Question: Which part of a pet is so unique that it can be used to identify them?
Answer: The shape of your dog’s or cat’s nostrils and the patterns on their noses are unique, similar to fingerprints. Research on pet noseprints is limited. However, a 2021 study confirmed that dog noseprints are unique. Scientists found that a puppy’s noseprint is fully formed at two months of age and remains consistent at least through 11 months. While no studies have been done on cats, it is widely accepted that they also have unique noseprints like dogs.
