Treatment of colds in dogs

Our treatment should be aimed at dissolving body heat, reducing inflammation and swelling, and formulating treatment plans based on the principle of real-time resistance to concurrent infections. To reduce inflammation and dissolve body heat, you need to determine the dog’s body temperature. The dog’s normal body temperature will not be higher than 39 degrees Celsius, so when the dog’s body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, you need to use antipyretic analgesics, such as Diazepam or Diazepam. Depending on the size of the dog, it can be administered subcutaneously or injected, and the dosage can be controlled at 0.5 to 2 ml.
It can be treated with Chinese medicine. For Chinese medicine, Bupleurum injection can be used. Here, if the dog’s body temperature does not rise too much, there is no need to inject antipyretic drugs. Some human cold medicines can be taken, and the dosage is controlled at About one-quarter to one-half of an adult’s dosage is enough, and it needs to be adjusted sensitively according to the dog’s condition.

When the dog's nose is particularly runny, shaking its head and sneezing continuously, 0.5 ml (5 mg) of chlorpheniramine can be injected subcutaneously. Dexamethasone 2-5 mg can be injected intramuscularly into dogs with thick breathing, bubbles or severe coughing. This condition is a canine disease and requires timely treatment and treatment to avoid affecting the dog's recovery speed.

To fight concurrent infections, penicillin is the first choice. Four hundred thousand to eight hundred thousand units are injected intramuscularly, twice a day. Other antibacterial drugs such as kanamycin, cephalosporin, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, etc. can also be used. Severe cases should be treated with infusion. Penicillin, dexamethasone, and vitamin C can be added to 10% glucose solution for intravenous infusion.
Finally, I would like to remind you that you must first improve the dog’s living conditions and prevent wind and rain. The ground for dogs should be dry and bedding should be provided in cold weather. Secondly, we must strengthen the dog’s physical condition. In addition to paying attention to the quality of food, the dog must also be given appropriate exercise and a certain amount of sunlight. Only in this way can you be healthy!

What should I do if my dog ​​catches a cold?

Usually, the course of a dog’s cold usually lasts 3-5 days, or 7-10 days. Dogs that are resistant may recover after a few days, but some dogs have more severe colds that can lead to illnesses such as bronchitis or pneumonia.
When it is generally 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 the dog's cold symptoms from becoming serious, it is also necessary to prevent the induction of other diseases. During the process of dogs catching a cold, they 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.

What are the symptoms of dogs catching a cold?

Only by understanding some common symptoms of dogs catching a cold can we detect the dog’s condition in time, diagnose and treat it as early as possible, and ensure that the dog Health, the main symptoms of dogs catching a cold are:
1. The mental state is not good and they appear listless all day long.
2. There is often clear water in the dog’s nostrilsThe discharge from the nose is non-purulent.
3. Sneezing a lot, coughing frequently, difficulty eating, as if there is severe discomfort in the pharynx and throat
4. Eyes red and congested, with inexplicable tears flowing out.
5. Appetite is greatly reduced, and there is no appetite for anything to eat.
6. When there are symptoms of fever, the body temperature is usually between 39 and 40 degrees Celsius. Generally, the body temperature of adult dogs should be between 36.5 and 37.5 degrees Celsius, and that of puppies is usually between 37 and 38 degrees Celsius.
7. The dog's sense of smell is significantly reduced, and he is listless even when he smells delicious dog food and desserts.