Dogs will feel uncomfortable if they catch a cold. Some dogs just feel uncomfortable and don’t want to move and want to sleep. If your Chow behaves like this after catching a cold, don’t force it to move around and let the dog rest more. What are the symptoms if a Chow Chow has a cold? In addition to letting the little Chow get more rest, what measures should be taken for a Chow Chow with a cold?

What are the symptoms of cold in Chow Chow

Chow Chow will cough and sneeze when they have a cold. When sneezing or coughing occurs violently, Chow Chow's eyes are prone to bloodshot redness and swelling, and they tend to shed tears. At the same time, the Chow Chow's body will experience chills or heat.

Causes of Chow Chow

There are many reasons for Chow Chows to catch colds. Perhaps the parents did not dry the dog's hair after taking a bath, or the dog was caught in the rain when going for a walk, or the dog did not take measures to keep warm, especially at the turn of the season. time, or when the temperature suddenly drops sharply.

What should I do if my Chow Chow has a cold?

1. Prepare a warm kennel for the Chow to rest

Generally speaking, Chow Chows catch colds because they fail to keep warm. They will easily catch a cold after catching a cold.

Therefore, when a Chow gets a cold, you should prepare a warm kennel for the Chow to sleep more. Do not let the Chow sleep directly on the cold floor. It is uncomfortable for the dog to sleep on the cold floor, and he may catch cold again. .

If the Chow’s hair is sparse, you can also put it in pet clothes to keep warm.

2. Mix some relevant nutrients into dog food

After a Chow Chow catches a cold, don’t just let the dog rely on its own ability to heal itself. The owner still needs to take some measures.

You can feed the Chow some related nutrients, and then pay attention to replenishing water, and give more water to the Chow who has a cold.

The body temperature of some Chow Chows will change after catching a cold. Pay attention to measuring the dog's temperature every once in a while. If the body temperature is relatively high, send it to the hospital for a check-up.

3. Proper nutrition and exercise

You can let your Chow sleep more at night. When there is sunshine during the day, you can take him out to bask in the sun. Let the dog exercise for a while, which is good for the body.