Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic nose inflammation in dogs - treatment and results
By Henry, P M N et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2026·The University of Edinburgh Hospital for Small Animals, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine chronic idiopathic rhinitis: management and outcome - a single-centre retrospective observational study.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with chronic nasal issues, known as canine chronic idiopathic rhinitis, were treated at a veterinary center. Many of these dogs had been suffering for over three months, and most had already tried antibiotics without success. After referral, the most common first treatment was a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, which helped improve symptoms in many dogs. By the end of the study, some dogs were in remission, while others showed improvement or stable disease. Unfortunately, a few dogs had to be euthanized due to their condition.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Canine chronic idiopathic rhinitis is a common cause of nasal disease in dogs but data reporting outcomes following treatment is lacking. The aim was to describe pre- and post-referral management and outcomes of dogs diagnosed with canine chronic idiopathic rhinitis at a single referral centre. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective review of medical records (signalment, clinical signs, treatments prior to referral, investigations, response to therapy and outcomes) of 75 client-owned dogs diagnosed with canine chronic idiopathic rhinitis between December 2018 and 2023. RESULTS: Forty-one males and 34 females were included. Duration of clinical signs prior to referral was 104 days [3 to 1954] and only 11/75 dogs had not received antibiotics. Tomography revealed destructive rhinitis in 54/75 dogs. After referral, the most common first-line treatment was non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (46/75). Sixty-seven cases were followed up for 237 days [14 to 1701]. Forty-six, 25 and 13 dogs underwent a second, third and fourth treatment trial, respectively. Antibiotics were the most used second trial agent (25/46), and corticosteroids the most common third (16/25). Outcomes were available for 63 dogs. At final recorded contact, 14/63 cases were in remission, 38/63 were considered improved, 9/63 had static disease and 2/63 had worse disease. Three cases were euthanased due to canine chronic idiopathic rhinitis. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were significantly associated with clinical improvement after initial treatment trial (OR: 3.0, 95% CI: 1.1 to 8.5; P=.04). CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Dogs diagnosed with canine chronic idiopathic rhinitis received variable therapies, including frequent antibiotics. Administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as first-line treatment was associated with improved outcomes in this cohort of dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41545760/