My dog has a snotty nose. Is it serious, or will it clear up?

Poor Jake. If the snot is green or yellow in color then he will need to see a vet because this is an upper respiratory secondary bacterial infection. A short course of antibiotics should clear this up as long as he doesn't have any other complications. If he is having a hard time breathing you can use a humidifier or place him in the bathroom with the shower running for about 10 minutes to help moisturizer his nasal passage and break up some of the mucous until you can get him seen by your vet. Also offering him slightly warmed cans of wet dog food can entice him to eat if his appetite has decreased somewhat. After he is better I would make it a point to get his Bordetella vaccine done every 6 months to help protect him from upper respiratory infections in the future. I hope your furry friend feels better soon. Take care.

Your dog may be suffering from severe allergies affecting his upper airways, or an upper respiratory infection caused by bacteria, a virus or a fungus. I strongly recommend you make an appointment with your veterinarian for an exam and appropriate treatment.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Blacky. Based on your picture and description, he could have a respiratory tract infection. This could be due to an upper respiratory tract infection such as a cold, but dogs can also develop pneumonia. This is an infection deep within the lungs. In the case, the dog typically has difficulty breathing or uses more effort to breathe. Most dogs will have a fever and will refuse to eat and drink. Either way, he will need to see a veterinarian for treatment. I hope this information helps!

Ideally, Suku should be physically examined by your veterinarian. If his symptoms are due to bacterial infection, he will need antibiotics. If it is viral, he may need antibiotics to prevent secondary infection. Supportive care can also be administered as indicated. If the symptoms are allergic, antihistamines or even steroids may help. Without an exam, it is impossible to say what the cause is and if it will resolve on it's own.

Unfortunately not much you can effectively do back home. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Poor Roxy! I can definitely see the dry discharge from both nostrils. You’re right in saying that this can be caused by an upper respiratory infection. In most cases these infections cannot be transmitted to people or from people to dogs. These are very common in dogs, and can easily be treated with antibiotics prescribed by a veterinarian. Unfortunately, nasal discharge can be caused by several other diseases such as a nasal foreign body or mass, or even pneumonia. Your vet can do some blood work and x-rays to determine the exact cause of Roxy’s nasal discharge. You should have her seen immediately if she begins acting lethargic, loses her appetite, or you believe she’s having trouble breathing.

Poor girl. It sounds like Macie may have an upper respiratory infection. You should have her seen by your vet within the next 24-48 hrs and they will put her on a short course of antibiotics to hopefully clear things up. Most upper respiratory infections in dogs are caused by a bacteria, so this is the proper and only course of treatment that will help resolve her symptoms. I hope that Macie has a full and speedy recovery. Take care.