In daily care for dogs, many careful owners may find that the color of their own dog’s nose has changed, no longer the original black or dark brown, but gradually fades and even turns pink. This phenomenon often makes the owner feel confused and wor...
In daily care for dogs, many careful owners may find that the color of their own dog’s nose has changed, no longer the original black or dark brown, but gradually fades and even turns pink. This phenomenon often makes the owner feel confused and worried about problems with the dog's health. Today, we will discuss the four main reasons for the fading of dog noses and provide you with corresponding solutions.
1. Insufficient sunshine: The mystery of sunshine and pigments
Sunshine is a gift from nature. For dogs, proper sunshine not only helps health, but also promotes the precipitation of pigments and keeps the dog's nose bright in color. However, if a dog stays indoors for a long time and rarely has the chance to get sunbathing, then its nose may fade.
In response to this problem, the owner should increase the dog's outdoor activities to let it bask in more sunshine. Of course, in hot summers, you should avoid exposing your dog to the sun at noon to avoid heatstroke. At the same time, the owner should also note that sunbathing is not a once-and-for-all solution, because the precipitation of pigments takes a certain amount of time, so even if the sunlight begins to increase, the color of the dog's nose will not recover immediately.
2. Temperature influence: The secret of amino acid oxidizing enzyme
There is a substance called amino acid oxidizing enzyme in the dog's body, which is very sensitive to temperature changes. When the temperature drops, the activity of this enzyme is affected, causing the color of the dog's nose to fade. This phenomenon is particularly evident in winter because cold temperatures reduce the activity of amino acid oxidizing enzymes.
The owner does not need to worry too much about the fading of the nose due to temperature. Generally speaking, as the temperature rises, the color of the dog's nose will gradually recover. Of course, if the owner wants the dog's nose to be brighter, he can appropriately add some foods rich in vitamins and minerals to his diet, which help promote the formation of pigments.
3. Lack of trace elements: The relationship between diet and pigment
The diet of dogs is also one of the important factors affecting nose color. When a dog lacks certain trace elements in its body, its nose may fade. These trace elements usually come from dogs’ daily foods, such as meat, vegetables and fruits.
To solve this problem, the owner should ensure that the dog's diet is balanced and provide sufficient nutrition. In addition to high-quality dog food, you can also add some foods rich in vitamins and minerals, such as carrots, spinach, eggs, etc. At the same time, avoid feeding dogs too much snacks and human food to avoid affecting their normal diet and nutritional absorption.
In addition, owners can also consider adding some special nutritional products to their dogs, such as trace element tablets, fish oil, etc. These nutritional supplements can help your dog replenish the nutrients needed by the body, thereby improving the fading of noses.
4. Impact of plastic products: hidden dangers of contact dermatitis
Many families will use plastic rice bowls and water basins for their dogs for convenience. However, these plastic products may release some chemicals during use, which can easily cause contact dermatitis after contacting the dog's nose, which will cause nose fading.
For the health of the dog, owners should try to avoid using plastic products as their dog's tableware. On the contrary, you can choose tableware made of stainless steel or ceramics, which are not only safe and hygienic, but also easy to clean. If the dog has faded nose due to contact dermatitis, the owner should change the tableware in time and treat the dog under the guidance of the veterinarian.
At the same time, the owner should also pay attention to other behavioral changes in the dog, such as whether the nose is frequently scratched, whether there are abnormal secretions, etc. These are important indicators of dog nose health. Once abnormalities are found, seek medical treatment in time.
To sum up, the fading of dog noses may be caused by insufficient sunlight, influenced by temperature, lack of trace elements, and the use of plastic products. As owners, we should pay attention to the daily care and diet of dogs, and discover and solve these problems in a timely manner. Through reasonable care and dietary adjustments, we can help dogs restore their nose color and make them have a healthier and happier life.
