Sinus Congestion Remedies for Dogs

Like humans, dogs too can be subject to sinus congestion. This condition may be mild or moderately severe and can result in a number of different symptoms that influence your pet's life. While sinus congestion is rarely, if ever, life threatening, it is nonetheless a difficult cross for your pet to bear and can make his life uncomfortable. In order to treat the sinus congestion that your pet experiences, you'll first need to be able to identify the congestion itself. A veterinarian can help you to determine whether the following symptoms are due to sinus congestion or to something else that may be more serious:

  • Nasal discharge
  • Coughing
  • Sneezing
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Swollen, reddened eyes

Once you have determined that your pet suffers from sinus congestion, use some of the following methods to treat his condition, depending upon the cause.

Antibiotics

If your pet is suffering from an infection that is in his sinuses, he may experience many of the same symptoms of sinus congestion as are listed above. The reason that it's important to treat a bacterial infection promptly is that it can otherwise spread to other parts of your dog's body, which can result in a number of very dangerous and potentially harmful effects. A good antibiotic treatment will deal with the problem over the span of a few days.

Anti Fungus Medicines

Sometimes, sinus congestion can be due to fungus problems in your pet's breathing system. This is particularly true if your dog spends a lot of time outdoors and may have explored an area that he shouldn't have. The fungal spores thrive in the warm, moist environment of your pet's respiratory tract, and they can multiply and create numerous problems for his breathing. If your veterinarian diagnoses the condition as one related to fungus, you can typically remedy the problem with a good anti fungal medicine that you apply to your pet's nose or mouth.

Allergen Elimination and Air Purifiers

Another very common cause of sinus congestion in dogs is an allergic reaction. Allergic reactions are very common in dogs as well as humans, ,and the reaction that your dog experiences can oftentimes result in clogged nasal passageways and other sinus problems. This is particularly true if your pet suffers from an atopic reaction (one resulting form an offending allergen that is present in the air). In order to treat this, you and your vet will first have to determine what the cause of your pet's reaction is. You can then work to avoid that allergen in your dog's life. Methods to do so include using hypoallergenic materials in the home, limiting your pet's time outside, removing certain chemicals and products from your living area, and purchasing an air purifier to use in your dog's space.

There is no single treatment that will work for every condition that your pet suffers from in this case. Therefore, you'll need to speak with your vet to determine the best course of action.

 

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