My dog has a warm runny nose and sneezes. Is this normal for dogs?

I'm sorry Maisy isn't feeling well at the moment. Don't worry about the temperature of her nose, as it's not considered a sign of illness in dogs. That's because a dog's nose can change from cold to warm just by sitting next to a heat source or lying in the sun. The sneezing could be caused by a respiratory infection or allergies. I would monitor Maisy for now, and should the sneezing continue over the next 24-48 hours, she become lethargic, her appetite diminishes, and/or she develops other signs, I would have her seen by a vet.

It sounds like Bailey may have a minor respiratory infection or allergies - both of these are common causes of a runny nose and sneezing in dogs. In most cases, this problem will resolve on its own so as long as he is eating and drinking fine, active, and not having any other symptoms, it should be okay to monitor him at home for the next few days. You can try bringing him into the bathroom with you with the door closed while you take a hot shower, if you like - the steam and humidity will often help to relieve nasal congestion and temporarily improve his symptoms. If the discharge becomes yellow or green in color, or if he begins acting lethargic or not wanting to eat, I would recommend having him examined by a vet as he may need prescription antibiotics to treat the infection.

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.

It could be an upper respiratory tract infection, allergies, something stuck in the nasal cavity, among a few other things. If Dior is otherwise normal, I would continue to monitor him at home for signs of illness, such as lethargy, rectal temperature over 103, coughing, decreased appetite, etc. If these occur, then he should definitely get checked out by a vet.

Cana is beautiful! I don't think this is anything to be too alarmed about, but I would definitely take her to a vet so they can listen to her chest and examine her. She may have developed an infection in the cold weather which could be causing the runny nose. If she has done this should be easily treatable. It could just be a virus so the vet may advise just to rest her.

It's possible that Marley has a fever, especially if he seems lethargic and/or has a decrease in appetite. Some dos will seem warm (especially puppies) even when their temperature is normal however. I usually don't get too concerned about nasal discharge as long as it is clear, but if his runny nose is green or yellow then it could be a sign of an upper respiratory infection. If you're concerned it would be a good idea to see your vet for a physical exam.

It’s definitely possible that the dogs are passing along a virus or bacteria. It’s also possible that the air quality inside the house is dry and circulating a lot of dust particles which can cause irritation to the lining of the nose. Monitor both dogs for progression of respiratory signs, decreased energy levels or not eating well. You can also use a humidifier and an air filter in the areas where they hang out most to improve air quality. Adding omega 3 fatty acids for dogs can also help. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.