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My dog has a stuffy nose and snot bubbles. What can I do to help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 7 years and 10 months old | 7.5 lbs

My dog has a stuffy nose it sounds like and sometimes blows snot bubbles what can I do for her.

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 24th, 2017

Poor girl. It sounds like Macie may have an upper respiratory infection. You should have her seen by your vet within the next 24-48 hrs and they will put her on a short course of antibiotics to hopefully clear things up. Most upper respiratory infections in dogs are caused by a bacteria, so this is the proper and only course of treatment that will help resolve her symptoms. I hope that Macie has a full and speedy recovery. Take care.

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    Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

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    Hi sorry to hear Macie is congested. I would get her checked out by your veterinarian. In the meantime, you can run the shower in a small bathroom with door shut until it gets all steamy. Then place Macie in there for 10-15 min a few times of day to help break up the mucous. Good luck.

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