Reply #12: My first suspicion would be [View All]

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that whatever has been inflaming the little dude's nose responded to the antibiotic. 'Panting like a dog' may well have been his way of breathing while the fluids (either from an infection around an object or sinus congestion in general) ran through his sinuses. And, of course, stress. But I'll bet he turned down the water because he wasn't sure he'd be able to breathe through his nasal passages.

Poor little guy, I hope he feels better.