My dog is sneezing and breathing strangely. Is something in her nose?

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Help! I think my dog has something stuck in her nose, she sneezes and breathes in fits, she keeps licking her nose, I couldn't see anything when I looked in it but there is definitely something wrong, what do I do? Any discharge from the nose has been clear but she has had loose stool. She has also gotten her dog flu vaccine. Please help me and my sweet girl! Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 1 year and 7 months old | 61 lbs

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

She could have a grass seed stuck in her nose, or it may have been stuck and moved on but caused irritation. The nose is biggeer than you think so often the endoscope is needed to have a good look and temive anything stuck. I would make her a appointment at the vet as it will likely come to that. If discharge is clear it couldnt have been stuck long as usually foreign mayerial causes an infection. If you want to try something first yku could get a syringe of saline (boil kettle, let cool add a little salt) and gently flush her nose. Do it slowly so that she does not choke on the water, she will swallow it. She may not tolerate this and if not do not persist as you could hurt her. If she lets you this may dislodge what is stuck or give the cavity a good rinse. If this doesnt resolve the issue it is time for the vet.

My dog is sneezing and breathing strangely. Is something in her nose?

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