3. Myth: A healthy dog’s nose is cold and wet.

谬误3：健康狗的鼻子又冷又湿。

An old wives’ tale that has caused many a panic-stricken call to the vet. The temperature of your dogs nose typically fluctuates during the day, ranging from dry and hot (often when waking up in the morning) to cold and wet later during the day. The moistness of your dog’s nose is also no indicator of their health, as it could be moist due to a nasal cold, for example. As a dog owner, you can better understand your dog’s health by getting to know their typical behavior and noticing any changes from the norm. Are they not eating well lately, or sleeping restlessly? These behaviors will give you a much better clue as to your dog’s well-being.

纯属无稽之谈，让很多人惊慌失措给兽医打电话询问。在白天，狗的鼻子温度通常会波动，从干和热(通常在早上醒来时)到日间的冷和湿。狗的湿鼻子也不能表示它们是否健康，或许由于鼻子感冒，它可能就是湿润的。作为狗主人，你可以通过了解自家狗的特有行为，注意有无任何反常变化，更好地了解狗的健康状况。它们最近不好好吃，或睡眠不安？这些行为将引导你更好的了解自家狗的健康。