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Why does my dog still have clear nasal discharge after antibiotics?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | neutered | 23 lbs

My dog has an infection and he was sneezing. The vet gave him some antibiotics. The sneezing stop but he still has some nasal discharge it clear. Is that normally the vet says he very healthy

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 15th, 2018

A clear discharge now after a course of antibiotics is a sign that any bacteria that may have been present in the discharge before, have now been eliminated. There may still be a clear discharge for a few more days but then this should stop. Trust your vet,

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