Why is my dog losing appetite, sneezing, and coughing after hunting?

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Trigo is adorable! It is concerning that Trigo has lost his appetite. The coughing and sneezing, especially if accompanied by nasal discharge can be caused by an upper respiratory infection or even pneumonia. These conditions require a veterinary exam and potentially bloodwork and x-rays to diagnose and treat. I recommend having Trigo seen by a vet as soon as possible. He should be seen immediately if he is unresponsive or you believe he is having trouble breathing. I hope all is well!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Coughing can be a sign of many conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis, heart disease, among many other possibilities. Loss of appetite can be observed with many conditions such as gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, kidney disease, pancreatitis, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have Hooch evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Likely diagnostics to be performed include thoracic radiographs, abdominal ultrasound and bloodwork. Treatment would be dependent on findings. Good luck and have a good day!

Based on your description it is likely mild allergies causing some nasal drainage. Over time allergies can also cause rhinitis in pets, which presents as snorting (stertor) sounds. If things don’t improve to seem to be bothering Remus your vet can prescribe some antihistamines to try or even some allergy medications. Secondary bacterial infections can also develop which typically cause decreased appetite, a low grade fever sometimes and yellow or geeen drainage from the nose. If you see those symptoms then it’s best to get him treated soon with a short course of antibiotics. Otherwise you may be able to wait things out to see if his allergies clear up. Using Heppa filters, frequent dusting and Benadryl can help with mild allergies in pets. I hope this helps and best wishes with your pet Remus. Here is more information on rhinitis in pets. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=3565

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Rocco. I'm sorry to hear he is not feeling well. It is possible he has an upper respiratory tract infection. This will cause sneezing and can affect a dog's appetite. He could also be painful somewhere causing him to shake and hide. He will need to see his veterinarian to determine the exact cause of his symptoms and start him on treatment. Good luck!

Most of the signs you are describing 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!

It could be that Jules now has a respiratory infection. I would try gently warming up wet food for her to tempt her to eat, and you can add water to it to get more water into her. You can also try using a humidifier or bringing her into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. Definitely call the vet in the morning to make an appointment for her to be seen, as you do not want her to go long without drinking and eating. I hope this helps!

HI, at home you can clean his nose gently with cotton wool and lukewarm water and encourage Buster to eat with food or syringe feeding, but I recommend to see your vet for more specific treatment for this condition. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach !