Today, I will tell you about several common diseases and prevention methods for dogs in autumn and winter.
Keep warm
The most obvious impact should be cooling.
Especially in puppies and older dogs, keeping warm alone can reduce the risk of many diseases.
You can keep your dog warm by changing the kennel, adding a blanket, or even turning on a small sun light.
But pay attention to the safety of electricity and the distance of “barbecue”, be careful not to burn.
Another point to pay special attention to is taking a bath. Try to take a bath at noon with the sun in autumn and winter. The frequency of bathing is also less than that in summer, and the temperature of the bath water can be relatively increased.
Disease prevention
When the weather turns cold, dogs with weak immune systems are more likely to catch colds, such as Dogs sneeze, runny nose, cough, pant, etc.
If all other reasons are ruled out and it is determined to be caused by the cooler weather, you can use a little cold medicine for pets and keep warm. Be careful not to give cold medicine for human use.
If it doesn’t get better after a few days of observation, or even worsens, it is recommended to go to the hospital to prevent further aggravation.
So it is very important to strengthen your physique, and it is also essential to walk your dog in autumn and winter! You can’t be lazy and not exercise just because it’s cold.
It’s just that you should pay attention to the cold when you go out. You can choose to go out for a walk in the sunny afternoon.
Short-haired dogs or dogs with poor physical fitness can wear cold-proof clothes and get out in the rain , When you come home with wet feet, you must dry them to prevent colds.
Diet
Cool weather, Some dogs also foolishly use their belly to sleep on the floor. If they are not careful, they will easily catch cold and affect their stomachs.
In autumn and winter, loose stools and diarrhea are more likely to occur. Therefore, it is also important to prepare probiotics, digestive medicines and other medicines at home.
Weather is also a big factor in a dog’s appetite. Dogs need more energy in winter and may show increased appetite.
If the dog maintains a normal amount of exercise and the body is not overweight, the number of feedings and the amount of feeding can be appropriately increased, and small meals can be eaten.
Insect repellent
Many people feel that the weather is cold in autumn and winter, and the mosquitoes we can see are all Less, is it possible for dogs not to be dewormed?
Of course not! Deworming your dog is a must, no matter the season.
Although the air is cold in autumn and winter, the living environment of some adults and eggs has deteriorated, resulting in fewer numbers. But some parasites are not afraid of cold winters. For example, common fleas are active all year round, so deworming is still essential.
Moult
Autumn is not only the season for fruit ripening, but also The season for dog hair matures! September-October is also the molting season for dogs. Most dogs with double coat
s are shedding their outer coats and growing their inner layers of warm down.
