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Dog sneezes but is in good spirits

Dog sneezing but in good spirits may be due to various reasons such as foreign object stimulation, colds, viral diseases, etc.. If the dog has no other symptoms and the sneezing frequency is low, it is generally a normal situation, possibly caused by inhaling dust, cold air, etc.. However, if the dog also has symptoms like coughing, running nose, and high sneezing frequency, it could be due to a cold or viral disease, and it is necessary to go to the pet hospital immediately for inspection and consultation with the doctor for medication treatment.

  1. Foreign object stimulation

Dog's nose is very sensitive. If foreign objects such as dust, hair, water, and irritating gases enter the nose, it can cause discomfort in the dog's nasal cavity, leading to sneezing. If this is the case, the owner can help the dog clean the nasal cavity and open the windows for ventilation. Generally, the dog can recover normally after the irritant disappears.

  1. Cold

If the dog sneezes along with symptoms like running nose, coughing, and fever, it is very likely to have a cold. If the small dog is in good spirits, you can give it some cold medicine according to its weight and take good care of its warmth. Avoid bathing, blowing wind, and taking it outside. In general, the condition should improve.

  1. Viral diseases

If the small dog has not been vaccinated and has a sneezing attack, it may also be infected with viral diseases such as canine coronavirus and canine parainfluenza virus. Because the initial symptoms are similar to colds, with symptoms like sneezing, running nose, coughing, and fever, it is difficult for the owner to distinguish. It is still recommended to take the dog to the pet hospital to check for infectious diseases and take timely treatment measures.