What is ‘snow nose’ and why do dogs get it?

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Have you ever wondered what the patchy discolouration on the tip of a dogs nose means?

Called ‘Snow Nose’, the fading of a dogs nose is very common and a result of climate and temperature.

But is ‘Snow Nose’ a serious problem?

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