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i ahve a boston terrier puppie who has a stuffed up

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i ahve a boston terrier puppie who has a stuffed up nose i have her on amoxicillian its not doing any good how do i know if her nose openings are blocked or they they fix it with surgery

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Age: <1; Female; Breed: boston terrier

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amoxicilian but i think it is her nose openings are not big enough

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December 3 2005 at 5:54 PM (2 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
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Did the vet prescribe the antibiotic? What color is the discharge from the nose?
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December 3 2005 at 5:57 PM (2 minutes and 52 seconds later)
         
Reply to Tammy Falkner's Post: it is mainly clear when she sneezes sometimes alittle milky in color not much drainage
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Did the vet prescribe the antibiotic?
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December 3 2005 at 5:58 PM (37 seconds later)
         
Reply to Tammy Falkner's Post: yes he did
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The problem with congestion is that the underlying cause is viral so antibiotics really don't help THAT part of it. That part must work its way out of the body, fought off by the immune system.

If you are still seeing congestion and it is clear, you can keep giving the antibiotic and treat the symptoms. To help clear congestion from the nose, you can use pediatric nasal saline drops (not adult) and you can use a humidifier.

You will have to see the vet for a thorough exam of the nasal passages to see if he has a blockage or are that needs to be widened.

Let me know if you still have questions.

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