I. What is a dog and cat cold?
Compared with human colds, dog and cat colds are much more serious, because common viruses in cat colds include calicivirus, mycoplasma, chlamydia, etc., and we often hear Cold symptoms caused by herpes virus infection, also known as feline nasal branch. Among them, there is no cure for cats infected with calicivirus and herpes virus, and the virus will be carried on the cat for life. When the cat’s immunity declines, it will break out again.
The virus of dog cold is usually parainfluenza virus, influenza virus and mycoplasma, etc. The symptoms of canine distemper virus infection are also similar to that of dog cold and fever, and the infection rate of canine distemper is high, and it can be cured. The rate is low and the mortality rate is high. If there is no timely treatment, it is easy to leave neurological problems in the later stage.
2. Symptoms of a cold in dogs and cats
The symptoms of a cold in dogs and cats are mainly coughing and sneezing , Runny nose, lethargy, loss of appetite, increased breathing sound, increased body temperature, increased eye secretions, red and swollen eyes, etc.
The normal body temperature of cats is 38.1-39.2 degrees, and the normal body temperature of dogs is 38-39 degrees. If the pet owner finds that the nose of the dog or cat is dry and lethargic, it is necessary to measure the temperature of the pet as much as possible to see Do they have a fever.
Third, how to prevent dogs and cats from catching a cold?
1. In the season of high incidence of colds in dogs and cats, the main thing is to keep warm every day, because the invasion of cold air will lead to a decline in the immunity of animals, allowing bacteria and viruses to multiply and break out. related symptoms. Therefore, when the temperature is low during the day and night, pet owners should try to avoid letting cats and dogs go out, and ensure that they sleep in a warm den at night. For cats and dogs of short-haired breeds, appropriate clothing should be added.
2. Pay attention to supplement nutrition for pets, feed some goat milk powder, milk cakes, chicken breasts, etc., and properly feed multivitamins to enhance the immunity of dogs and cats. It contains goat colostrum powder and immune-enhancing antibody factors, which can effectively enhance pet immunity.
3. Prepare pet cold medicine. Gannuoning Shuanghuanglian Tablet, a Chinese medicine ingredient, is recommended, which is mild and effective.
