Any
instance of nasal discharge, cough, decrease in appetite, lethargy, difficulty breathing or change in attitude should be addressed by your veterinarian immediately.
If you ever notice ulcerations on your pet's nose or a large
amount of nasal discharge make sure to have your pet examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible.
Most veterinarians will take swabbed
samples of nasal discharge and submit them to a diagnostic laboratory for evaluation, including microscopic assessment of the cells in the samples (a process called cytology) and possibly for bacterial culture and sensitivity.
The veterinarian will need to do a physical examination and take oro - pharyngeal (throat) swabs and
swabs of nasal discharge.
He does have a
bit of nasal discharge but doesn't sneeze much and he snores when he sleeps, but other than that his breathing seems okay.
Nasal cancer is a common
cause of nasal discharge, bleeding, excessive sneezing, and several other symptoms in middle - aged to older dogs, and occasionally in cats.
A 14 year old male castrated Domestic Shorthair cat was presented to the emergency service at a large referral center for
evaluation of nasal discharge and swelling over the nose.
Train clients that as soon as a horse exhibits
signs of a nasal discharge, cough, fever or diarrhea, it should instantly be quarantined from other horses and you should be called in to investigate.
In severe cases affected horses stop eating, have a fever, are depressed, and may have copious amounts
of nasal discharge.