1. Symptoms of a dog’s cold
The symptoms of a dog’s cold are actually the same as when a human has a cold Very similar, usually have the following symptoms:
1. Sneezing, runny nose
2. Frequent coughing
3. Lack of energy, often lying on the ground Does not move in the corner
4. Loss of appetite, not very interested in the food that I usually like to eat
5. Eye discharge, tearing, red and swollen eyes, eyeball Red blood
6. The body temperature rises. The normal body temperature of a dog is 37.5℃-39℃. It may be slightly higher after exercise, but if it exceeds 39.9℃, it means that the dog has a fever.
Second, how to treat a dog’s cold?
If the dog has mild cold symptoms and the owner pays attention to keeping the dog warm and nutritionally supplemented in time, the dog may overcome the cold through autoimmunity.
But if the dog has a severe cold, or has had a cold for several days and no signs of improvement, it means that it cannot heal itself. More serious conditions such as bronchitis.
When dogs have a cold, they can be given pet cold medicines such as Gannoning Shuanghuanglian Tablets. If the symptoms are slightly more severe, it is recommended to use doxycycline for dogs to reduce inflammation. It is recommended to take it to the veterinary hospital in time for a fever-reducing injection.
Notes:
1. Pay attention to keep warm
After the dog has a cold, pay special attention to keeping warm, and pay attention not to bathe the dog during the cold, so as to avoid the dog catching a cold and aggravating the symptoms of the cold . Don’t let your dog sleep outside at night, and try not to let it sleep directly on cold floors.
2. Reduce going out
Dog colds are mostly caused by bacterial or viral infections and are highly contagious. In order to avoid the spread of colds to other healthy dogs, try to avoid them Affected dogs go out. In addition, the cold outdoor environment is not conducive to the physical recovery of the dog, so parents still have to be careful.
3. Strengthening nutrition
When dogs are sick, their resistance is relatively weak. The owner should pay attention to strengthening the nutrition of the dog and improving the body’s resistance, so as to help the dog’s body faster To recover, try to feed the dog some foods with high protein content and easy to absorb, such as goat milk powder, IGY, etc.