My dog has a snotty nose. Is it serious? When to see a vet?

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!

It could be that Luke has an upper respiratory infection causing the nasal discharge. I would try putting him in a room with a humidifier or bringing him into the bathroom with you when you take a shower to see if the steam helps with any congestion he may have. Make sure he is eating and keeping warm, and have him seen by a vet tomorrow if the nasal discharge continues.

I recommend purchasing a basket muzzle either from amazon or from your local pet store and scheduling an appointment with your vet. That much thick nasal discharge definitely indicates either a bacterial or viral respiratory infection that can possibly lead to pneumonia (expensive/difficult to treat and possibly life threatening) if not treated early. Your vet may write a script for Xanax and dispense trazadone to be given prior to the appointment. Good luck! Keno is a good looking shepherd!

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.

It can be a respiratory virus or bacterial infection causing the discharge and sneezing. Some viruses can be more severe than others, and english bulldogs can be more sensitive to an infection due to their short noses and extra tissue in the mouth. If he is eating and drinking still, you can have him checked when your regular vet is open. if he is having a hard time breathing, lethargic, GI upset, or anorexia, then I would find an ER to see him today.

Poor Spike. With his age, there could be several different things going on and the tail and green nasal discharge could be unrelated. As far as the tail, this could just be indicating that he doesn't feel well or it could be something going on with his tail muscles or anal glands. The nasal discharge is quite concerning. This could be indicative of a pneumonia, bacterial infection, severe upper respiratory infection, viral infection, fungal infection, or even cancer. You could try Benadryl twice a day (see link below), a humidifier in his sleeping area, and even holding him in a small bathroom with a hot steamy shower going to help break up the mucus. With his age though, I would strongly recommend to have him seen by your vet. Your vet can do blood work and x-rays if needed and get him started on the proper meds to help him feel better before he gets worse. https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/#!

Poor Loki! From what you're describing and the appearance of his nasal discharge, it sounds like he has a pretty nasty respiratory infection. He will need prescription antibiotics to treat his infection, so I would recommend taking him to the vet tomorrow morning if possible. In the meantime, you can use a warm washcloth to gently clean off the nasal discharge to make it easier for him to breathe. You could also try bringing him into the bathroom with you while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity often help to break up nasal congestion and may make him feel a bit better until you are able to see the vet.