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My 2-week-old puppy is breathing hard, crying, and has a runny nose.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chow Chow | Female | unspayed | 16 days old | 3 lbs

My puppy is 2 weeks n 3 day old n breathing diffrent n cry more n open it mouth like if somthing was there but theres nothing her nose is runny to

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Answered By Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 25th, 2017

I am worried that Bella may have pneumonia - which is fluid or infection of her lungs and has the symptoms you describe of open mouth labored breathing - running nose and less active/ crying. If she is not feeding as usual, you should take her to the emergency vet nearest to your home very quickly. They will probably recommend giving her oxygen, antibiotics and they will xray her chest to see how severe the problem is. Best of luck with Bella, I hope she does ok.

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