Diseases that dogs are susceptible to in winter

1. Canine distemper

This is a highly contagious infectious disease that can lead to death The rate is as high as 80%, and most of the sick dogs are puppies. Symptoms: loss of appetite, listlessness, abnormal body temperature, convulsions all over the body, etc.

2. Canine parvovirus

Canine parvovirus is a severe infectious disease with extremely high mortality rate. Symptoms: initial depression, anorexia, occasional fever, soft stools or mild vomiting, and then develop into frequent vomiting and severe diarrhea. The stool will also become sticky and smell very bad.

3. Canine coronavirus

This is a viral infectious disease, which can also be said to be a gastrointestinal disease. It is often mixed with canine parvovirus, and the mortality rate of puppies is relatively high. high. Symptoms: Frequent vomiting, diarrhea, depression, anorexia.

4. Skin diseases

Dogs are prone to frostbite in winter. If frostbite is not treated in time, it can easily lead to skin diseases. Of course, it may also be caused by virus infection. The guiding reasons are relatively many. Symptoms: The dog keeps scratching, there are red patches on the skin, and there may even be pus.

5. Heart disease

Dogs eat more in winter and are prone to obesity. Generally, obesity can easily lead to heart disease. Heart disease is a relatively common cardiovascular disease. Symptoms: palpitations, angina, difficulty breathing, coughing and hemoptysis, chest pain or chest discomfort, etc.

Precautions for dogs during the winter

1. Keep active

Many dog ​​owners are afraid that their dogs will catch a cold when going out in winter. Take your dog outdoors less often. In fact, this approach is inappropriate. Arrange timely outdoor exercise for dogs to enhance their physical fitness and improve their disease resistance.

2. There is no need to take supplements

Many dog ​​parents believe that winter is a good time to take supplements, so they should also give their dogs a lot of extra meals or feed them more nutritious things. . In fact, it is not necessary, as it will increase the burden on the dog's body, as long as you follow the normal feeding method every day.

3. Keep warm

The weather in winter is cold and dry, and the dog's blood circulation is prone to be poor. The joint tissue cannot drain blood with the change of temperature, causing joint pain, swelling. Therefore, keeping warm is the key to protecting joints.

In addition, the arrival of winter makes the weather dry and cold. During this period, dogs need to prevent respiratory diseases, colds and other diseases.

4. Pay attention to the soles of your feet

In the winter when snowflakes are flying, the weather is cold and the ground is freezing. In winter, the paws and pads of dogs are also relatively fragile and prone to dryness, cracking and peeling. When parents take their dogs out for activities, they should pay attention to protecting their dogs' paws. If possible, after returning home, you can massage the dog's paws for a few minutes and check the dog's paws at the same time.

5. Pay attention to excrement

Observe the shape of your dog’s stool. Gastrointestinal problems cannot be ignored. If a dog often sleeps with its belly directly touching the ground, it will cause the stomach and intestines to get cold and cause soft and loose stools. So try to provide a nest for the dog, and don’t let the dog’s belly touch the ground directly.

6. Reduce the frequency of bathing appropriately

In winter, you can reduce the frequency of bathing your dog to avoid heat loss. Because when taking a bath, as the water evaporates, it will take away the heat from the dog's body surface, which can easily cause the dog to get cold. Moreover, in the cold winter, the activity of parasites will also be much reduced. Owners do not have to worry about their dogs getting parasites if they do not take a bath for a few days.