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Reasons  Why Do Dogs Lick Their Noses

They say a dog with a wet nose is a happy dog. Anyone who has ever met a happy pooch knows that a pup’s excited nose licking means good feelings all around.

Here are the reasons dogs lick their noses, both good and bad.

Dry Nose

Doggie noses should ordinarily be moist to assist with cooling down. If the nose becomes too dry, the skin can crack and become damaged.

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Stress

When you get nervous, you probably have some sort of indicator.  In dogs, stress can manifest as excessive nose-licking.

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Involuntary Nervous Tick

When a dog has a naturally anxious personality, it may show signs of somewhat excessive nose-licking.

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Allergies

Like humans, dogs sometimes suffer from allergies. This could be seasonal or have to do with the environment.

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Dehydration

A dog may suffer from dehydration for several reasons, like not having access to enough clean water.

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