Guest ss556 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Since the day I got Alan, almost 7 years ago, he has had a drippy nose most of the time. When it drips, it drips! What causes this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SillyDog Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 My theory is it's condensation. I know mine get drips, too. Prancer frequently leaves 2-3" diameter nose spots on beds or chairs. It's not saliva and I don't think it's snot, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Jack is a drippy nose boy too. Jilly never so far. Jack does it when he is worried, when he is happy ... basically whenever. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyCody Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Since the day I got Alan, almost 7 years ago, he has had a drippy nose most of the time. When it drips, it drips! What causes this? Cody has a major drippy nose and drools, what it means to me is------no more walking in my bare feet, yuck!!!!!! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 It means look before you set your butt on the couch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximum Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 My little Sir Snotsalot is never drip-free, it's a steady tap around here... Quote My boys, together again... A hui hou kakou, my loves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greensleeves Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 (edited) Medically? It means his nasolacrimal duct is working properly! Dogs can't cry, but they *do* produce tears; the nasolacrimal duct just routes them away from the eye and down the nose (this is according to Whistler's opthamologist). Here's more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasolacrimal_duct Edited August 19, 2007 by Greensleeves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Very interesting - the nasolacirmal duct that is! And I guess there are a few Sir Snotsalots!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SillyDog Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I like my idea of condensation better than this nasolacrimal duct thing. I like to think that just as an air conditioner creates condensation as it's cooling a room, so dose my dog's nose as it's cooling him down. But, I guess I'll have to go with science on this one.....too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 So does that mean dogs with drippy noses cry a lot??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nerak254 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Mine drip all the time too. The only time it's a problem is when I'm going to bed. Aruba sleeps at the head end and usually has her head on my side before I tell her to move over. It is a shock when you lay down on a cold wet spot about the size of a salad plate. Missy sleeps at the foot and since I'm only 5 ft, that end of the bed isn't on my radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 George's nose drips when he's nervous or particularly excited about something. It's sort of like his mood ring! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GracieMae Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Gracie Mae's snout drips all the time too... Laminate floors stay clean and spotless only a few moments after I clean them before she drips on them and makes spots. Oh well, like water sploshes by her water dish, it comes with the territory of having her in my life. No problemo... What does freak me out is when her nose is cold and she surprises me with a poke... Instant Giggle City! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SurlyJen Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tiegra Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I was told it is a good thing, that they are happy and content. Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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