My dog has yellow snot, coughs, and no energy. What should I do?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Blacky. Based on your picture and description, he could have a respiratory tract infection. This could be due to an upper respiratory tract infection such as a cold, but dogs can also develop pneumonia. This is an infection deep within the lungs. In the case, the dog typically has difficulty breathing or uses more effort to breathe. Most dogs will have a fever and will refuse to eat and drink. Either way, he will need to see a veterinarian for treatment. I hope this information helps!

It looks like and sounds like from your description that your dog has a respiratory infection. I would recommend that he be seen by your veterinarian as he needs some prescription antibiotics due to the thick nasal discharge. Your pet is contagious to all other dogs and should be isolated from any contact with any other dogs.

It would be best to have Odin examined by your veterinarian to diagnose"simple" upper respiratory infection or something more serious such as distemper. If indicated, antibiotics can be started to treat infection or to prevent secondary infection. Your vet can also determine if supportive care is needed.

It could be a cold that he caught from dog camp. I would recommend taking Atlas to a veterinarian since he may need antibiotics especially with the kind of nasal discharge he is having. At the veterinarian they will also listen to his lungs to make sure they are clear and he doesn't have bronchitis or starting with pneumonia. I would also recommend not having him be around other dogs until he is feeling much better. I hope Atlas feels better soon and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Poor Jake. If the snot is green or yellow in color then he will need to see a vet because this is an upper respiratory secondary bacterial infection. A short course of antibiotics should clear this up as long as he doesn't have any other complications. If he is having a hard time breathing you can use a humidifier or place him in the bathroom with the shower running for about 10 minutes to help moisturizer his nasal passage and break up some of the mucous until you can get him seen by your vet. Also offering him slightly warmed cans of wet dog food can entice him to eat if his appetite has decreased somewhat. After he is better I would make it a point to get his Bordetella vaccine done every 6 months to help protect him from upper respiratory infections in the future. I hope your furry friend feels better soon. Take care.

Poor Nova! I am sorry to hear that she is not feeling well. It sounds as though Nova may have an upper respiratory infection. She should definitely be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible, especially since she is so young. Because she is a puppy her immune system is not completely developed making her more susceptible to illness. We want to make sure that a veterinarian evaluates her before her symptoms progress, as it is much easier on all parties involved to get her symptoms under control early rather than waiting until she is severely ill. The veterinarian can prescribe the appropriate medications to get Nova feeling better and being a puppy. Unfortunately there is nothing over the counter to remedy this; however, until you can get her in to be seen you can steam up the bathroom and sit in there with Nova for about 5-10 mins to give her some relief. This will only help give her some relief from the stuffy nose. She ultimately needs to be seen by a vet to clear up things for good. I hope this was helpful and that Nova gets better very soon.

It sounds like Stormy has an infection. I would recommend to take Stormy into the vet for an exam. The runny stool should be examined for worms and giardia and these treated if they are found. Puppies commonly get viruses and bacterial infections which should generally clear up with medications. I hope this helps!