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My puppy has a runny nose and cough after daycare. Allergies or virus?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Female | spayed | 9 months and 5 days old | 40 lbs

Hi! My 9 month old pup has had a runny nose along with occasional coughing and a what seems like a nose clearing thing. She will continually exhale out of her nose with some force for a few seconds. She is still active and will eat. This has been happening since i took her to day care about 2 weeks ago. Allergies? Virus picked up at the day care? Something stuck in her nose? Thanks!

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on April 8th, 2019

The most likely causes are an infection or allergies. An object stuck in the nose is possible but typically tends to be one sided and will start to have greenish discharge. If she starts to get worse or doesn’t get better, have her examined by her veterinarian. Hope she continues improving. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

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