Sneezing in dogs

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✔ MRCVS
DVM
Reviewed by Dr. Deborah Brown
✔ MRCVS
BSc
BVM&S
FHEA
Updated October 16, 2025
4 min read

What to do

Causes

When to worry

Prevention

Diagnosis

Home treatment

Vet treatment

Risk

Other causes

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Sneezing in dogs

By
✔ MRCVS
DVM
Reviewed by Dr. Deborah Brown
✔ MRCVS
BSc
BVM&S
FHEA
Updated October 16, 2025
4 min read

Sneezing in dogs is different from reverse sneezing. The odd sneeze is not a cause for concern.

Dogs sneeze for a variety of reasons, just like humans. Some sneezes are more serious than others. Show your vet a video of your dog’s sneezing episode so we can determine what’s happening.

What you should do if your dog is sneezing >What you should do if your dog is sneezing [What to do

Why your dog may be sneezing >Why your dog may be sneezing [Causes

When you should worry about your dog sneezing >When you should worry about your dog sneezing [When to worry

How to prevent your dog from sneezing >How to prevent your dog from sneezing [Prevention

Is your dog reverse sneezing? >Is your dog reverse sneezing? [Diagnosis

How to look after a sneezing dog at home >How to look after a sneezing dog at home [Home treatment

How vets treat a sneezing dog >How vets treat a sneezing dog [Vet treatment

Are some dogs more at risk of sneezing than others? >Are some dogs more at risk of sneezing than others? [Risk

Other causes of sneezing in dogs >Other causes of sneezing in dogs [Other causes

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