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What kind of nose should a cat have? Wet and cold or hot and dry
23.11.2023 17:47
A hot forehead in a person indicates a high temperature, illness, cold or other type of inflammatory process.
Many people monitor the health of their pets by assessing the condition of their nose. But who knows for sure what a healthy cat's nose should be like?
Experts have explained what a pet's nose should be like.
Why is the nose wet?
Few people think about it. Everyone is just used to the fact that a cat's nose is mostly cold and wet.
Why? Because its tip is full of glands that ensure the normal functioning of the receptors responsible for cats' unique sense of smell.
The moisture on the nose acts as a lubricant. Sometimes the animal is forced to lick its nose.
Therefore, a dry and hot nose can be called a sign of a malfunction in the animal’s body.
What should it be normally?
In a normal situation, most members of the cat family have a moist and warm or cool nose.
But the Bengal cat's nose is naturally dry.
Persians have a nose that is not just damp, but sometimes downright wet, which is due to the structure of the skull.
To avoid mistakes, you need to focus on the animal's body temperature. The nose should not be hotter than the body.
Why did my nose become dry?
This can happen if the cat has just woken up. It will take a little time for her nose to become wet again.
This can happen due to hypothermia or overheating, if the sinuses are blocked, or when the pet leads a passive lifestyle.
You also need to pay attention to the humidity in the room, especially in winter.
