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Why is my puppy sneezing, biting paws, and breathing fast? Allergy?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature American Shepherd | Female | spayed | 2 months and 3 days old | 7 lbs

My puppy sneezes once in a while and I notice a little transparent mucus dots on the floor. My puppy is also in the biting phase but she keeps biting her paws and I am scared she is allergic or if this is normal. She also breaths quickly when sleeping.

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on July 18th, 2017

It sounds like she may have a mild allergy or a upper respiratory infection. With her being so small I would contact your vet for an exam and possible antibiotics. They will also be able to direct you with a appropriate anti-histamine for her size. If she hasn't already, she may also need her first set of shots since she is now 8 weeks old. Your vet will be able to also guide you in a proper booster schedule. It isn't uncommon for some puppies to have an increase in breathing while sleeping or to even twitch during sleep. They dream just like us! But I would have your vet listen to her heart and lungs to ensure everything sounds normally as well! I hope this helps!

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