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My dogs and puppies have yellow snot and are coughing. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 14 days old | 55 lbs

All my dogs and puppies have yellow snot coming out of there noses and so.e are coughing. All over 6 weeks okd what can i use to help them??

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on May 27th, 2019

Poor pups! Yellow nasal discharge is generally a sign of a bacterial upper respiratory infection, so you will need to see a veterinarian for antibiotics to treat this effectively. I would recommend taking them in for an exam tomorrow, if possible. In the meantime, you can bringing them into the bathroom with you while you take a hot shower - the steam and moisture will often help to break up the nasal secretions and make them feel a bit better until you are able to see the vet. You can also use a warm washcloth to clean their noses as often as needed, to make it easier for them to breathe.

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