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My dog is sneezing, shaking, runny nose, not eating. Emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 8 months old | 11 lbs

My dog is sneezing and shaking for 2-3 days. He also has runny nose. He stops eating and drinking today, and seems like very weak. He just lies down at the same place for the whole day without walking around. What is wrong with him? Should I take him to emergency?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 31st, 2019

Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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