My dog is coughing and snorting with snot bubbles. What should I do?

Poor Bella! At home, you can also try using a humidifier or bringing her into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. Unfortunately, respiratory infections do typically require a visit to the vet for medications such as antibiotics, and I would recommend bringing her into one tomorrow. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com

Hello. I am sorry that Bella is unwell. This sounds serious enough that I would really encourage you to have her examined as soon as possible. Coughing & heavy breathing can be a sign of infection from bacterial or fungal sources ( pneumonia ), inflammation from chronic bronchitis, heartworm disease, or cancer. I hope you can have her seen soon so the appropriate treatment can be started. The longer you wait, the more potential for permanent lung damage to occur. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Coughing can be a sign of many conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis, heart disease, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have Harley evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Likely diagnostics to be performed include thoracic radiographs and bloodwork. Treatment would be dependent on findings. Good luck and have a good night!

I recommend to have Bella examined by the veterinarian. The coughing could be related to an infection. The walking funny is not expected and is a little more worrisome. Small puppies cannot regulate their blood sugar well and are prone to low blood sugar. It's best to play it safe and have Bella examined today if possible. Here are a few links which will help: https://www.petcoach.co/article/puppy-hypoglycemia-low-blood-sugar/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/getting-acquainted-for-life-bringing-home-a-new-puppy/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/vaccination-recommendations-for-puppies-puppy-shots/ Congratulations on adding Bella to your family.

I'm sorry Chiquita isn't feeling well. I am worried that she may have a very serious problem going on. I don't see her age noted. If she is an older girl, my first concern would be some type of cancer. Either primary lung cancer or spread of cancer to the lungs (the primary cancer is somewhere else such as in the lymph nodes, liver, etc), could result in heavy breathing and coughing. Other possible causes include pneumonia and heart failure. Sneezing blood could be related, or it could be a separate issue. Sneezing blood could be a sign of a nasal tumor or foreign material such as a grass seed in the nose. You can use a cool mist humidifier nearby where she is resting; this may bring her some relief. Offer her a variety of soft food, as well as plain chicken and or peanut butter to try to entice her to eat if she's not eating-- however DO NOT force feed her as this could result in her aspirating the food (the food going into her lungs rather than into her stomach) which would worsen the problem. Get her to a vet if at all possible. A vet's office may be able to direct you to a low cost clinic in your area. You could also consider applying for Care Credit; which gives you a period of time (usually 6 or 12 months) to pay of the balance interest free. Here is the website: https://www.carecredit.com/vetmed/?dtc=Q640&exact=care%20credit%20for%20pets&sitecode=CCDTCSEMQ640&gclid=CjwKCAjwpIjZBRBsEiwA0TN1r_bz-ABB4SjQyGZd2mNjhlCo5ifWA41i0S4BgGmVCGLkICQKIeUN7RoCgTIQAvD_BwE I hope thats helpful for you. Sending best wishes to you and Chiquita!

Given Bella's age, my first thought on this cough is that it may be due to heart disease. That can be common in older dogs, and it would get worse over time. I would take her into the vet in the morning for a physical exam, and possibly blood work, a urinalysis, and chest x-rays. If she does have heart disease, the vet can prescribe medications for her symptoms. Unfortunately it's not curable, but it can be managed with medication. I hope this helps!

Hunter should be seen by a vet for this problem as it could be something serious like heart disease causing his coughing. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Check out these resources to see if one can help you, and please make an appointment with a vet. Best of luck.