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My dog has a runny nose and sore throat. What home remedies work?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 10 months old

My dog is suffering from cold he has a flowing nose and harsh throat .pleae tell me some home remidies

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 7th, 2017

This is probably an upper respiratory infection, there are no remedies for that it usually resolves within 2 weeks without treatment, in some cases if it gets severe an antibiotic course would be needed.

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  • Published on April 24th, 2017

    These signs can be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection. The only quite effective remedy that you can try back home is to prepare hot water in the tub and let your dog breathe the steam (without letting your dog into the water). Let your dog inhale the steam for about ten minutes. If not resolving a check up and eventually antibiotics are required. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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