My dog has a bloody runny nose from one nostril. Any home remedies?

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A black lab I take care of has had a runny nose out of one nostril for about 2 weeks now. The mucus was cloudy and yellow and is now gooey and bloody (for about a week now). I have talked to the owner twice about it who does not want to take the dog to the vet due to limited funds. Are there any home remedies I can use for this doggie? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

That sounds very concerning for Blackjack. I doubt there's much you are going to be able to do at home to help him. Bloody nasal discharge is very concerning for a cancer, fungal infection or object lodged within the nose. A bacterial is possible but it doesn't generally get this bad and it usually effects both sides. Putting him in a steamy bathroom a couple times a day may help to loose things up in the nose and help it to drain better. An Omega 3 fatty acid can help improve the quality of the skin (make sure to get one for dogs). Keep the draining area very clean and always use something soft like a cotton ball to try to avoid the surrounding skin from getting infected. This pup should see the vet. There are two credit programs that clients commonly use to get funding. One is called Scratch and the other is called Care Credit. The owner can go online and find out if he is approved within 10 minutes. I hope this helps and best of luck. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog has a bloody runny nose from one nostril. Any home remedies?

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