My dog has a blocked, runny nose and heavy breathing. Should I be concerned?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 8 months old
I noticed that my dog nose looked blocked on one side he has a runny nose on both sides when he has his mouth closed he breathing heavy. I put a little pressure around his nose and it didn't seem to hurt him. Should I be concerned?
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on July 26th, 2018
Your dog may be suffering from severe allergies affecting his upper airways, or an upper respiratory infection caused by bacteria, a virus or a fungus. I strongly recommend you make an appointment with your veterinarian for an exam and appropriate treatment.
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Published on January 14th, 2017
If he is stil breathing rapidly and acting abnormal than he should be examined by a vet to determine the cause. He could have an infection and your vet can take an x-ray to evaluate his heart and lungs and then prescribe medication to treat. He might need an antibiotic or other medications, depending on the diagnosis.
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Published on June 6th, 2019
Your pet needs to be seen by your vet right away. Any difficulty breathing should be treated as an emergency. Your pet could be having an allergic reaction, is in pain for some reason, anxious, could have fluid in or around the lungs due to a heart condition, there are a number of possibilities. Your vet will do an exam, bloodwork and x-rays to determine the cause for the symptoms and get your pet started on treatment.
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