Sneezing Rat Terrier?

Question

I just adopted a rat terrier 1yrs old. When he came home he was fine then the third day he started sneezing and coughing. The coughing stop but the sneezing continued and now he is snoting all over the place when he sneeze. He's not having breathing problems a little drainage from one eye. Any help please

Answer 1

Sounds like an upper respiratory infection. See the vet for some antibiotics and a check up.

Answer 2

Has he had all his shots plus a distemper shot?. Has he been sleeping under a fan or do u have air conditioning he is not used to?maybe there is something he is allergic to in your house.watery eyes and sneezing can be allergies. take him to the vet for his annual check up. Do not do over the counter stuff. find out the problem first. About 2 or 3 days is about all it takes for allergies to start up. kennel cough is not fatel it is very treatable but dont wait to long. I doubt it is kennel cough and I am not a vet assistant but from experience of having raised dogs this is my opinon

Answer 3

You have either kennel cough (which can be fatal) or an upper respiratory infection. It is crutial that he sees a vet and get some antibiotics asap. If you got him at a pet store or at the Humaine Society or a Breeder...they need to pay for this visit. The change of environment could have brought it on, but it was already there.

Get to the vet soon.

Answer 4

I have a rat terrior and a jack russell terrior, when they start sneezing it is usually after coming in the house after their "walk". They are indoor pets. Washing their face and front paws seems to help it go away. If you have tried this then you should see the vet.

Answer 5

kennel cough, take him to the vet and find out to be sure , you see when animals are togetther in cages they develop this infection but it can be cured with pills, my dog had it but to make sure go to the vet ...

Answer 6

allergies. my dog gets them sometimes

Answer 7

your dog maybe has allergies