my dog has a cold??

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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 ...

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

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

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 ...