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My dog has allergies and is sneezing for 5 days. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 1 year and 3 months old | 30 lbs

My dog has been sneezing for 5 days. He does have allergies

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on March 26th, 2017

Allergies in dogs typically present as skin irritation with itching, but some dogs also have intestinal inflammation as a result of food allergies, or respiratory changes, but the respiratory changes/sneezing are less common. If Bear has only been sneezing with clear nasal discharge, and his skin looks normal and he has not been itching, I would think allergies are less likely. Most dogs sneeze as a result of nasal irritation, infection, foreign bodies, etc. If Bear's nasal discharge is yellow or green, or he has not been eating, drinking or acting normally, he needs to be seen by his vet. Otherwise, monitor his sneezing for changes and take him to his vet if it gets worse.

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    Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

    Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

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    If the sneezing fails to improve in 2-3 days or Bears develops nasal discharge or coughing, you should follow up with your veterinarian. A foreign object, upper respiratory infection-viral, nasal mites, fungal disease and/or allergies could be the cause.

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