My dog has a runny nose and cold. What medicine does a vet prescribe?

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What medicine would doctor prescribed mostly for runny nose or satarting of cold in dog ? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

If Bruno had a respiratory infection (a cold), then the vet would likely prescribe antibiotics. A runny nose could also be caused by allergies, which would require anti-histamines. It's important he's seen by a vet so that the cause of the runny nose can be diagnosed, and treated appropriately.

My dog has a runny nose and cold. What medicine does a vet prescribe?

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