What to do about rhinitis in dogs How to treat rhinitis in dogs
Causes of rhinitis in dogs
Let’s first look at the causes of rhinitis in dogs. Rhinitis in dogs is mostly caused by cold weather, which irritates the nasal mucosa, leading to congestion, exudation, and even bacteria remaining in the nasal cavity. , then develop and multiply, causing mucosal inflammation. For example, inhaling ammonia and chlorine, smoke, dust, pollen, insects, etc. directly irritate the nasal mucosa, which will cause inflammation of the nasal mucosa.
Treatment Plan for Rhinitis
To treat rhinitis, you first need to understand the cause, then put the dog in a warm place, stop training, and take appropriate rest.
Usually mild acute rhinitis can be cured without medication. For severe rhinitis, choose the following medicine to flush the dog's nasal cavity: 1% saline solution, 2-3% boric acid solution, 1% sodium bicarbonate solution, 0.1% potassium permanganate solution, etc. When flushing the nasal cavity, it must be Lower the dog's head downward, and after rinsing, drip anti-inflammatory agent into the nostrils. To promote vasoconstriction and reduce sensitivity, you can use 0.1% epinephrine or phenyl salicylate (Saro) paraffin oil (1:10) dripped into the nostrils, or intranasal instillation.
How to prevent dog rhinitis
Dog rhinitis is also closely related to air quality. It is now autumn and winter, and there are more pollutants in the air. It is best not to take your dog out on foggy days. Dirty air can easily cause respiratory diseases and rhinitis in dogs.