Why do dogs noses run?

A runny nose can be a big deal for a dog, who has 220 million smell receptors compared to your 5 million. And while nose discharge can be a sign of something as simple as your dog's excitement that you're home, it can also be a symptom of a problem as serious as cancer. read more

If your dog has a middle ear disease, it may decrease the normal secretions and cause the animal to secrete an abnormal amount of mucus. Remember that it is normal for your dog to sneeze and have a nasal discharge, just as it is for humans. read more

Treatment of Runny Nose in Dogs Treatment of runny nose in dogs varies depending upon the diagnosis. Allergies require determination of the cause of the reaction: it may be seasonal, or something around your house that you can eliminate. read more