Dog / Mix - Answered 1343 days ago
My pet dog has a runny nose while awake, and suffers from a stuffy nose when asleep. He often cannot sleep well because of it, and wakes up panting and unable to breathe. He sometimes strains too much to get air that he ends up defecating. We've had medication prescribed before but it didn't work, so we don't use it anymore. Do you have any advice for us?
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Lena Wójcik
Poland
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Yuzu
Mix, 5 years old castrated male
6 Answers



Your vet diagnoses bronchitis with chest X-rays and an airway examination via endoscopy Drug therapies for dogs with canine bronchitis include cough suppressants, steroids and bronchodilators. In dogs, stuffy noses can result from things like allergies, bacterial or fungal infections, viruses, tooth abscesses, parasites, and nasal polyps. These are serious conditions Treatment that you can follow: 1. Steam or humidifiers: One nonmedical and ​safe way to obtain relief for your dog's stuffy nose is to put him in a room with a humidifier.​ The increase in air moisture provided by the humidifier helps open nasal passages. This goes a long way to helping him breathe better and can be continued with other medications for conditions like infections with no ill effects. 2. Nasal decongestants and saline drops: A. Oxymetazoline ( have some side effects such as vomiting and diarrhea, shaking and nervousness, or cardiac and blood pressure issues that could result in his collapse) B. saline nasal drops or saline nasal spray in your dog's nose to clear his nasal passages 3. Benadryl for dogs: If your dog's stuffy nose is allergy-related. An antihistamine, Benadryl works by counteracting histamines released by your dog's body as part of his allergic reaction to a substance, such as certain molds and pollens. Side effects of Benadryl include lethargy, decreased urination, and appetite loss. Don't give Benadryl to dogs suffering from heart disease, hyperthyroidism, or bladder problems. 4. Natural Remedies like Ayurvedic medicine 5. Keeping your dog warm and dry, and, preferably indoors, can greatly shorten the time he's sick and help him breathe more easily. Cold air constricts breathing systems. 6. A vaporizer, however, will help keep your dog's breathing tubes moistened, which also will help ease congestion in his chest. 7. Similar to a vaporizer, a nebulizer disperses a mist containing medicines that will help eliminate congestion in your dog's chest.
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