What to do about thick yellow mucus in dogs

There are many causes for thick, yellow mucus in dogs, with the most common being respiratory infections. It may also be caused by diseases such as distemper, canine parainfluenza, and pneumonia. As there are many diseases that can cause these symptoms, it is recommended to go to a pet hospital for a clear diagnosis before treating accordingly, to avoid delaying the condition.

The causes of thick yellow mucus in dogs mainly include respiratory infections, distemper, canine parainfluenza, and pneumonia. Among them, respiratory infections have relatively mild symptoms, and are easier to treat when dogs have thick, yellow nasal discharge. Generally, it is recommended to use oral antibiotics containing ingredients such as doxycycline, along with Chinese herbs that clear heat and relieve fever, such as Maxing Shigansan.

Distemper and canine parainfluenza are viral infectious diseases, with distemper being particularly harmful to dogs. The clinical symptoms of these diseases are similar to those of common respiratory infections. If treated only for respiratory infections, the condition may be delayed. Diagnosis of distemper and canine parainfluenza usually involves antigen detection or PCR testing, but the accuracy of antigen detection is relatively low, and it should be combined with the dog's clinical symptoms and the course of the disease. The treatment principles for distemper and canine parainfluenza are to control virus replication, suppress coughing and wheezing, and prevent secondary infections.

Pneumonia is a more severe form of respiratory infection that usually spreads from upper respiratory infections. Treatment for pneumonia generally involves controlling bacterial infections, suppressing coughing and bleeding, and other necessary symptomatic treatments. If the dog is young or small, it has a certain risk of death when suffering from pneumonia, so timely and scientific treatment is essential.