The weather is cold in winter, and it is easy for people to catch cold if they wear such thick clothes, let alone pets. Dogs should take precautions in winter to avoid kennel cough. What is kennel cough?

Kennel cough, simply put, is tracheal and bronchitis. It mostly occurs in puppies and is highly contagious among dogs, so it is called "kennel cough". Since dogs suffering from kennel cough usually cough like "cough, cough, cough, smack", many scavengers mistakenly believe that the dog is stuck in food. Someone even gave the kennel cough a very cute name: "Kekeka".

What are the characteristics of kennel cough?

Sudden attack, sudden cough, irregular spitting, and discharge from the corners of the eyes. Kennel cough often occurs when the two seasons change. Time periods with large climate changes and temperature differences are usually the periods of high incidence of kennel cough. Kennel cough is generally contracted through contact between dogs, but it is not contagious to humans.

Is kennel cough an acute or serious disease?

If there are no complications such as loss of appetite, depression, elevated body temperature, diarrhea, etc., kennel cough can be cured by taking an antiviral oral solution in the early stages. If there are complications, especially dogs with unknown immune history of canine distemper, hepatitis and parainfluenza, they should seek medical treatment as soon as possible, as it may seriously endanger the dog's life.

How to prevent kennel cough in winter?

1. Regularly vaccinate dogs with relevant vaccines as required;

2. Take precautions against the cold and avoid taking your dog out when the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor is too large

3. Do a good job of isolation. In autumn and winter, if a dog suffers from kennel cough, do not take it to play in places where there are many dogs until it is cured to prevent the infection from spreading to other dogs. Similarly, you should try to avoid taking healthy dogs out for walks. Places where dogs gather together to reduce close contact and risk of infection

4. Do a good job of disinfection and environmental cleanup. In addition to letting dogs bask in the sun more, generally cold, high humidity, and poorly ventilated environments are most likely to induce kennel cough. Disinfect your home regularly to give yourself and your dog a clean environment

5. Feed protein-rich foods and regularly supplement vitamins and trace elements to enhance resistance