When a cat is healthy, its nose is very moist. There are many folds in the upper part of the cat's nasal cavity, and such a structure can easily stay moist with a little moisture. There are similar structures in many mammals. For example, the same is true for dogs.

Is a cat’s nose normally dry or wet?

When a cat is healthy, its nose is very moist. There are many folds in the upper part of the cat's nasal cavity, and such a structure can easily stay moist with a little moisture. There are similar structures in many mammals.

It is very important for cats to keep their sense of smell sensitive. The olfactory mucosa of cats is located deep in the nasal cavity, with an area of ​​about 20 to 40 square centimeters, twice the size of humans. There are about 9,900 nerve endings in the olfactory mucosa, while humans only have about 500. When cats inhale the air, if it is moist, it will help them sense the smell. After moist air enters the nasal cavity, it can stimulate the olfactory cells to be excited, and send signals to the brain along the olfactory nerve, thus producing the sense of smell. Particles floating in the air will more easily land on the cat's moist nose. The cat's nose will secrete some water on its own, and the cat will also lick its nose to keep it moist and help capture these tiny particles with odor. .

Cats have a very sensitive sense of smell and can smell whether the other cat is a male or a female cat. Kittens can also find the female cat’s nipples by smell when they close their eyes, even if it is 500 meters away. Even cats can smell it. Similar to how a person can tell the direction of the wind by sticking their wet fingers into the air. Cats' moist noses can also help them determine where scents are coming from.

In fact, the dryness and wetness of a cat’s nose cannot be completely used to judge whether the cat is healthy. The surrounding environment is also a major influencing factor. It can only be said that this is a benchmark for judgment, but it is not the only indicator. The scavengers should not only observe the condition of the nose, but also make a comprehensive judgment based on other conditions of the cat's body.

In hot, dry environments, cats’ noses are more likely to dry out. For example, in the hot summer, or next to an indoor heater. When a cat has a cold, fever, runny nose, or constipation, its nose will become dry. Many diseases can cause the same symptoms. You must take your cat to the hospital for examination in time to understand the cause and then treat it. When a cat sleeps or naps, its body temperature is relatively constant and it does not require excessive energy consumption, so its nose will become dry. And when they wake up and move for a period of time, their noses will become moist again.