The course of dog colds usually lasts for 10 days

The normal course of dog colds is 3-5 days, sometimes 7-10 days.
Once a dog shows symptoms such as: lack of energy, loss of appetite, flushed conjunctiva, blurry and tearful eyes, cough, pus-like nasal mucus, accelerated breathing, elevated body temperature, trembling and other symptoms, if not If treated promptly, it may be complicated by other diseases such as tracheitis and bronchitis. The best way is to send the dog directly to the pet hospital for examination and listen to the veterinarian's advice; avoid causing other diseases due to delayed treatment, and guide the dog to drink more water.

Be careful to distinguish whether the dog has a cold or not.

1. Rhinitis: the body temperature does not rise, the nasal mucosa is red and swollen, and the nasal fluid is pus-like or bloody;
2. Sinusitis: The dog's mouth and nose have a foul odor, the sinuses are swollen and painful, and the body temperature does not rise;
3. Canine distemper: The body temperature rises to 40~41°C, and it is biphasic fever (that is, it burns for a few days first) , the body temperature slowly drops, and then fever returns after about 7 days), there is sticky secretion in the eyes; puppies that have not been vaccinated should be especially careful;
4. Canine parainfluenza: contagious, coughing very violently , red and swollen tonsils, purulent nasal fluid;
5. Bronchitis: severe short cough, dry cough.

How to prevent dog colds

1. Pay attention to clothing the dog appropriately to keep warm, and keep the breeding environment dry and clean;
2. Dogs The dog’s nest can be padded with thick mats to avoid catching cold;
3. Supplement nutrition, increase outdoor exercise, and enhance the dog’s physical fitness and immunity;
4. Appropriate vaccinations against colds and infectious diseases can be provided , to enhance resistance;
5. Use cold water to bathe and wash the dog's face, no matter the cold winter or hot weather, it is miraculous in preventing colds.

How to care for dog colds

1. First, keep the dog warm and protected from the cold. Add warm blankets and soft cushions to the kennel. Do not place the kennel opposite The wind outlet should be moved to a place where the wind cannot blow.
2. Give your dog a pet-specific cold medicine, such as Gan Ke Ling, to relieve the cough, runny nose, fever and other symptoms caused by the dog's cold, and help the dog recover as soon as possible.
3. Dogs with colds are in a weak state, so they need to increase their nutritional intake. Feed them fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, such as apples, pears, etc. You can also feed them meats with high protein content; Chicken soup without salt adds nutrients and helps improve your dog’s immunity.
4. Feed the dog an appropriate amount of ginger soup to dispel cold: Ginger soup also has the effect of dispelling cold for dogs. The dog may not be willing to drink it. You can use a syringe (throw away the needle part) to give it. It has certain side effects and can only be used appropriately when you catch a cold.
5. Do not bathe the dog until the cold is gone to avoid catching cold again and aggravating the cold.