How to safely flush sand from my dog's nose without a vet visit?

I would consider putting her in the bath tub with an inch or so if water and then slowly drizzle some water over her head. Don’t do too much at a time or for too long because we don’t want to drown her. Be patient and take your time . Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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.

I am sorry to hear about Lily. These can be very frustrating cases. Sometimes nasal saline drops can be helpful if your pet will tolerate these. Another off-label product we find helpful in some cases is a nasal drop made using the drug Cerenia. You could ask your vet if they offer this or can research how to mix it up. In some cases we may also recommend additional testing such as scoping, dental X-ray, or CT.

Poor Ptolemy. I would suggest trying to flush his nose again if he's sneezing or rubbing his face, and and if it continues you will need to have him examined by his vet . If he doesnt seem bothered by it at this stage, hes probably cleared the dirt out.

You could put him in a steamy bathroom or a room with a humidifier/vaporizer and see if that helps moisten any secretions and relieve the congestion. You could also try a saline nasal spray. Otherwise, he needs to be examined by a vet to determine the cause and treat. He may need an antibiotic and/or other medications and your vet can prescribe.

Oh no, poor Jack! I'm glad to hear the bleeding stopped with the ice pack. You can try to gently use a warm wet washcloth to wipe away as much external discharge as possible. If Jack is a pretty tolerant dog, you can also try using a cotton swab with warm water to gently clean just inside of his nostrils. I hope that all goes well for Jack!

I am so sorry to hear that Mary Jane has this problem. Has she been treated for nasal mites? It is an uncommon problem but definitely worth a trial therapy prior to a CT. I also will typically perform a nasal flush under anesthesia before a CT as well. A nasal flush can help dislodge an object - I have found charcoal, carrot, grass, and foxtails on nasal flushes. She definitely could have inhaled an object with her head out the car window such as in your picture. Should these therapies not provide any improvement, then I would proceed with a CT at that time. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.