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My dog has a runny nose, mucus, and is hacking. What's wrong?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 5 months and 11 days old | 30 lbs
Runny nose, noticeable mucous coming from nostrils, and hagging like something is stuck in his throat
1 Answer
Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH
Veterinarian
Published on October 22nd, 2017
Thanks for posting!
Oh dear-it sounds like Rocko has a upper respiratory infection! Possible causes may be bordetella infection (kennel cough), canine influenza, or canine distemper virus. I would highly recommend Rocko be taken to his nearest veterinarian today or tomorrow for an exam and antibiotics at the very least. Rocko may be IV fluids and other supportive medications as needed.
I hope you are able to get him in soon-thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
Oh dear-it sounds like Rocko has a upper respiratory infection! Possible causes may be bordetella infection (kennel cough), canine influenza, or canine distemper virus. I would highly recommend Rocko be taken to his nearest veterinarian today or tomorrow for an exam and antibiotics at the very least. Rocko may be IV fluids and other supportive medications as needed.
I hope you are able to get him in soon-thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
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