My dog is wheezing, coughing, and has a runny nose. What can I do?

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I have a toy poodle she is 7 to 8 yrs old, today is the 3rd day that she's been wheezing/coughing now a runny nose she's eating and drinking and potting like normal but I can jus tell she's not acting her normal happy self.. I'm jus worried and I don't have the money or a way to a vet right now. Is there anything I can do?? She's never been sick before. And she isn't spayed. Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Pebbles. You can try to allow her to breathe the mist from a hot shower to loosen up her mucus and clear her airways. This may or may not help. If this is a viral infection and Pebbles is otherwise eating and drinking, than this may resolve on its own. If this is some sort of infection (upper respiratory or tooth root abscess or pneumonia) then Pebbles will likely require medical intervention. If Pebbles is not improving or getting worse, she will need to be seen by her veterinarian. Monitor for any signs of vomiting, severe lethargy, anorexia, labored breathing, coughing or worsening discharge. If any of these are noted, then Pebbles should be evaluated. Hope this helps and best of luck.

My dog is wheezing, coughing, and has a runny nose. What can I do?

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