In winter, the cold wind is raging and the temperature is low. Dogs are very susceptible to colds and colds. Parents should pay attention to protecting their dogs from the cold to help them spend this winter healthily and comfortably. If you have any pet questions, you can also add Dr. Douchai’s WeChat ID: douchai22, and we will provide you with free consultation on various issues at any time.

What are the symptoms of a cold in dogs?

Only by understanding some of the common symptoms of colds and colds in dogs can we detect the condition of dogs in time, diagnose and treat them early, and ensure the health of dogs. The main symptoms of colds and colds in dogs are:

1. Poor mental state, looking depressed all day long.

2. There is often clear watery nasal mucus flowing out of the dog's nostrils, which is not purulent nasal mucus.

3. Sneezing a lot, coughing frequently, difficulty eating, as if there is severe discomfort in the pharynx and throat

4. The eyes are red, congested, and tears flow out for no apparent reason.

5. Appetite is greatly reduced, and there is no appetite for anything.

6. With fever symptoms, the body temperature is usually 39 to 40 degrees Celsius. Under normal circumstances, adult dogs should be between 36.5 and 37.5 degrees Celsius, and puppies are usually around 37 to 38 degrees Celsius.

The dog's sense of smell has been significantly reduced, and he is listless even when he smells delicious dog food and desserts.

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What should you do if your dog catches a cold?

Under normal circumstances, the course of a dog's cold usually lasts 3-5 days, and more often 7-10 days. Dogs with strong resistance may recover on their own in a few days, but some dogs' cold symptoms will become more serious and may induce diseases such as bronchitis or pneumonia.

Generally, if it is found that a dog has caught a cold, the best way to deal with it is to send the dog to the hospital for examination first, and then provide reasonable treatment. To prevent your dog's cold symptoms from becoming serious, you must also avoid inducing other diseases. When your dog catches a cold, you must pay more attention to rest, add more water, and increase nutrition, especially vitamin supplements. As for the choice of medicine, it is best to listen to the advice of your veterinarian. Owners should not blindly give medicine to their dogs by themselves.

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Dogs should pay attention to the following when catching a cold:

1. Insulation treatment: If a dog catches a cold, the dog should first be insulated. You can put more cotton cloth or put a stove in the place where it sleeps.

2. Feed dogs ginger soup: Everyone knows that ginger soup can drive away colds. Feeding dogs ginger soup can also help dogs drive away colds and cure colds. Although the taste of ginger soup mayThere are many dogs that don't like it very much, but every dog's situation is different. If you try to feed it, it may have a dull taste when it has a cold and drink it.

Supplement nutrition: A dog's cold is just like a human being's illness. The body is in a weak period, so it needs to supplement more nutrients so that the dog can recover as soon as possible.

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