DEAR DOG LOVER: They are definitely wet, aren’t they! Compared to a cat’s nose, dog’s noses are powerful tools, which help them perceive and understand the world around them. Scientists estimate that ...

I glanced across the room to where the sounds of "Ich! Yuckky! His nose is all wet and cold!" were coming. These expressions of distaste were coming from Jeremy, the son of one of our neighbors. He ...

All dog owners have had their pet smash their nose against their face or other body parts. Often dog noses are cold and slimy feeling, but other times they are warm and dry. Most pet owners have, at ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2020. Q: I’m confused about why my dog Sam’s nose is occasionally warm and ...

If you've ever had a dog, you know that they have a keen sense of time. A few minutes late getting up in the morning to let ...

DEAR PET TALK: Why are dogs noses wet and how sensitive is their sense of smell? – Dog Lover DEAR DOG LOVER: According to the legend of Noah’s Ark, when a dog discovered a small leak on the Ark, he ...

I glanced across the room to where the sounds of "Ich! Yuckky! His nose is all wet and cold!" were coming. These expressions of distaste were coming from Jeremy, the son of one of our neighbors. He ...

Q: I’m confused about why my dog Sam’s nose is occasionally warm and dry, even though he seems fine. I thought a dog in good health always had a cold, wet nose. A: Sam’s nose is usually cold and wet ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...