Homeopathic Remedies for Dog Sneezing

Owners should realize that dogs sneeze in order to get rid of infectious organisms, such as bacteria and viruses. They also sneeze in order to expel foreign bodies that have found their way up their nostrils. You should remember that dog sneezing is a symptom, not an illness by itself. Many animal experts advise that instead of just using drugs to suppress the symptom, it is advisable to use natural remedies, to boost the dog's system, in order to help it clear up the airways. More importantly, you should find out and deal with the underlying cause that makes our dogs sneeze.

Homeopathic remedies have been found to be highly effective in alleviating the discomfort that is caused by dog sneezing. Dog owners should know that there are quite a few remedies can be used depending on the specific symptoms. If you want to be sure that you are using the right one, you can consult a holistic vet, in your area-

• Arsenicum album-his is a remedy that is indicated for dogs with heavy sneezing, watery discharge which is a little corrosive, and the nasal passages may be painful to touch. You will find that your dog is restless, and thirsty, and often very skittish.


• Allium cepa-This remedy (which is made from red onions) is suitable for dogs with watery eye and nose discharges, red eyes, and frequent sneezing. While the eye discharge is often bland, the nasal discharge burns the nose and the upper lip.


• Aconitum napellus-Dogs who are requiring this remedy have sudden onset of symptoms, generally sore, red, watery eye; sneezing with little nasal discharge; dry coughing; and they show great fear and anxiety. The symptoms also tend to worsen in a warm room.


• Calcarea sulphurica-This remedy can be useful if your dog has thick, lumpy, yellow mucous discharges, from his nose and/or eyes. Dog owners should know that sometimes the yellow discharge from the nose may be blood-tinged. Calcarea sulphurica is often used to encourage respiratory health, and promote the health of the throat, and nasal passages.


• Hepar sulphuris-This remedy is suitable for dogs, with an upper respiratory infection, that has progressed to the point of soreness. The nostrils of the dog can sometimes become ulcerated, and there is a foul-smelling discharge from the nose.


• Kali bichromicum-This herbal remedy is suitable for dogs with greenish-yellow, elastic, ropy discharge, from the eyes and nose. They may also develop tough crusts on the outer portion of the nostrils that are difficult to remove. Breathing through the nose has become difficult, and violent sneezing often occurs as a result. They may also have a sore throat, which makes swallowing difficult. The symptoms are usually better in warm conditions and worse in the morning.


• Sulphur-This remedy is indicated for dogs that have watery, irritating, and sometimes yellowish nasal discharges. Sneezing is frequent, and the dogs may also rub the nose, and the eyes because of the burning irritation. Dogs that have this problem are thirsty, and have poor appetite. Early morning also tends to be the worst.


• Pulsatilla-Dogs who are needing this remedy are not thirsty; they are affected with bland, greenish-yellow nasal discharges that obstruct the nose and fill the eyelids. Besides sneezing, the dogs also have itchy eyes, and an irritating cough. The symptoms worsen in a warm, stuffy atmosphere and in the evening.

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