My dog is sneezing after sniffing ground and chewing twigs. Serious?

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Hello! My dog started sneezing yesterday after being outside for about 20 minutes. He always walks around with his nose in the ground and chews on twigs and leaves. He is sneezing in blocks of about 5-10 (which is hilarious because I sneeze the same way) but now I’m worried it might be something more serious? I have not noticed any bleeding or discharge and he is sneezing less than yesterday so far. Please let me know what you think, thank you! Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | 4 months old | 8.4 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Todd. There is always a chance he could have something stuck in his nose such as plant debris or dirt. It could also be possible that he has allergies. However, if you think he is getting better then continue to monitor him for the following signs. If something is stuck in his nose - He may continue to sneeze, develop thick mucoid discharge or bleeding, paw or rub his nose on the ground and be very uncomfortable. If he is having allergies or an upper respiratory tract infection - his sneezing may wax and wane, he may have lethargy, a decreased appetite, and potentially ocular discharge. If any of these are noted and he does not seem to be improving then he should be seen by his veterinarian. Hope this helps and best of luck.

My dog is sneezing after sniffing ground and chewing twigs. Serious?

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