The nose as an organ of smell in the life of a cat plays a very important role. Cells that perceive odors in it are several times greater than those of humans. In addition, he, as a kind of barometer, reacts very strongly to any changes occurring in the body. By the state of the nose, you can judge whether the cat is healthy or sick.
The nose of a healthy cat
In an energetic, healthy animal with normally functioning internal organs, the nose is usually moist and chilly. But if you touched your nose and it seemed dry and warm to you, do not be upset, but rather watch your cat. Perhaps she was in a room with over-dried air, overheated in the sun or not yet left after sleep. It's worth changing the environment, and her nose will again become cold and wet. Nature has ensured that this very important organ of our pets is moistened with both a mucus secret and constant licking. In addition, the temperature of the human body is several degrees lower, so the cat's nose even in its normal state will be hot for us.
What if the cat has a hot nose?
A dry and hot nose in a cat should be a cause for concern only if it remains so for a long time. Painful behavior, in addition to these symptoms, is a confirmation that the pet is not healthy. You are required to measure the temperature of the animal's body and seek medical help if it is increased.
Very often, increased dryness of the nose indicates a large loss of body fluids, and the presence of crusts - on skin problems. In most such cases, to answer the question of why a cat has a hot nose, can only the veterinarian. It was noted that animals with an olfactory organ, having a flattened shape, are more likely than other breeds of diseases.