What to do if the dog has a runny nose

The dog has a yellow nose

Before treating the dog, we First of all, it is necessary to know why dogs have yellow purulent nasal discharge. There are several reasons for dogs to have yellow purulent nasal discharge.

First, the common cold

  The common cold can also cause the dog to runny nose, but dogs with yellow pus and runny nose often have a more serious cold, so at this time we Need to pay more attention, first of all, to strengthen the dog’s warm work, such as putting more blankets in the kennel, do not let the dog catch a cold while sleeping. Other than that, don’t let your dog lie on the floor for long periods of time. For the symptoms, we can try to give dogs some cold medicines that people eat, such as Xiao Chai Hu, Gan Gan Ling, etc., but remember to reduce the intake.

Second, Respiratory Infection

  The symptoms of panting. At this time, the dog is likely to have a respiratory infection. At this time, the dog should be treated in time to prevent further pneumonia. It is best to take the dog to the pet hospital for treatment if you are infected with a respiratory infection. If you are at home, you can consider Give the dog some antibiotics, such as amoxicillin, cephalosporins, etc.

Three, viral infection

If the dog has fever, inappetence and diarrhea in addition to the runny nose and pus, Then at this time, the dog is very likely to have a viral infection, which may be canine distemper or small. At this time, the dog should be taken to the pet hospital for isolation and treatment as soon as possible, so as to avoid missing the best time for treatment and the dog will lose the chance to survive. .

Warm reminder

In addition to timely and necessary treatment for dogs, it is also necessary to provide dogs with necessary nutritional supplements, especially vitamins, Supplementation of trace elements, thereby improving the immunity of dogs.

What to do if the dog has a runny nose

So, now let’s talk about the dog’s runny nose, what should the owner do! First of all, don’t panic, and don’t rush to take medication, then check according to the following steps, and then decide how to deal with it~

The owner first judges what causes the dog’s runny nose, and touches the dog’s nose to see if it is dry. A healthy dog should have a moist nose except when sleeping. If the dog’s nose is very wet, the runny nose is mostly due to the cold weather; if the dog’s nose is dry, accompanied by symptoms such as coughing and lack of energy, it is likely to have a cold.

If the dog has a runny nose because of the cold weather, the owner can take measures to keep the dog warm. The resistance of the puppy is relatively weak, and the owner needs to pay special attention. If the dog has a runny nose because of a cold, the owner should take the dog to the doctor and listen to what the doctor has to say. If the dog is in good condition, you can take it back to take medicine on time. If the dog is in bad condition, you may need a drip.

It should be noted that if the owner is not sure, he should not feed the dog to eat human medicine by himself. This will have certain risks to the dog’s health. It is recommended to consult a doctor.

The owner should pay great attention to the dog’s diet, and can’t give the dog salty or spicy food. Dogs raised from whole grains have the most beautiful fur and great body. Meat is only to supplement some necessary nutrients for dogs, and it is not necessary to eat it every day, otherwise it will cause damage to the dog’s body.

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