My dog is snorting and hacking. What's wrong and can I treat it at home?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Nutmeg. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. Coughing and sneezing are common signs of an upper respiratory tract infection. If so, she may need an antibiotic or cough medication. I hope this information helps!

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. What you're describing sounds as if Angel may have a respiratory infection. This could explain why he is so tired and lethargic. Rather than waiting until the infection potentially worsens, I would recommend having him examined by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate Diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. He will likely need an antibiotic to help treat this. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Poochie. Poor girl. There could be a couple of things going on with her causing this cough. It could be a respiratory infection, it could be a collapsing trachea, it could be kennel cough, or it could be something more serious like heart disease. I'd have her seen by a vet in the morning for this problem. The vet can diagnose what is causing it, and can treat her. I hope this helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Gizmo. I do recommend that she sees her veterinarian. While she could be experiencing allergies as they are common this time of year, a respiratory tract infection is also possible. Given how frequently her symptoms are occurring, I worry that she does have an infection. If so, she may need an antibiotic. In the meantime, you can place her the bathroom while you shower. The warm humid air can help lessen any congestion she may have. I hope this information helps!

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. I recommend that you have Harley evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Likely diagnostics to be performed include thoracic radiographs and bloodwork. Treatment would be dependent on findings. Good luck and have a good night!

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. The symptom you are describing could indicate an infection, allergies, respiratory disease, etc. If this has not resolved by now or it is worsening, I would recommend having a veterinarian examine her so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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