A dog's runny nose is most likely due to a cold, but other causes cannot be ruled out. Dogs do get sick and catch a cold due to climate or other reasons, and then develop symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. Therefore, owners can first observe whether the dog's nasal mucus is colorless, transparent and clear. If so, that is The dog has a cold. However, other reasons may also cause a dog's runny nose, such as inhaling certain foreign bodies, pneumonia and other diseases. Therefore, do not rush to take cold medicine after your dog has a runny nose. It is recommended to consult a pet doctor before taking medicine.

Causes of dog’s runny nose:

1. Sickness and cold. If a dog has a cold and a runny nose, the owner needs to guide the dog to drink more hot water, check for toxins in the body, and put more cloth or quilts in the kennel. If the subsequent runny nose does not resolve, the owner will ask the dog to take cold medicine or take it directly to the pet hospital for treatment under the guidance of a veterinarian.

2. Suffering from rhinitis. If your dog's runny nose is particularly thick and mucusy, it means your dog has rhinitis. Treatment methods such as oral anti-inflammatory drugs and topical nasal washes and nasal bacteriostatic drops are usually required. After treatment, a few drops of anti-inflammatory drugs can be added to the dog's nose, which can promote the contraction of blood vessels and reduce sensitivity. If the symptoms of dog rhinitis are severe, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for treatment in time.

3. The smell is irritating. Dogs’ sense of smell is more than 40 times more sensitive than humans. Therefore, sometimes it can smell some mild pungent odors, and is easily irritated by dust, hair and other foreign objects in the environment, causing symptoms of sneezing and runny nose. Therefore, owners should avoid giving their dogs access to chemicals or using perfumes and pesticides with pungent and strong smells, and they should not feed their dogs spicy or pungent food.