Is it safe to irrigate a dog’s sinus?
My dog just got sprayed, right in the face, by a skunk. I can tell it’s in his nose. He’s miserable.
I have a NeilMed Nasal Rinse bottle and saline packets. Is it safe to use this method to rinse out my dog’s nose? Will it help give him some relief? Should I just use plain water as opposed to the saline mixture?
I just asked my husband and he agreed that it’s not a good idea. Dogs’ nasal systems are a lot more complex than people’s. But I’m glad I asked. I wasn’t about to do something I wasn;t sure of before getting some other opinions. I’ll try the wet cloth method.
Please disregard the original question, but feel free to add your advice for getting rid of the smell/making my dog feel better.
RM4183, I tried the wet cloth method, and he wanted nothing to do with it. He freaked out. I did what he would let me do and I hope it helped a little. Thanks for the advice.
I think he’s had enough trauma for tonight, but tomorrow, he’s getting the tomato juice bath.
well… i would not squirt any water or anything not intended for dogs, up your dogs nose. first off, that would irritate your dog even more, second, its not the type of thing you want your dog to possibly inhale. dogs get sprayed by skunks all the time. you can either take him to the vet in the morning to be cleaned and checked, or you can just do the old fashioned tomato juice bath. if it got up his nose, i would just take a steamy hot washcloth (not soaking wet) and gently wash his face with it and hold it on his face for a few seconds so he can inhale the steam to clear it up a little, then a cold washcloth right after and just pat gently to let the cold relieve some of the irritation.
i do this with my pup a few times a week just because he has sinus problems and always has those crusty tears down his face and he just lays his head in my hand and moans lol so it must feel good and relieving to some extent
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