Wet Cat Nose: A Closer Look . Joined Feb 27, 2012 Messages 15 Reaction score 12. However, if your kitty’s usually cool and moist nose suddenly becomes warm and dry, she may be dehydrated or have a fever.However, this isn’t a reason for you to panic because in some cases, the cats’ nasal secretions just vary, fluctuate, or change permanently over time.If you are worried about your cat’s dry nose, the safest thing is to have a vet check her.One of the most telltale signs that your kitty is dehydrated and feverish is that she would generally feel sick, be lethargic, and have a poor appetite.So, as a rule of thumb, if your cat who has a dry nose is also lethargic, has a poor appetite, and is sick in other ways should be taken to get checked out by the vet. Cat Flu: Runny eyes and nose, coughing and sneezing, and fever. Thread starter itty bitty kitt; Start Date May 9, 2012; Status Not open for further replies. Treatment may include antibiotics, fluids, and anticonvulsants.
However, there are two common reasons why cats have dry noses, which include:If your kitty has been generally feeling ill and isn’t quite active, it's a sign that you need to take her to the vet to check if she’s well or not.What do you think a dry nose in cats mean? Distemper can cause symptoms such as fever, lethargy, discharge from the eyes and nose, and coughing. Dehydration is an imbalance of water and electrolytes (minerals) in the body, and can cause serious complications for pets and people alike. My 5 year old male cat was fine yesterday morning. But, the best way to assess your kitty’s health is through a rectal thermometer by taking her temperature.To check for dehydration, you should assess your cat’s skin elasticity and assess the thickness of the saliva.In this blog post, we will go through about a few things you need to know about your cat’s dry nose and whether or not it should be a cause of concern.Should you be concerned if your cat has a dry nose?If your kitty’s nose is always warm and dry, there isn’t anything you need to worry about. Kitten. Other common symptoms are very much like what humans experience when they get the flu: lethargy, not eating, fever, and runny nose. This condition is known asNose freckles are common and develop as the cat ages but, they are benign and not harmful.If your kitty has a dry nose, it most definitely is not something that you need to be worried about. Things that can make your dog lethargic and weak can range from infection and disease to pain and A few of the more common causes of weakness or lethargy in dogs include the following:If you think your dog has consumed human medication -- or anything that might be toxic -- call your vet at once or call the Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.Any of the following can cause weakness and lethargy in dogs:Because so many things can cause weakness or lethargy in your dog, always give your vet a call if you notice these symptoms.National Institutes of Health, Veterinary Medicine Labels: "Clomicalm (clomipramine hydrochloride) Tablet, Clomipramine (clomipramine hydrochloride) Powder. Keep in mind that it’s the lethargy, poor appetite and symptoms of illness that are of greater concern than whatever is happening with the nose.As you may have understood by reading the previous section, a dry cat nose doesn’t always translate to trouble in the kitty kingdom.However, in case the opposite is true and your cat has a wet nose, it most probably does mean that something is wrong with your feline friend. Click the icon below and send us an E-Mail!Cat owners tend to be worried when their feline friends don’t have a wet nose.So much so that this is one of the more common concerns that leads cat owners to seek veterinary attention! Let us know in the comments… Heart disease: Cardiac issues can cause cats to become very lethargic, and to avoid exercise.