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My puppy is sneezing with boogers. When should I take him to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 12 days old | 25 lbs

My puppy (14 weeks) keeps sneezing and boogers keep coming out. There’s no cough and he doesn’t seem to be having a hard time breathing. Still pretty playful! Is there something I can give him to help? Should I visit a local vet?

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on March 4th, 2020

It sounds like an upper respiratory infection. I would recommend having Riggs evaluated by a vet since he is so young. Sometimes these infections can be bacterial and quickly wiped out with antibiotics. Others could develop into coughing or pneumonia.

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