should cats have a wet nose

[mandimoo]

cos my monsta has a very dry nose, and always has. he has always, always got plenty of water, but eats dry food 6 days out of 7. he goes out less as he gets older (hes about 13 now) and sits right next to the radiator quite alot. is it a sign of dehydration? does the saying 'a healthy dog should have a cold wet nose' apply to a cat?

[puss_boots]

I don't know about the wet nose thing but cats go out less at this time of year anyway and tend to sit where it's warm. Just keep an eye on his water intake as because of the problem I have with my cat at the moment it is important that they drink every day, and eating dry food should make them drink more. My cat had to go to the vet today because he hadn't had a drink since Sunday.

[LoftyLottie]

Even my dog hasn't got a cold wet nose when she's indoors, curled up on the settee next to the radiator.

I think your cat is just fine.

[ruthann58]

i dont blame him not wanting to go out in this weather why dont you get him one of the beds that hook over the radiator he will be as warm as toast in one of them ,ours dont have wet noses either, most of the time issy is curled up with her tail over hers