my puppy has trouble breathing

Question
I got a puppy a week ago but the first day i got my puppy she had trouble breathing, when she is slepping she snores a lot is that ok? she sneezes often and has a runny nose what should i do?

Answer
You should take your puppy to the veterinarian for a check-up.  Most puppies have a health guarantee and depending where you live, there is a Puppy Lemon Law.  Not too mention, puppies need a series of vaccinations and dewormings to stay healty.

Snoring in some breeds is normal.  If the puppy is struggling to breath, that is NOT normal and is a life-threatening problem.  The sleeping a lot could be because she is a puppy, running a fever, not getting enough of nutrition or even enough oxygen if she is having trouble breathing.  

The sneezing could be due to allergies or a respiratory infection brewing.  If there is any yellow or green color to the nasal discharge, this indicates an infection and again she must be seen by a vet.