The canine nose is cool and moist, but not wet. It has no sweat glands; the moisture is caused by the mucus lining. The nose is generally dark-colored, but may be pinkish or spotted.
Dogs don't get colds like people, but they do get respiratory infections.
Dogs do sneeze, however, generally from some irritation in the nose. Some dogs sneeze from excitement or nervousness.
Dogs do sneeze, however, generally from some irritation in the nose. Some dogs sneeze from excitement or nervousness.
Persistent sneezing without discharge is indication of a problem such as a polyp or tumor or foreign body. A dog with something in a nostril will generally paw at his nose and rub his muzzle against a hard surface. Some dogs may need to be sedated to have the object removed.
Both polyps and tumors can cause breathing difficulties if established in the nose. Polyps are not malignant; tumors can be benign or malignant.
A discharge from the nose means trouble. Several diseases involve nasal discharge, including distemper, bacterial rhinitis, infected sinuses, and kennel cough.
Collies and related breeds can get a weepy, crusty dermatitis on the nose if they spend too much time in the sun. Other causes of loss of nose color are vitaligo, snow nose, and plastic dish nasal dermatitis.
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