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Why is my senior chihuahua sneezing, shaking, and making strange sounds?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 13 years and 1 month old

Hi I have a chihuahua whon is 13 yrs old. Over the last few weeks he has started sneezing. His whole body seems to shake and makes a weird noise. He often seems to do it when i come home or when i feed him.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 9th, 2017

This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or eventually to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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