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Dog congested nose or nasal congestion in dog may be due to a respiratory infection; however it can also be due to allergies. Thus it is essential for you to find out the reason behind his condition in order to prevent any further complications.

When your dog has a stuffy nose he also wants to blow the same way that we want to blow our nose or sneeze. Other reasons on why your dog may suffer from nasal congestion may be: lodged object in the nose, allergic reaaction to chemicals or pollen from outside or a dental infection that spread to his sinuses.

Symptoms of Congested Nose

Coughing and sneezing

Bad breath

Red, swollen gums

Nose bleeding

Excessive drooling

Lethargy

Pus sockets under his gum line

Itchy skin

Watery eyes

Pawing of mouth and nose

Dog Congested Nose

Just like humans, dogs too feel some irritation in their noses once in a while. Your dog may occasionally lower his head and snort in a way that sounds like he is sucking in and out. This is normal for dogs, and massaging the back of dog’s nose on the top and the puffy parts of his muzzle will help in easing the irritation. However, if the irritation continues longer, you should take your dog to the veterinarian for examination. Apart from canine colds and or infections that can progress to pneumonia, it could also be a sign of prevalence of polyps in the dog’s nose. Source: Pet Alive, http://www.nativeremedies.com/petalive/articles/conditions-that-may-cause-a-stuffed-nose-in-a-dog.html by Tess Thompson

How to Clear Your Dog’s Congested Nose

If you see him snorting and lowering her head as if trying to suck air in and out of his nose, massage the top of her nose. It may just be a minor irritation and massaging would greatly help in relieving irritation.

Go see the vet if his congestion would last for more than 24 hours. Since you cannot do anything about it, it is best for you to let the expert identify and treat the problem.

Have a humidifier and put it where your dog would frequent. This would aid in keeping his bronchial tubes moist and making it easier for him to breath.

If you don’t have a humidifier, get him inside your bathroom and run the warm shower. Sit in the bathroom with him for several minutes, the steam would help your dog clear his nasal passages.

If you have a baby aspirator, use it to suck out the mucus out from his nose. Be careful and see to it that only the tip of the aspirator should enter his nostril.

A dog congested nose is quite normal really since your pet tends to put his nose on practically everywhere and everything. Thus for minor problems, massage usually treats his problem and try to check also if you can see any foreign object like fur, leaf, dirt inside his nose. Try to remove it if you can or aspirate it using a baby aspirator.

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