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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?

4 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

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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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on January 1st, 2018
This sign could be compatible with a severe upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or eventually to a chronic 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 as systemic signs are present as well.
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.
2Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on June 3rd, 2017
This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or eventually to a chronic 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.
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.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on November 12th, 2018
I am afraid your dog needs to be examined by a veterinarian as these signs are those of a more serious upper respiratory infection that will likely need and antibiotic and possibly a decongestant so your dog can breathe properly. Please take Alvin to a veterinarian tomorrow.
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