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Puppy has runny nose and sounds congested. Should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My puppy has runny nose and you hear the mocus when it breathes. What do i do? Can i use one of those things that you use on a baby to get the mocus out?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on August 6th, 2019

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! That is not likely to help much if at all due to the long nose of a dog. This is likely an upper respiratory infection. This is usually treated with antibiotics. I recommend that you have your pup evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for this possibility and start therapy accordingly. Best of luck!

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