How can I help my congested dog breathe easier with home remedies?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 11 years and 2 months old | 15 lbs
My dog is super congested..what can i do for her at home
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on February 20th, 2017
You could put a humidifier in the room with her and/or put her in the bathroom while you shower to moisturize her nasal passages and help her breath easier. She might also need an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory so you could have her examined by a vet to prescribe.
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Related Answers from Veterinarians
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Published on November 19th, 2016
Poor Toby! If he's congested, you can also try using a humidifier or bringing him into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. You can also put him in a small room with a vaporizer (just the steam, don't use medicine) to see if that helps with his breathing. If he begins to have a lot of difficulty breathing, including high respiratory rate while resting and bluish gums, you will need to rush him into an ER vet right away.
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Published on November 22nd, 2018
Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. It sounds like he has an upper respiratory tract infection based on the symptoms you have described. He will need to see his veterinarian if the coughing persists. In the meantime, you can turn the shower to hot and close the bathroom door. Allow the steam to build up. Then place him in the bathroom to breathe the warm humid air. This can ease congestion. It is unlikely that he acquired the infection from you, but it is possible. I hope this information helps!
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