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My dog is wheezing, coughing, and has a runny nose. What's wrong?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 10 months old | 10 lbs

Dogs are wheezy, runny nose but clear and coughing.

3 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 9th, 2016

It sounds like PD may have a respiratory infection. I would take her into the vet for an exam tomorrow. She may benefit from some antibiotics to help with the infection. In the meantime, she's congested, 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.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on December 7th, 2016
If Bruno has a runny nose and sounds congested, then he could have a respiratory infection. I would take him into the vet in the morning for an exam, as he could benefit from some antibiotics. Tonight, you can try a home remedy to see if that helps with his congestion. You can try using a humidifier or bringing him 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.
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on February 20th, 2019
Hi, and thanks for your question.
This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed.
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