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Whats it mean if my cat has a dry nose2007-11-25 12:29:05

Of course, watch the pet's other symptoms etc.

A cat sleeps something like 12-14 hours a day so that doesn't necessarily mean anything either. Females sleep more than males.

How long have you had this cat?

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Its ok when your cat has a dry nose from time to time. He just probably got a small cold, but its nothing to worry about unless he starts to act different and lose/gain weight. My cats get dry noses all the time, its normal.

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A dry nose is usually a sign of dehydration or fever. Pay attention to whether or not your cat is drinking. If his appetite decreases, this is a sure sign he does not feel well. If he is not drinking, this is also a cause for concern. Sleeping a lot is pretty much the norm as far as cats go, but if he seems lethargic or is unwilling to get up it's definitely time to visit the vet. A final test for dehydration is to lift the skin from your cat's flank and watch as it goes back into place. A hydrated cat's skin will be very elastic and immediately return to place. A dehydrated cat's skin will return to place, much slower.

A great way to encourage your cat to drink to to get a can of tuna fish in water. Open the can and drain all of the water into your cat's food dish. A healthy cat will gobble up that water in seconds. If yours doesn't, it's a sure sign something is wrong. Good luck.

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Yes it's sick.

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I've only heard this about dogs, not cats. However, it's quite possible that this applies to cats as well.

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yes. it means that they r sick.