Why is my dog always congested, sneezing, and rubbing his nose?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog seems like he's congested. I feel like he's always been this way since we adopted him. I see him sometimes rubbing his snout like it's itching, and he seems to sneeze, or something similar to it, kind of a lot. He also breaths like he's trying to clear out his nose sometimes. One vet I talked to prescribed him medicine for a cough, and another vet I took him to never noticed, and I forgot to mention it while there. I'm just really unsure what to do. Should I be concerned?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD 169

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Published on February 20th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Gambit! I would have him rechecked and discuss if allergies are a possibility. The vet can try some prescription antihistamines like hydroxyzine or Temaril P. I doubt it's an infection with out mucopurulent nasal discharge. Since he's had these symptoms since you got him I doubt it's life threatening but likely uncomfortable for him. I hope this helps and i wish Gambit the best!

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