Why is my dog sneezing so much, especially around smoke or cleaning?

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Daisy seems to be sneezing more so when I'm outside smoking and she always to want to be next to me or on my lap. I've noticed it when she's outside or I'm cleaning the house. Could she have allergies and could have her being a long haired chihuahua has something to do with it? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 9 months and 5 days old | 6 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Cigarette smoke is a respiratory irritant to dogs, so that could be why Daisy is sneezing more when she is outside with you. In the future, I would avoid having her with you when you are smoking, keep her indoors. Allergies could also be playing a part in her sneezing, and Daisy could be allergic to environmental allergies and cleaners in the home. I recommend having her seen by a vet for blood tests to diagnose if she does have allergies, and your vet can prescribe medications to help her symptoms.

Why is my dog sneezing so much, especially around smoke or cleaning?

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