Help ! Clear fluid running through the nose

[manrav]

Hello Everyone, want your expert opinion about this problem. Simba is running clear fluid(Just like water) through his nose. Its been like this for couple of weeks. Last week I took him to a vet who is all about $$$, He proposed a $200 bill which includes couple of injections and pills(Antibiotic and Anti inflammatory) , I declined the shots but got the pills instead. He asked me finish the bottle of Anitbiotics and asked him to see once the bottle is done. Highly overpriced. Also I have read so many good things about Coconut Oil (organic and unrefined) and started feeding him, he absolutely loves it. But anyways, any suggestions on the clear running fluid?

Thanks

 

[scorning]

My dog get clear runny noses sometimes, when I took him to the vet they told me not to worry unless it changed to a thick yellow consistency, the dog's behavior changes (lethargic, not eating), or they have a fever. Said it could just be seasonal allergies (was a high pollen time). I try to avoid antibiotics unless it is really necessary, and if you take them, would recommend also giving a probiotic.

 

[angelbears]

Agree 100%

 

[Smokeycat]

Dogs can also get colds just like humans and sometimes it can take awhile to cure itself. My vet has told me that unless it is having a severe adverse effect on their quality of life its best to just let it run its course.

 

[manrav]

Thank you all for the replies. All the other activities are quite normal no issues. I will stop using antibiotics and will continue to watch him.

 

[musicdeb]

Vets are very quick to prescribe antibiotics. I agree, stop antibiotics unless it becomes green or yellow discharge or accompanied by a persistent, productive cough.

 

[DennasMom]

I think I'd find a new vet... clear discharge is not a problem that antibiotics would help... and antibiotics wreak havoc on the natural immune system.
I agree with Deb, if there were bacterial infection, you would see some major color (yellow or green) and it would be sticky stuff.

Clear, loose nasal drip I don't think is a problem at all.

Could just be dry in the house, so the sinuses are staying flushed - which is a good way to keep germs and viruses OUT of the body.