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My dog keeps sneezing and coughing, but Zyrtec isn't helping. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | 7 years and 4 months old | 9 lbs

My dog is always sneezing and coughing. She is on zyrtek but it's not helping. Why?

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on July 19th, 2017

I am sorry Gigi is having this problem. IF an over the counter anti histamine is not helping I would recommend having him examined by a vet, A range of issues can cause chronic sneezing and coughing. IT is possible Gigi has something stuck in her nose like a piece of grass, has an upper respiratory infection, allergies, asthma, lung disease or even heart disease. Having her listened to by a vet would be the most helpful. They might also want to take x-rays of her lungs to make sure they look normal.

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