rhinitis in a dog

Basset Momma · 02-08-2005, 08:14 PM

We've recently adopted a dachsund mix pup- about a year old- He's had a cough and the vet said it was most likely kennel cough- could be caused by several viruses. He's been sick about 10 days and seemed beter. Started with a green runny nose today -no fever- no vomiting or diarrhea- no eye discharge- vet says no pneumonia- the problem is it now brings the possibility of distemper into play- and of course I worry about my hounds (ages 1-8) though their shots are up to date. Does anyone know of other illnesses that might have the green nasal discharge or is distemper the only one? I've kept the babies apart as much as possible- they have different sleeping areas and I try not to let them out at the same time but obviously I can't completely quarantine at home- Any other suggestions?- Wendy

Betsy Iole · 02-08-2005, 08:49 PM

Nasal discharges can have numerous causes, including viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic (mites), foreign body, etc. This sign may reflect a respiratory problem, dental disease, underlying immunosuppression, or some types of GI disease. Purulent discharges are often associated with bacterial or fungal infections. Sending warm wishes for a speedy recovery.

02-08-2005, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Basset Momma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,305	rhinitis in a dog We've recently adopted a dachsund mix pup- about a year old- He's had a cough and the vet said it was most likely kennel cough- could be caused by several viruses. He's been sick about 10 days and seemed beter. Started with a green runny nose today -no fever- no vomiting or diarrhea- no eye discharge- vet says no pneumonia- the problem is it now brings the possibility of distemper into play- and of course I worry about my hounds (ages 1-8) though their shots are up to date. Does anyone know of other illnesses that might have the green nasal discharge or is distemper the only one? I've kept the babies apart as much as possible- they have different sleeping areas and I try not to let them out at the same time but obviously I can't completely quarantine at home- Any other suggestions?- Wendy __________________ -Wendy Mom to Samantha, Jake, Cuddy, Frodo, & Indy

02-08-2005, 08:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Betsy Iole Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 4,901	Re: rhinitis in a dog Nasal discharges can have numerous causes, including viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic (mites), foreign body, etc. This sign may reflect a respiratory problem, dental disease, underlying immunosuppression, or some types of GI disease. Purulent discharges are often associated with bacterial or fungal infections. Sending warm wishes for a speedy recovery. __________________ Betsy, Mom to CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Caper UD RE TD BHCA-VC CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Cuppa Joe TD CH Bugle Bay's AllUCanEat Buffet CDX RN TDX NA CGC BHCA-VCX, 1996-2008 "Bugsie" UDX NA NAJ CGC, 1991-2006

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