Why is my dog sneezing and congested every morning? Is it serious?

Tiny Tim is a little old man and just like in people old dogs can get congestive heart failure. Having fluid in his chest, coughing at night while sleeping, exercise intolerance can certainly point towards such a congestive condition. Of course he could also have contracted an upper respiratory infection or inhaled a foreign body that is now stuck somewhere in the upper airways. You should take Tiny Tim to your veterinarian for a geriatric exam. A respiratory infection is usually treated with antibiotics and sometimes anti-inflammatories, A foreign body needs to be found and removed, and if a heart condition is diagnosed, he will be prescribed diuretics and medication to help the heart do its job more effectively. Your vet will want to do blood tests and an x-ray of the chest.

Please arrange to have her rechecked by your vet, pacing and reluctance to lie restfully can be an indication of fluid in the lungs requiring an adjustment in medications as soon as possible. Respiratory infection is also common in dogs with heart disease and should be ruled out as soon as possible

That could be actually due to an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or potentially to a foreign body in the nasal passage. Usually a foreign body would cause continuous sneezing though. I would recommend a check up and appropriate treatment that may be based on antibiotics.

Gabby may have a mild upper respiratory infection. if she seems fine otherwise, and the congestion seems to be getting better, then she is dealing with it on her own just fine and I wouldn't worry. If her symptoms worsen, or if she stops eating and playing normally, then she likely needs an exam by a vet and some antibiotics and perhaps antihistamines. Hope that helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is possibly due to an upper respiratory infection. This is something that if confirmed, your veterinarian could prescribe antibiotics. I recommend that you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Best of luck!

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Guido. Unfortunately without seeing him in person, I can't say what is going on, so therefore cannot suggest what to give him. There could be a couple of things causing this problem, such as heart disease, allergies, or a respiratory infection, all of which have different treatments. You need to have him seen by a vet to diagnose what is causing this so he can be treated correctly. Best of luck.

This could be allergy related. You can give 1/2 tablet of adult 25mg Benadryl twice a day to see if this helps. If the coughing becomes more persistent or doesn't improve I would contact your vet for an exam to ensure her heart sounds okay. I hope this helps!