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My pet keeps sneezing. What causes it and when to see a vet?

Updated On December 4th, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female | unspayed

What to do when she sneezes?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 28th, 2018

Sneezing is usually either a sign of allergy or a respiratory infection (more common), if this happens very often you should take Thea to the vet in order to get it treated, she will need an antibiotic course to resolve the infection.

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