Nasal Polyps in Dogs Nasal polyps refer to protruding pink
polypoid growths that are benign (not cancerous), and that are
found to arise from the mucous membranes - the moist tissues
lining the nose. The symptoms caused by nasal polyps can mimic
illness, but do not respond to antibiotic therapy. Symptoms and
Types - Nasal congestion - Nasal discharge that is unresponsive
to antibiotics - Decreased nasal airflow - Noisy breathing,
especially when inhaling The causes of nasal polyps are unknown.
It is suspected that congenital processes may be to blame (in
which the tendency to develop this type of condition is passed
on to offspring while in utero), or alternately, that these may
develop secondary to chronic inflammatory processes. If nasal
polyps are suspected, in many cases the dog will need to be
anesthetized so that a veterinarian can examine the palate (the
upper part of the mouth cavity) in search of evidence of polyps.
Another diagnostic procedure is a caudal rhinoscopy, in which a
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