Measures for dogs to prevent colds

1. To prevent and treat colds, we mainly start by strengthening the dog’s physical condition. We must ensure that the dog’s food has complete nutrients and allow the dog to do more running exercises to enhance the dog’s physical fitness. physical fitness.
2. When the climate changes, pay attention to the insulation of dogs to prevent them from catching cold and rain. The kennel must be placed in a warmer place at home to avoid drafts. You can wear some clothes when sleeping in winter to keep the kennel dry and warm. Pay attention to disinfecting and sterilizing the kennel frequently and exposing it to sunlight.
3. The dog’s diet should be light, and do not feed it oily or watery food. Feeding should be regular and quantitative, with small meals and frequent meals. This will help your dog’s gastrointestinal health and enhance his physical fitness.
4. Avoid the dog lying on the ground. If the dog lies on the ground in winter, the abdomen with the least hair will directly contact the cold ground, which will cause the dog to catch a cold due to the cold ground. So whether at home or outside, avoid dogs lying on the ground.

Common symptoms of colds in dogs

1. Not in good spirits, wilting, and likes to lie down.
2. A runny nose.
3. Sneezing and coughing, please note that coughing is very similar to the symptoms of canine distemper, canine parainfluenza, and bronchitis.
4. Conjunctival congestion, tearing, and loss of appetite.
5. The body temperature rises, usually when it reaches 39.5-40°C, you have a fever.

How to deal with dog colds

1. For common colds, it is recommended from a scientific point of view to take pet-specific cold medicines, such as Mebeigankang oral liquid. Human medicines are often caused by the body’s Structural differences don't work very well. If necessary, you can also try taking Chinese medicines such as Children's Cold Granules, Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid, Isatis Root, etc. Take half the amount for children. The medicine is mild in nature and there is no big problem if it is overdosed.
2. If your dog has fever, runny nose, or cough, take various oral liquids against cold viruses, 1 tube at a time, 2 times a day. Oral amoxicillin is used to reduce inflammation. A pet dog weighing 10 kg should take about 100 mg. Do not take too much. Take it 2-3 times a day for 5-7 consecutive days. Generally, experienced owners can also use sulfa drugs to clear away heat, reduce fever, and relieve wind and pain. Antibiotics can prevent complications.
3. Owners with severe cold symptoms or those who have no experience in handling colds must send their dogs to the pet hospital for treatment in time to prevent other complications. Because the initial symptoms of parvovirus and canine distemper are very similar to those of a cold, it is safer to seek medical examination.