{"id":7742,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:24","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-decongest-a-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:24","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:24","slug":"how-do-you-decongest-a-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-decongest-a-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you decongest a dog?"},"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-do-you-decongest-a-dog\/#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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-decongest-a-dog\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_congestion\" title=\"What can I give my dog for congestion?\">What can I give my dog for congestion?<\/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-do-you-decongest-a-dog\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_sounds_congested\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog sounds congested?\">What does it mean when your dog sounds congested?<\/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-do-you-decongest-a-dog\/#What_is_a_natural_decongestant_for_dogs\" title=\"What is a natural decongestant for dogs?\">What is a natural decongestant for 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\/how-do-you-decongest-a-dog\/#What_home_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_congestion\" title=\"What home remedy can I give my dog for congestion?\">What home remedy can I give my dog for congestion?<\/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-do-you-decongest-a-dog\/#Can_you_give_a_dog_human_decongestants\" title=\"Can you give a dog human decongestants?\">Can you give a dog human decongestants?<\/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-do-you-decongest-a-dog\/#What_can_you_do_for_a_dog_that_is_congested\" title=\"What can you do for a dog that is congested?\">What can you do for a dog that is congested?<\/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-do-you-decongest-a-dog\/#When_should_I_be_worried_about_my_dogs_congestion\" title=\"When should I be worried about my dogs congestion?\">When should I be worried about my dogs congestion?<\/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-do-you-decongest-a-dog\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_congested\" title=\"How can you tell if a dog is congested?\">How can you tell if a dog is congested?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><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><b>If your dog has mild nasal congestion, then you could use natural home remedies to treat your pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Humidifier.  <\/li>\n<li>ud83dudc49 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>u26a0 Never put your dog directly in the shower when steaming.<\/li>\n<li>Massaging.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_congestion\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for congestion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nasal sprays: <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_sounds_congested\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog sounds congested?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically congestion is <b>a sign of fluid in your dog&#8217;s lungs and can result from conditions and diseases like infections, kennel cough, allergies, and like we said, heart failure. Like humans, dogs will get a runny nose, coughing symptoms, have difficulty breathing, and will often have a fever as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_natural_decongestant_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is a natural decongestant for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nasal sprays: <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_home_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_congestion\"><\/span>What home remedy can I give my dog for congestion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>While you can&#8217;t give your dog Sudafed, there are a few ways to help treat your puppy&#8217;s cold.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Use a humidifier. Just like humans, warm, steamy air can help loosen up a stuffy nose.  <\/li>\n<li>Clean your dog&#8217;s environment.  <\/li>\n<li>Make sure he get lots of rest.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep away from other dogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Give him plenty of fluids.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep your pup well fed.<\/li>\n<p>27-Dec-2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_a_dog_human_decongestants\"><\/span>Can you give a dog human decongestants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some of the most popular essential oils used to treat colds in dogs: <b>Eucalyptus oil has antiseptic properties and may ease congestion. Peppermint oil eases congestion and invigorates. Lavender oil soothes and calms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_do_for_a_dog_that_is_congested\"><\/span>What can you do for a dog that is congested?<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<li>Humidifier.  <\/li>\n<li>ud83dudc49 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>u26a0 Never put your dog directly in the shower when steaming.<\/li>\n<li>Massaging.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_be_worried_about_my_dogs_congestion\"><\/span>When should I be worried about my dogs congestion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the case of a dog with no other symptoms and some clear nasal discharge, a runny nose is not cause for immediate concern. It is <b>when your pet develops other symptoms such as red, watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, fever, lack of appetite, or lethargy that a trip to the veterinarian is warranted.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_congested\"><\/span>How can you tell if a dog is congested?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you&#8217;re concerned that your dog is suffering from congestion, keep an eye out for these signs:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Head tilting.<\/li>\n<li>Shaking.<\/li>\n<li>Cowering.<\/li>\n<li>Panting.<\/li>\n<li>Pacing.<\/li>\n<li>Sniffing.<\/li>\n<p>26-Jan-2018<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you decongest a dog?What can I give my dog for congestion?What does it mean when your dog sounds congested?What is a natural decongestant for dogs?What home remedy can I give my dog for congestion?Can you give a dog human decongestants?What can you do for a dog that is congested?When should&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7742"}],"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=7742"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7742\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7742"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7742"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7742"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}