Have you ever wondered why your dog’s nose is cold and wet? Don’t rush your furry companion to the vet for this one, as it’s a normal trait! Most of the time, that’s how a dog’s nose is, and the only time it gets warm and dry is when it's asleep! Livescience talks about the possible cause of this odd but normal phenomenon in dogs. Check out the full piece here.
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Clearly it's because if it wasn't cold and wet it would be harder for the dog to wake up humans with it so they can get breakfast!
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My cat's nose is also this way. She uses it to wake me up.
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