juice Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) About 6 weeks ago Zelda started to have a runny nose, like dripping a big globule from her nose in the mornings so i tried giving her a Zyrtec and within 12 hours it had gone away. I continued for a week, all was good, then stopped and the runny nose came back so i used it again. however she was like a zombie on it, just slept 24/7 so a few weeks ago i stopped it and she was fine until yesterday when i got up in the morning she had this big blob hanging fromn her nose and drops all around her bed . This morning is the same. I don't want her doped up on Zyrtec although it seems to work, is there something else that doesn't make them drowsy, or if i take her to the vet what are they likely to prescribe, steriods? Edited January 28, 2017 by juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Quote When my girl was diagnosed with allergic rhinitis (hayfever) she was put on a course of Iridine from the vet. If human grade meds can be substituted I prefer to give them as they are usually cheaper than getting meds from the vet....so I asked the vet what I could use. He gave me the active ingredient and my detective work found that I could buy Loratadine over the counter at the pharmacy. I give 1/2 to 1 tablet daily just before she goes to bed at night so any drowsiness is gone by the morning. It works for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Our Papillon was on Loratadine for allergic rhinitis. It is non-drowsy (or at least it wasn't with our dog). Your vet can tell you the required dosage and whether it is suitable for your dog. Edited January 24, 2017 by Papillon Kisses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) Thanks for advice . She had a massive nose and mouth bleed and Mucas started coming from her nose after . So we have been in and out of vets and she had to go under as they thought she had an obstruction so did a flush , X Ray's , took bloods , and Mucas culture . Nothing came out and results were bacterial infection . So on antibiotics and steroids , but still got runny nose . Next step is Rhinoscopy . Edited January 24, 2017 by juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Oh how scary! I hope she's better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 We went through this with our chihuahua last year, vets thought she had a nasal tumour but it turned out to be a bacterial and fungal infection, I personally would have scopes done asap especially if she still has a runny nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Thanks for that . Yes they said fungal infection , obstruction or tumour . My worry now is anastetic so close together . She is only 4 and has had 4 already ( 2 ceasers) , and 2 now with me in last 12 months . ( desexing and this one ) . Initially i was panicking as they are suggesting Sash for rhinoscope , and quoted min $3000 . But I have contacted another practice that does it way cheaper , except vet who performs it not back from holiday till feb. can they see fungal infections then or did they Swab further up using the scope ? Did the infection go ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Wishing you and your girl an easy fix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 The vet couldn't really tell what it was until he did the scope, took biopsies and swabs. We had to have it done twice to confirm she was completely clear, also she had her elongated palate trimmed under the second anaesthetic. In total I think we paid $3000. It all cleared up but it did thicken the nasal cavity because it went on too long, normal vet kept treating for allergies which masked the actual problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Thanks, i'm thinking the scope is the only way to go. The vet has prescribed a month of antibiotics and 10 days on pred x, but she is drinking alot, starving and acting really anxoius and won't settle ( all side effects of the pred) , and nose is still running, so going to call and see what exactly the pred is supposed to be doing. I'm also researching insurance for after this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Sounds like the exact course of drugs our girl was put on, seemed to clear it up at first then it would come back worse until she was sneezing/oozing blood from her nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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