It is normal for dogs to catch a cold. Catching a cold in the bath, gastrointestinal discomfort, seasonal changes and other factors can easily cause colds in dogs. Parents don't have to worry too much. As long as they send it to the hospital for treatment in time and take medicine on time under the guidance of the doctor, it will return to normal in a few days. Some parents will say that the words are very simple, but they are often at a loss when faced with it. A few packets of cold granules can solve a person's cold, so what should a dog do if it has a cold? As parents, what can we do for the dog? What modest role does the dog play?

1Symptoms of dog cold

First, we must prescribe the right medicine. You should first find out what symptoms your dog will have after catching a cold. Only in this way can the doctor make a medication list based on the dog's condition. Speaking of colds, everyone is very familiar with them, but how much do they know about their symptoms? Let’s take a look!

1. Dogs with colds always like to lie down, are listless, weak, and may even appear anorexic!

2. The dog's nose will constantly flow with watery mucus. Please note that it is watery, not thick or colored!

3. Dogs after catching a cold will sneeze and cough violently. Parents should also carefully understand whether the dog’s sneezing is contagious to avoid spreading to other people!

4. The more obvious point is that the dog’s conjunctiva will become congested and tearful, and he will slowly lose interest in food!

5. A cold in dogs will cause fever. The normal body temperature of adult dogs is between 36.5 and 37.5 degrees, while that of puppies is between 37 and 38 degrees. The body temperature after fever is about 39 to 40 degrees. Parents Be careful, as symptoms of fever can be troublesome!

6. Dogs with a cold have a significantly reduced sense of smell, and they are not interested in dog food or desserts that are full of color, flavor, and flavor!

2 Symptoms similar to dog colds

Many parents attribute the abnormal phenomena of dogs to the cold. In fact, this approach is completely wrong. How should I put it? Many dogs have experienced symptoms similar to colds, but in fact the two are not equated! So, what are the symptoms similar to a cold? As a parent, have you fallen into a misunderstanding?

1. Rhinitis This symptom is very similar to the symptoms of a cold. Some dogs' body temperature will not rise, but mucus or redness will appear in the nose, and the nasal fluid will be purulent or bloodshot!

2. Sinusitis The dog's body temperature will not be very high, but his mouth and nose will smell bad, and his sinuses will be swollen and painful!

3. Canine distemper The body temperature of a dog suffering from canine distemper is about 40 degrees, which is difficult for ordinary people to distinguish with the naked eye.It is unclear whether it is caused by a cold, but the difference is that the dog only has a fever for a few days, and then the body temperature will slowly drop until it returns to normal temperature. After about a week, the dog will have a fever again. You must know that capriciousness is A major characteristic of canine distemper. In addition, some sticky secretions will appear around the dog’s eyes!

4.Flu The obvious symptoms of a dog suffering from influenza are severe coughing, inflammation of the flat body, swollen nose, etc. Parents must distinguish carefully!

3 How to deal with dog colds

1. Cold granules If your dog is an adult, you can use the adult dosage. If the dog is smaller, like a Chihuahua, only one spoonful is enough. Cold medicine is relatively mild, so if you feed it more, there won’t be any problems!

2. Virus oral solution My dog ​​is of medium size, so I give it this dosage: one pill at a time, twice a day!

3.Amoxicillin It needs to be taken for a week, 2 to 3 times a day!

In general, almost all the medicines that people take when they have a cold can be given to dogs. Just pay attention to the dosage of the medicine. The dosage of medicine for dogs must be smaller than that for people! Some parents don't know if their dog really has a cold. They can go to the hospital for a blood test and they will know immediately!