my dog has a cold??

[cbigs]

My 11 yr old sheltie seems to have a cold... Snotty , sniffing really freaking loud snoring more at night, bit sorry for himself, less appetite . Online it says yes this happens just treat them like you would a human basically . I think cos he's old I'm just a bit worried has anyone else had this ? Does it just go? in my life I've never seen or heard of a dog with a cold ...

[Cunties]

My pug had laryngitis once. Quietest two weeks of her and my neighbours life

[sparechange]

Could it be hayfever? My lab gets it and has the same symptoms as me. She gets the same medication as me every morning to deal with it now

[cbigs]

I guess it could be but he's never had this before in 11 years so hay fever seems unlikely . He's literally snotty sniffing up nice bit low key. Snoring louder .
Dunno , just dead surprised to hear dogs get colds . Suppose I'm trying to avoid a vets bill if it's not needed but not wanting him to suffer if it is really ...