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Why is my dog tender on his side, sneezing, and agitated after a walk?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | neutered

My Jack Russell is very tender on his right side. He was sneezing a lot on his walk earlier and is not right since. He is very agitated.

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 4th, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. It is difficult to say for sure what the problem could be since I don't know if the right side means on his face, chest or abdomen. If he is tender on the right side of his face and sneezing, he could have something lodged in his sinus or a tumor that has been growing that has caused discomfort. If the right side of his body is painful, this could be due to trauma or something exerting pressure from the inside causing discomfort. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine him so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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