My Maltese has a sinus infection. Should I give him Pulsatilla 30c?

I'm sorry to hear Cooper isn't feeling well. If he is having recurrent infections there may be a source of the problem in his nasal passages. This could be a growth, a foreign body, or an infected tooth. I recommend discussing a sedated oral exam and possible skull radiographs with your vet. They may need to refer you for an endoscopy into his upper airways. Good luck and kisses to Cooper!

You can try some Benadryl twice a day to see if this helps. See link below. You can also put her in a small bathroom with a hot steamy shower going to allow the steam to help break up the mucus. If it isn't improving, then I would have your vet take a look at her. Unfortunately, a lot of dog end up needing antibiotics to help get rid of these upper respiratory infections. I hope this helps! https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/#!

Antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory, like prednisone, would probably be the best treatment. An antibiotic to treat any infection and an anti-inflammatory to treat any inflammation and swelling. There really is not any good over the counter medications appropriate to treat so he should be examined by a vet for treatment.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be due to a foreign body located in the nose for example or possibly a fungal infection or a bacterial infection that requires a longer course of antibiotics. I would encourage you to check in with your veterinarian if this is happening again. Endoscopy may help check for a possible foreign body. Best of luck!

Hi there and thank you for your post! In regards to keeping him in a room that is air conditioned while he has a sinus infection, this is absolutely fine. The air conditioning will not worsen the infection. If he has already been started on a course of antibiotics then I would expect some improvement within a few days. If he is worsening or not doing any better than I would take him back into your veterinarian for a recheck to ensure additional treatments are not needed. I hope this helps! Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns that you may have I am also available via consultation

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Spike! I am assuming since you have had extensive diagnostics done that you and Spike are in the care of a specialist. If there is an infection in his sinuses then it could be resistant or be fungal. Fungal infections do not respond to antibiotics and the Vet would want a diagnosis before starting anti-fungals. My concern is for a tumor due to Spike's age. I can't view your image as it is very very small and out of focus. I would ask what other imaging like an MRI can be done to confirm if there is a tumor or not. Also I would just do the scope with the hope that they will see the tumor and are able to get a good culture and biopsy. If they can't then consider surgery. I wish you and Spike the best!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! That is not likely to help much if at all due to the long nose of a dog. This is likely an upper respiratory infection. This is usually treated with antibiotics. I recommend that you have your pup evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for this possibility and start therapy accordingly. Best of luck!