{"id":4594,"date":"2022-08-29T03:15:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T03:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-08-30T10:04:16","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T10:04:16","slug":"what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"What causes sinus infection in dogs?"},"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\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/#What_causes_sinus_infection_in_dogs\" title=\"What causes sinus infection in dogs?\">What causes sinus infection in dogs?<\/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\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_a_sinus_infection\" title=\"What can I give my dog for a sinus infection?\">What can I give my dog for a sinus infection?<\/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\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_get_over_a_sinus_infection\" title=\"How long does it take a dog to get over a sinus infection?\">How long does it take a dog to get over a sinus infection?<\/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\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_treat_chronic_rhinitis_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you treat chronic rhinitis in dogs?\">How do you treat chronic rhinitis in dogs?<\/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\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_flush_a_dogs_sinuses\" title=\"How do you flush a dog\u2019s sinuses?\">How do you flush a dog\u2019s sinuses?<\/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\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/#Does_my_dog_have_a_nasal_infection\" title=\"Does my dog have a nasal infection?\">Does my dog have a nasal infection?<\/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\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/#Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_something_is_stuck\" title=\"Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck?\">Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck?<\/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\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_decongest_a_dog\" title=\"How do you decongest a dog?\">How do you decongest a dog?<\/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\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/#Can_I_put_Vicks_on_my_dog\" title=\"Can I put Vicks on my dog?\">Can I put Vicks on my dog?<\/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\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/#What_antibiotics_treat_respiratory_infections_in_dogs\" title=\"What antibiotics treat respiratory infections in dogs?\">What antibiotics treat respiratory infections in dogs?<\/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\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/#Does_rhinitis_in_dogs_go_away_on_its_own\" title=\"Does rhinitis in dogs go away on its own?\">Does rhinitis in dogs go away on its own?<\/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\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/#What_is_the_fastest_way_to_get_rid_of_a_sinus_infection\" title=\"What is the fastest way to get rid of a sinus infection?\">What is the fastest way to get rid of a sinus infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/#Does_rhinitis_go_away_on_its_own\" title=\"Does rhinitis go away on its own?\">Does rhinitis go away on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_massage_a_dogs_sinuses\" title=\"How do you massage a dog\u2019s sinuses?\">How do you massage a dog\u2019s sinuses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/#Can_dogs_get_sinus_congestion\" title=\"Can dogs get sinus congestion?\">Can dogs get sinus congestion?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs\/#Can_I_spray_saline_in_my_dog_nose\" title=\"Can I spray saline in my dog nose?\">Can I spray saline in my dog nose?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_sinus_infection_in_dogs\"><\/span>What causes sinus infection in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Viral infection is the most common cause of sudden rhinitis or sinusitis in dogs. Canine distemper, canine adenovirus types 1 and 2, and canine parainfluenza are most frequently involved.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What kind of infection can cause seizures in dogs?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-a-sinus-infection\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_a_sinus_infection\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for a sinus infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment of Pet Sinusitis<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cephalexin.<\/li>\n<li>Amoxicillin.<\/li>\n<li>Ciprofloxacin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ccleT7Yru2I\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-a-dog-to-get-over-a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_get_over_a_sinus_infection\"><\/span>How long does it take a dog to get over a sinus infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Be sure to have plenty of water on hand. The symptoms should clear up within two weeks and your dog\u2019s health return to normal. To learn more about canine sinus infections and get advice from an in-house vet, visit Nose and Sinus Inflammation in Dogs .<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-treat-chronic-rhinitis-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_chronic_rhinitis_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you treat chronic rhinitis in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treating Allergic Rhinitis in Dogs<\/p>\n<p>In cases of allergic rhinitis, the condition is treated with a course of medications such as antibiotics, antihistamines, or steroids4. In the event that a secondary bacterial nasal infection is present, it is resolved with antibiotic treatment.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ccleT7Yru2I\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-flush-a-dog-s-sinuses\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_flush_a_dogs_sinuses\"><\/span>How do you flush a dog\u2019s sinuses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The process of flushing is pretty simple. 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.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-my-dog-have-a-nasal-infection\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_my_dog_have_a_nasal_infection\"><\/span>Does my dog have a nasal infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A nose discharge of mucus or pus could indicate your dog has a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection. Additional signs of an infection might include a bad odor, a nosebleed, and coughing or choking resulting from post-nasal drip.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-coughing-like-something-is\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_something_is_stuck\"><\/span>Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is hacking away or constantly making noises that make it sound like they are choking on something, they may have a case of kennel cough, or canine infectious tracheobronchitis.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193918 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-is-my-dog-coughing-like-something-is-stuck-1.jpg\" alt=\"Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck?\" width=\"592\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-is-my-dog-coughing-like-something-is-stuck-1.jpg 592w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-is-my-dog-coughing-like-something-is-stuck-1-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-decongest-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_decongest_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you decongest a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Steam up the bathroom by running a hot shower with the door closed for a few minutes. Then, join your pup in the bathroom for a 10-15 steam break. Or, just bring them into the bathroom with you when you shower. You can also use a humidifier to create steam near your dog\u2019s favorite snoozing spot.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ubEzWoo2IQw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-put-vicks-on-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_Vicks_on_my_dog\"><\/span>Can I put Vicks on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Toxicity to pets<\/p>\n<p>Camphor is commonly found in topical pain or arthritis body rubs. Examples of some common trade names containing camphor include Carmex, Tiger Balm, Vicks VapoRub, Campho-Phenique, etc. Camphor is readily absorbed across the skin, and should never be applied to dogs or cats due to risks for poisoning.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-antibiotics-treat-respiratory-infections\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_antibiotics_treat_respiratory_infections_in_dogs\"><\/span>What antibiotics treat respiratory infections in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Natural penicillin and aminopenicillins (ampicillin and amoxicillin) are commonly used for small animal respiratory tract infections, but B. bronchiseptica has shown resistance in most studies, except when amoxicillin is combined with clavulanate (Clavamox, Pfizer).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-rhinitis-in-dogs-go-away-on-its-own\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_rhinitis_in_dogs_go_away_on_its_own\"><\/span>Does rhinitis in dogs go away on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recovery of Rhinitis and Sinusitis in Dogs<\/p>\n<p>Anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, and additional amino acids may be necessary as prescribed by the veterinarian. Prognosis varies depending on the age of the dog, cause, and severity of the case. Many cases respond well to treatment. Some become chronic.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-fastest-way-to-get-rid-of-a-sinus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_fastest_way_to_get_rid_of_a_sinus_infection\"><\/span>What is the fastest way to get rid of a sinus infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the top 10 at-home treatments to help ease your sinus pain and inflammation to get rid of your sinus infection faster.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Flush. Use a Neti pot, a therapy that uses a salt and water solution, to flush your nasal passages.<\/li>\n<li>Spray.<\/li>\n<li>Hydrate.<\/li>\n<li>Rest.<\/li>\n<li>Steam.<\/li>\n<li>Spice.<\/li>\n<li>Add humidity.<\/li>\n<li>OTC medication.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gEsZr4gURxw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6cYY4rFJV-w\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"does-rhinitis-go-away-on-its-own\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_rhinitis_go_away_on_its_own\"><\/span>Does rhinitis go away on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rhinitis is often a temporary condition. It clears up on its own after a few days for many people. In others, especially those with allergies, rhinitis can be a chronic problem.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-massage-a-dog-s-sinuses\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_massage_a_dogs_sinuses\"><\/span>How do you massage a dog\u2019s sinuses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cup the base of the ear with your hand and move hands in a circular motion in both directions. Finish by gently gliding fingers down the ear flaps. Apply light pressure with thumbs to the bridge of the nose and above the eyes to open up sinus cavities. Gently rub gums to improve circulation and improve oral health.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-get-sinus-congestion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_sinus_congestion\"><\/span>Can dogs get sinus congestion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several things can cause rhinitis and sinusitis. Dogs can get a blocked nose due to allergies. They can be allergic to dust, mites, mold, even grass! They could also be suffering from a bacterial or fungal infection in the nose.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-spray-saline-in-my-dog-nose\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_spray_saline_in_my_dog_nose\"><\/span>Can I spray saline in my dog nose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nasal sprays: Saline nasal spray and pediatric nasal sprays (Little Noses) can be given in puppies and dogs to alleviate dryness and nasal congestion associated with a cold.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193920 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-I-spray-saline-in-my-dog-nose-1.jpg\" alt=\"Can I spray saline in my dog nose?\" width=\"2100\" height=\"1400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-I-spray-saline-in-my-dog-nose-1.jpg 2100w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-I-spray-saline-in-my-dog-nose-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-I-spray-saline-in-my-dog-nose-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-I-spray-saline-in-my-dog-nose-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-I-spray-saline-in-my-dog-nose-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-I-spray-saline-in-my-dog-nose-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2100px) 100vw, 2100px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What causes sinus infection in dogs?What can I give my dog for a sinus infection?How long does it take a dog to get over a sinus infection?How do you treat chronic rhinitis in dogs?How do you flush a dog\u2019s sinuses?Does my dog have a nasal infection?Why is my dog coughing like something&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193917,"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\/04\/What-causes-sinus-infection-in-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4594"}],"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\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4594"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4594\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193921,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4594\/revisions\/193921"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4594"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4594"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4594"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}