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My dogs are sneezing and shaking heads. Is it a contagious infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | 15 lbs

my dog is sneezing constantly. she has given it to my other dog as well. they shake their head pretty violently. could it be hay fever?

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on July 25th, 2017

Sneezing that is apparently contagious is likely caused by some sort of upper respiratory or lower respiratory infection. Sometimes these ailments require antibiotics to resolve. I would consider bringing both of them into the veterinarian to have them looked over and treated if necessary. These sort of infections have a knack for getting worse if they go untreated, so I would recommend having this done sooner than later. Hope this helps!

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