dry food try to moisten it by adding a tiny bit of water in the bowl so your dog can have a healthy diet there!