15 Weird Things Your Dog’s Nose and Paws Are Telling You—That You’re Totally Missing

Ever looked at your dog’s dry nose and thought, “Is he okay or just being dramatic?” Or watched them obsessively lick their paws like they’re hiding snacks between their toes?

Well, plot twist: your dog’s nose and paws are trying to tell you something. From emotional breakdowns to weather complaints, here’s how to decode your pup’s oddly relatable behavior.

1. Their Nose Is Dry… And It’s Not the End of the World 😱

Let’s get this one out of the way.

A dry nose ≠ instant vet trip.

Totally normal reasons include:

• They just woke up from a nap.

• Your heater is blasting like it’s Antarctica.

• They just sunbathed too hard.

But if that nose is cracked, crusty, bleeding, or rainbow-colored, yeah… call your vet.