Note what your dog's nose looks like when it's healthy and it'll be easier to spot problems when they show up. To examine your dog's nose, look for any signs of unusual discharge, including blood.

1. They just woke up. Dog noses are usually wet — this happens for two main reasons:. 1. The inside lining of a dog's nose secretes mucus that helps keep the nose moist.

Your dog seems totally fine, but her beautiful black nose suddenly has a pinkish strip down the middle—and it is getting larger every day. She doesn't seem to be itchy, and the texture of her ...

A Spinone Italiano at the Westminster Kennel Club 140th Annual Dog Show at Pier 92/94 on February 16, 2016, in New York City. Experts reflect on the purpose of a nose-boop.

Your dog's nose may also dry up when they're dehydrated, commonly after a long walk or run in the park. Once your dog has rehydrated with water, their nose will return to its moist state again.