We all know that dogs’ noses are very sensitive. For dogs, this is an important organ for them to understand the world, but why do dogs often lick their noses?

　1 To stay sensitive, you need to be moist

(Pictures from the Internet)

People believe that "seeing is believing", but for dogs who use their noses to understand the world, "smelling is believing"!

Frequently licking the nose with your tongue can keep the dog's nose moist, and the moist nose surface can be exposed to more odor molecules in the environment, thereby helping them understand the surrounding environment more accurately.

　2 Relax and relieve stress with a lick

(Pictures from the Internet)

In dog behavioral language, licking the nose also means "appeasing", which is why dogs often lick their nose pitifully when they do something wrong.

The next time you see your dog licking its nose constantly, the owner can observe whether the surrounding environment is making the dog feel uneasy, pay more attention to the dog's emotions, and give them more attention and comfort!

3 Give it a lick and reconcile

(Pictures from the Internet)

When a dog makes its owner angry, it licks its nose not only to comfort itself, but also to show goodwill to the owner. Dogs have a strong ability to empathize. By licking their noses, they hope that their owners will do the same. Feeling soothed, slowing down the owner's anger.

4 Let’s take a moment to satisfy our cravings

(Pictures from the Internet)

Dogs will also lick their noses when they have just finished eating or when they think of something delicious! Especially when they have just eaten delicious food, they naturally can’t help but lick their lips to savor it!

There are so many reasons to lick your nose,

Is there ever a time when your nose is dry but you still can’t lick it?

It’s usually when dogs fall asleep! But as soon as they open their eyes, they will lick their noses immediately.

(Pictures from the Internet)

In addition, when the owner finds that the dog is lethargic and has a dry nose that is too lazy to lick its nose, it is necessary to pay special attention to the health of the dog!

At this time they canIt can be due to physical discomfort and lack of energy to keep the nose moist. When a dog licks its nose too frequently, it may be a sign of lack of water. It is similar to the inability to lick its lips when the mouth is dry. The owner should remember to provide enough drinking water to the dog!

Article source: Kakato pet food official account