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My puppy has yellow snot. When should I worry and take him to a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered

Hi Sir, My 40 day old GSD pup, discharging light yellowish mucus from nose. What should I do. To us it looks like normal cold. But I am really looking forward to your opinion as it's really young.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on June 5th, 2017

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.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    he is probably suffering from an upper respiratory infection, he is very young indeed and it could also be aspiration pneumonia which is a more complicated condition. either way you need to take Odin to the vet so they can check his lungs, he will probably need a course of antibiotics.

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