Puppy sneezes alot

by Sally
(Miami, FLorida, US)

I just recently got a puppy. She is 9 weeks old and i've noticed she has been sneezing a lot in the morning.

I do have cats at home that gives me allergies, will it affect the puppy? Should I take her to the doctor? She also scratches a lot.



Hi Sally
Oh my, what a cutie! She's adorable.

As for the sneezing, yes it is possible that she could have allergies, unlikely to be to the cat but it is possible. Dogs can suffer from seasonal or inhalant allergies (to dust, mites, pollen etc.) just like people do.

They can also get flea allergies, dog food allergies and contact allergies. You can find tons of information on recognizing and dealing with allergies on these pages -

Dog Allergies

Dog Food Allergies

Canine Skin Allergies

The scratching is another sign that she could be allergic, no matter what the trigger, many symptoms of dog allergies involve skin conditions such as hot spots, rashes and excessive scratching, biting or licking at paws, tummy etc.

If you check out the info. above I'm sure you'll get some good ideas of what the problem is and how to handle it. Your veterinarian can also do allergy testing for you if you want.

Best of luck with that munchkin!