dog sneezing causes
Causes of Excessive Sneezing in Dogs. Dogs may sneeze occasionally when they inhale an irritant, and the sneezing is an attempt to eliminate the irritant. However, excessive sneezing may be caused by a number of medical conditions such as: Allergic reactions to various substances in the environment. Infections affecting the respiratory tract.
Our dogs donât usually sneeze for the same reasons we do, for example, as a result of allergies or a cold. Common causes of persistent sneezing in dogs include foreign bodies in the nose (including foxtails), nasal Aspergillus infections, nasal mites, and nasal tumors. Some dogs â especially small breeds â sneeze when theyâre excited. Some dogs âreverse sneeze,â a respiratory event that isnât actually a sneeze at all.