Why are dog's noses wet?

Introduction

Dogs nose could be wet because dogs tend to lick them a lot.

Dogs nose could be wet because they secrete mucus.

Dogs wet nose helps them to cool down.

Dogs noses tend to pick up moisture.

Dogs noses could be born that way.

Dogs constantly lick their nose to keep clean.

When dogs lick their nose they leave it cool and wet.

Special mucous glands inside the dog's nostrils produce the clear, watery fluid that helps speed the cooling process.

 A dog's sense of smell is approximately one million times greater than ours.

The temperature of your dog's nose is a poor gauge of overall body temperature

Task

Instructions: Answer the five questions under the Article.

 

https://www.doghealth.com/how-and-why/why-dogs-have-wet-noses

 

1. Summarize the Article.

2. Did this Article answer any of your Questions?

3. What is scent detection?

4. Why would a dog's nose be dry?

5. What does Dehydration or exertion cause?

Process

Instructions: Click on the Video and Answer the Questions listed.

1.  Who were the people in the video?

2.  What was the main idea of the video?

3.  Did the video answer the question?

4.  The dog they had was the dog's nose wet?

5.  Does a wet nose always means a healthy dog?

Evaluation

Instructions: Watch the video and answer the questions.

 

 

 

1. Name one theory they mention in the video.

2. Where does the wetness from the nose come from?

3. Name one Hypothesis from the video.

4. What does saliva do the dog nose? 

5. Does a warm nose mean a dog is sick?