Common colds in adult dogs can heal on their own

The normal course of a cold in dogs is 3-5 days, sometimes 7-10 days. People with good immunity may recover on their own, but some people with poor physical fitness may recover on their own. Dogs, puppies, and elderly dogs may be susceptible to bronchitis or pneumonia. If a dog is found to have severe cold symptoms, the best way is to send it directly to a pet hospital for examination and listen to veterinary advice. Guide your dog to drink more water and feed him chicken soup without salt to supplement his nutrition.

Here are the following diagnosis points for dog colds

1. The dog coughs and makes a "hahaha" sound;
2. Lethargy and loss of appetite;
3. The nose is dry and the body is hot; the normal body temperature of adult dogs is between 36.5-37.5 degrees, and the normal body temperature of puppies is between 37-38 degrees;
4. Tearing, bloodshot eyes, and tears flowing out from time to time;
5. Clear watery nasal discharge, not pus-like.

The cause of a dog’s cold should be found out first

If the dog does not dry it in time after taking a bath or being exposed to the rain, or if the dog catches a cold while sleeping at night, it may cause When a dog catches a cold and the symptoms are mild and there are no complications, the dog can be fed anti-cold medicines specially designed for children, such as children's cold granules and cold granules, in children's doses; dogs with cough symptoms can be given additional Take compound licorice tablets orally, 3-4 tablets/time, 2 times a day. But be careful not to give adult food to dogs.

Dog colds are viral and require prompt medical treatment

If the dog is infected by other dogs and germs because it goes out to play, when the body temperature exceeds the normal temperature and is accompanied by shivering, lack of energy, and sudden appetite When there are multiple complications such as purulent nasal discharge or purulent nasal discharge, it is recommended to send the pet to a pet hospital for examination and treatment. Because the early symptoms of many diseases are similar to those of a cold, it is important to avoid missing the best treatment period due to delayed treatment.

Cold care for dogs

1. Keep warm: add warm blankets and soft cushions to the kennel. Do not place the kennel facing the wind. Move it to a place where the wind cannot blow. place.
2. 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.
3. Feed your dog’s favorite nutritious dog food or canned food. You can also feed your dog appropriate meat with high protein content to supplement the nutrients your body needs.