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My dog has yellow nose discharge, sneezes, wheezes, and mouth breathing.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Male | unneutered | 12 years and 9 months old | 5 lbs

My dog ( a miniature poodle) has a gooey substance around his nose it is a yellow/white color. He also sneezes and somewhat wheezes often. He also looks like he always has his mouth slightly open for him to breath instead of through his nose. (he does experience seizures but we are familiar with them and happen more rarely) What do you think could be wrong with him? Also, What should I do to help him?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 27th, 2017

Oh no, poor Ruffus! From your picture, it looks like he is quite ill. I see significant discharge from his eye, and that mucus from his nose is quite thick. He could be suffering from a severe respiratory infection causing his symptoms. If he's breathing through his mouth, then it is likely because he is very congested. Ruffus could also have an eye infection causing the discharge, and any problem with the eye should be considered an emergency because it's such an important and delicate structure. He does need to see a vet immediately for these symptoms so he can be treated. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 27th, 2017

    Poor Ruffus! I see you made another post that included pictures of him, and I did answer the question. For your reference, I will post my response to that question, which will apply to this additional post, below: Oh no, poor Ruffus! From your picture, it looks like he is quite ill. I see significant discharge from his eye, and that mucus from his nose is quite thick. He could be suffering from a severe respiratory infection causing his symptoms. If he's breathing through his mouth, then it is likely because he is very congested. Ruffus could also have an eye infection causing the discharge, and any problem with the eye should be considered an emergency because it's such an important and delicate structure. He does need to see a vet immediately for these symptoms so he can be treated. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

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