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My puppy is puffing air from nose. Is it a cold? Should I call vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Aussie Doodle | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 13 days old | 9 lbs

My puppy makes a noise like he is puffing out some air out of his nose. He does it almost once every 2 hours. Does it mean he has cold? Should we take him to the vet?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 5th, 2020

Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service

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