Can dogs catch a cold

Can dogs catch a cold

Causes of dog colds

Weather reasons

The temperature drops suddenly or suddenly changes too much, such as being blown over by cold wind in winter, being caught in the rain, or having hair that is not dried, leading to colds.

Virus infection

Infected outside the home or from an infected dog living together, this cold is generally a viral cold.

Symptoms of a cold in dogs

1. Increased body temperature (above 39.2°), lethargy, lethargy, and decreased appetite.
2. Keep licking the nose. Under normal circumstances, dogs lick their noses to keep them moist and sensitive. If they have runny nose due to a cold, the number of times the dog licks their noses will also increase.
3. When sneezing or coughing, the eyes become bloodshot and watery.

Prevention and treatment of dog colds

1. Oral cold granules, generally half a bag is enough. The medicinal properties of cold granules are relatively mild and may make the dog drink more water.
2. Anti-inflammatory oral amoxicillin, according to the ratio, feed 10mg amoxicillin per 1kg, twice a day.
3. For coughs, you can use Maxing Shigan Oral Liquid, which is a special cough medicine for pets.

Precautions for dogs with colds

1. A simple cold will not cause vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms. If it may be gastroenteritis, parvovirus or canine distemper, you should send it to a pet hospital for treatment in time.
2. Keep warm when you have a cold, keep your dog’s living area warm, and put a blanket on the dog’s kennel in winter.
3. During a cold, the dog’s resistance decreases and the body becomes weak. Give your dog nutrition or supplements and provide enough water.
4. Get vaccinated regularly to increase antibodies and prevent infectious diseases.