{"id":101994,"date":"2022-09-16T12:32:03","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T12:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-nose\/"},"modified":"2022-09-17T11:04:03","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T11:04:03","slug":"how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-nose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-nose\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I tell if my dog has something stuck in his nose?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-nose\/#How_can_I_tell_if_my_dog_has_something_stuck_in_his_nose\" title=\"How can I tell if my dog has something stuck in his nose?\">How can I tell if my dog has something stuck in his nose?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-nose\/#How_do_you_unclog_a_dogs_nose\" title=\"How do you unclog a dog&#8217;s nose?\">How do you unclog a dog&#8217;s nose?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-nose\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_reverse_sneezing\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop reverse sneezing?\">How do I get my dog to stop reverse sneezing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-nose\/#Why_does_my_dog_snort_like_he_cant_breathe\" title=\"Why does my dog snort like he can&#8217;t breathe?\">Why does my dog snort like he can&#8217;t breathe?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-nose\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_something_in_his_nose\" title=\"How do I know if my dog has something in his nose?\">How do I know if my dog has something in his nose?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-nose\/#Has_my_dog_got_something_stuck_in_his_nose\" title=\"Has my dog got something stuck in his nose?\">Has my dog got something stuck in his nose?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-nose\/#How_do_I_clear_my_dogs_blocked_nose\" title=\"How do I clear my dogs blocked nose?\">How do I clear my dogs blocked nose?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-nose\/#Can_you_flush_a_dogs_nose_out\" title=\"Can you flush a dog&#8217;s nose out?\">Can you flush a dog&#8217;s nose out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-nose\/#When_should_I_worry_about_reverse_sneezing\" title=\"When should I worry about reverse sneezing?\">When should I worry about reverse sneezing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-nose\/#Why_is_my_dog_reverse_sneezing_constantly\" title=\"Why is my dog reverse sneezing constantly?\">Why is my dog reverse sneezing constantly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-nose\/#Can_a_dog_suffocate_from_reverse_sneezing\" title=\"Can a dog suffocate from reverse sneezing?\">Can a dog suffocate from reverse sneezing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-nose\/#Why_does_my_dog_snort_and_struggle_to_breathe\" title=\"Why does my dog snort and struggle to breathe?\">Why does my dog snort and struggle to breathe?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_my_dog_has_something_stuck_in_his_nose\"><\/span>How can I tell if my dog has something stuck in his nose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs Your Pet May Have a Nasal Foreign Body Pets with foreign material lodged in their nasal passages will also be in <b>extreme discomfort and will try to paw at their nostrils frequently. Coughing with retching can also be seen if the object is long enough to reach the animal&#8217;s larynx.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-get-things-stuck-in-their-nose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can dogs get things stuck in their nose?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_unclog_a_dogs_nose\"><\/span>How do you unclog a dog&#8217;s nose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog has mild nasal congestion, then you could use natural home remedies to treat your pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Humidifier.<\/li>\n<li>Pro tip: for best results keep your pup in the same room as the humidifier for the most effective treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Nasal aspirator.<\/li>\n<li>Steaming.<\/li>\n<li>Never put your dog directly in the shower when steaming.<\/li>\n<li>Massaging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_vB0HHxNJp4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_reverse_sneezing\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop reverse sneezing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Should I Do If My Dog Reverse Sneezes? A common remedy is to <b>hold the dog&#8217;s nostrils closed for a second and lightly massage its throat to calm him. Lightly blowing in his face may also help. This should cause the dog to swallow a couple of times, which will usually stop the spasm of the reverse sneeze.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_snort_like_he_cant_breathe\"><\/span>Why does my dog snort like he can&#8217;t breathe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs snort due to <b>allergies or other breathing issues that can be caused by things like sinus infections, chronic ear infections, and congestive heart failure. Snorting is a sign of a respiratory problem in dogs which could also include coughing and wheezing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_something_in_his_nose\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog has something in his nose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A discharge from just one of your dog&#8217;s nostrils is often a sign there&#8217;s something stuck in that nostril, like a seed or blade of grass. Other signs include sneezing, pawing at the nose, and nosebleeds. If you can easily see what&#8217;s in your dog&#8217;s nose, carefully remove it with tweezers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Has_my_dog_got_something_stuck_in_his_nose\"><\/span>Has my dog got something stuck in his nose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To remove the debris, <b>your vet may recommend a procedure called rhinoscopy, which involves looking up the nose with a fiberoptic camera to find and, hopefully, retrieve any foreign objects within.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_clear_my_dogs_blocked_nose\"><\/span>How do I clear my dogs blocked nose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog has mild nasal congestion, then you could use natural home remedies to treat your pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Humidifier.<\/li>\n<li>Pro tip: for best results keep your pup in the same room as the humidifier for the most effective treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Nasal aspirator.<\/li>\n<li>Steaming.<\/li>\n<li>Never put your dog directly in the shower when steaming.<\/li>\n<li>Massaging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KvaZYud1824\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_flush_a_dogs_nose_out\"><\/span>Can you flush a dog&#8217;s nose out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The process of flushing is pretty simple. <b>You gently take the dog by the muzzle and tip its head back and then allow the saline to run into the nostrils, one at a time. You will not want to forcibly squirt the saline in as this will be irritating but rather allow it to gently run into the nose.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_worry_about_reverse_sneezing\"><\/span>When should I worry about reverse sneezing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When To Come In While the occasional reverse sneeze is usually nothing to worry about, <b>if it increases in frequency or becomes worse, it&#8217;s best to have your pet seen by your veterinarian. If not properly addressed, some respiratory illnesses can be contagious to other pets, become chronic or even be life-threatening.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_reverse_sneezing_constantly\"><\/span>Why is my dog reverse sneezing constantly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nasal mites cause irritation and inflammation. On top of frequent sneezing, look for a thick bloody discharge from your dog&#8217;s nose. These pests can also cause reverse sneezing, and heavy, noisy breathing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_suffocate_from_reverse_sneezing\"><\/span>Can a dog suffocate from reverse sneezing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first time you hear your dog reverse sneeze you are bound to think the honking and gagging sounds mean they are choking and are in big trouble! Fortunately, <b>reverse sneezing in dogs, although noisy and scary, is not going to kill or even harm your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petplace.com\/static\/8fe2971524c138af6b853cb1fba635a3\/ac7fd\/shutterstock_268531634.png\" alt=\"Reverse Sneezing in Dogs: What Causes It? - PetPlace\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_snort_and_struggle_to_breathe\"><\/span>Why does my dog snort and struggle to breathe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your veterinarian will rule out other causes of abnormal breathing and snorting, such as <b>an upper respiratory tract infection, collapsing trachea, nasal tumors or polyps, foreign bodies in the nasal passages or mouth, and so forth.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can I tell if my dog has something stuck in his nose?How do you unclog a dog&#8217;s nose?How do I get my dog to stop reverse sneezing?Why does my dog snort like he can&#8217;t breathe?How do I know if my dog has something in his nose?Has my dog got something stuck&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":194936,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-can-I-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-nose.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101994"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=101994"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101994\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194935,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101994\/revisions\/194935"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194936"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=101994"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=101994"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=101994"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}