How to treat colds in Bichon Frize

1. When the dog has minor symptoms such as lack of energy, likes to lie down, watery nose, sneezing and other minor symptoms, the dog can be given "Amoxicillin", 10 A pet dog weighing 1 kg should eat about 100 mg. According to this ratio, it should be eaten 2 to 3 times a day for a week.

2. Once the dog's body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, you need to use antipyretic analgesics, such as Diazepam, or you can inject injections according to the size of the dog, and the dose is controlled at 0.5-2 Milliliters/kg is fine. It can also be treated with traditional Chinese medicine, such as Bupleurum injection.

3. When the dog has watery nose, shaking head, constant sneezing and other serious symptoms, it is recommended to inject about 0.5 ml (5 mg) of chlorpheniramine subcutaneously. For those with rough wheezing, vesicular sounds or severe coughing, 2 to 5 mg of dexamethasone can be injected intramuscularly. Generally, when this happens, it means that the dog's symptoms are serious, and it is recommended to send it to the doctor as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition.

4. To combat concurrent infections with other diseases, penicillin is the first choice. 400,000 to 800,000 units intramuscularly, twice a day. Other antibacterial drugs such as kanamycin, cephalosporin, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, etc. can also be used. For dogs with severe symptoms, infusion should be arranged, using 10% glucose solution, penicillin, dexamethasone, and vitamin C for intravenous infusion.
Note: For all drugs that require subcutaneous injection, it is recommended to go to a pet hospital and have them operated by professional veterinarians. It is not recommended for owners without relevant experience to operate them on their own to avoid irreversible consequences caused by operational errors.

5. The American Pet Research Association has confirmed that chicken soup is very helpful for dogs to recover from colds (of course it is only an auxiliary, don’t think that just feeding chicken soup can help dogs recover).

Anti-inflammatory drugs for Bichon Frize dogs cannot be used together with probiotics

Probiotics are also bacteria, and anti-inflammatory drugs will kill probiotics. Therefore, if you need to take probiotics, you must take them 4 hours apart from the anti-inflammatory drugs. above.

How to prevent colds in Bichon Frize

1. Keep warm. Try to prevent the dog from getting cold or getting wet. Be sure to dry it in time after bathing; Stay in a warmer area of ​​your home and avoid drafts.
2. Strengthen exercise. Guide dogs to run more and exercise to enhance their physical fitness. Only a strong body can effectively resist the invasion of germs.
3. Sunbathing. Taking your dog to sunbathe regularly is very good for the body. Warm sunlight can promote blood circulation in the dog's body and promote a more normal metabolism.