Causes of Canine Rhinitis

Canine rhinitis is mainly caused by cold weather or sudden drops in temperature, which stimulate the nasal mucosa. Secondly, it may also be caused by inhaling stimulating gases or insects, which lead to inflammation of the nasal mucosa. Additionally, it may be secondary to infectious diseases such as distemper, influenza, bronchitis, and other infectious diseases. It is recommended to first take your dog to a pet hospital for internal examination of the nose, CT scan, and other imaging tests to confirm the specific cause, and then treat it according to the cause.

1. Weather-induced

When the weather is cold or the temperature drops suddenly, the dog's nasal mucosa is stimulated, causing congestion, exudation, and residual bacteria inside the nose, which then breed and cause inflammation of the mucosa. Generally, winter is a high-risk season for rhinitis.

1. Foreign objects

If a dog inhales ammonia gas, smoke, dust, pollen, insects, or other irritating substances such as disinfectants and air fresheners, it will directly stimulate the dog's nasal mucosa, causing inflammation of the nasal mucosa.

1. Disease causes

Canine rhinitis may also be secondary to the spread of certain infectious diseases or neighboring organ inflammation. For example, distemper, influenza, bronchitis, nasal mite disease, pharyngitis, sinusitis, and other infectious diseases.