My dog's green nose discharge returns after antibiotics. What's wrong?

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Hello. My dog has had a mucous discharge from her nose for over a year. 4-5/day, slightly green, goes away with antibiotics but comes back shortly after. Xrays of skull, nasal passageway, chest show nothing. Blood test showed elevated white blood cells and liver enzymes. Mood, appetite, weight, energy all normal. Any ideas what this may be? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 3 years and 11 months old | 57 lbs

Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA · Accepted Answer

This could be a fungal infection or an antibiotic resistant bacterial infection. If bacterial and fungal cultures have not yet been performed, I would recommend that you request them. I would also suggest a consultation with a veterinary internist for a rhinoscopy with possible biopsies. You can find one in your area on www.acvim.org.

My dog's green nose discharge returns after antibiotics. What's wrong?

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