Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | unneutered | 5 years old
What do it mean when my dog starts to acting like he cant breath through his nose, its sort of like he got asthma.
1 Answer
Published on March 1st, 2018
Hello, and thank you for your question! It sounds like Prince may be congested, which can be a sign of an upper respiratory tract infection, also known as kennel cough. Other possibilities include a nasal foreign body, such as a grass awn stuck in his nostril, or reverse sneezing syndrome. If the behavior continues over the next 24 hours, I would recommend taking Prince to the vet. They can help determine the cause of his symptoms and prescribe the appropriate medication if necessary. In the meantime, monitor him closely, and try to video tape the episodes if they happen again. This will be valuable information to bring to your vet. I hope this helps, and that prince feels better soon!
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