My dog has a clear runny nose. Could it be allergies? What to do?

Poor Daisy. If the discharge is just clear and not yellow or green, then this is likely a sign of allergic rhinitis. Something in the environment is causing her to have an allergic inflammatory response in her nasal passages. However, as long as the discharge remains clear she may get over this on her own over the next few weeks. Monitor her daily for any changes and have her seen by your veterinarian if things get worse (sneezing, infection type discharge, decreased appetite, etc). But hopefully she won't need to be seen and she improves on her own.

Handsome boy! He may have allergies from spring pollen or a mild cold. You can give Benadryl to reduce the nasal discharge and itching. There is a section on this website with information and dosages of common over the counter medications that are safe for dogs. if he stops eating, the discharge gets green or he's very lethargic then I would recommend a veterinary exam. Usually this will get better in a week or so without treatment. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Bo.

A runny nose in a dog can be a sign of an upper respiratory infection or allergies. If Maxine doesn't have any other symptoms, such as a cough or sneezing, I would not be concerned, but it would be a good idea to take her into the vet on Monday to have it checked out.

Based on what you are describing I would assume that Jax is just suffering from seasonal allergies. Since he is otherwise eating and drinking well I would not be too concerned. You may want to call your veterinarian and ask about an over the counter medication, like Zyrtec, and see if it is appropriate for Jax. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

The most likely causes are an infection or allergies. An object stuck in the nose is possible but typically tends to be one sided and will start to have greenish discharge. If she starts to get worse or doesn’t get better, have her examined by her veterinarian. Hope she continues improving. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hi. Poor baby. I would recommend getting an antihistamine from your veterinarian to try. Usually if the runny nose is clear, it is allergies or a viral infection. The antihistamines will help with allergies and a virus just needs to run its course. Its good news that she is doing great otherwise.

If the discharge is clear then give it a few days to see if it resolves on its own, because it is possible this is just allergic rhinitis. If the clear draingae is severe, then you can also call your vet to see if they can recommend antihistamines for Panda to try. However if the discharge is any other color, then it's best to take Panda in to your vet for treatment because an infection is likely present, requiring the use of antibiotics to clear things up. I hope your puppy feels better soon!