What medicine should I take for a runny nose? There are many cases of runny noses in dogs, which may be caused by colds or by disease factors such as physical stimulation. Pet owners need to determine according to the situation. Don’t blindly take medicine to dogs, especially people, to avoid improper use of medicine to cause greater harm to dogs. This issue of pet doctors will list several common situations and corresponding solutions:
1. Stimulated by foreign objects and odors.
If the dog is just a temporary runny nose and sneezing without other abnormal symptoms, it is not ruled out that it will be stimulated by foreign objects or odors, such as dust, hair, pollen, pungent odor, etc. This is normal, and pet owners can carefully check whether there are foreign objects on the dog's nose.
2. Cold.
If the dog has a runny nose, accompanied by symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and lack of mental health, it is likely to be a cold.
In this case, it is recommended that pet owners keep the dog warm in time, and then use it in time + Ailiwei's special combination for pet colds. Do not use human medicine indiscriminately to restore the dog's health.
3. Caused by rhinitis.
Runny nose in dogs may also be caused by accidental rhinitis. Dogs with rhinitis mainly show that their noses are itchy, sneezing, and snot from time to time, often mucus-like purulent snot, and even bloodshot, making them relatively difficult to breathe.
In the face of rhinitis, pet owners can rinse the dog's nasal cavity with medication under the guidance of a veterinarian, and then rinse with anti-inflammatory agents. In severe cases, surgery may be required.
4. Beware of canine distemper.
When dogs suffer from early distemper, they also have runny nose and sneezing. Therefore, pet owners should not only investigate the above situation, but also be alert to malignant diseases such as canine distemper.
Once the dog has bidirectional heat, depression, diarrhea, even purulent nasal, no eating or drinking, etc., it is best to buy special canine distemper test strips as soon as possible for testing, or take them directly to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment.