Owners of dog colds should be vigilant

The physical constitution of pet dogs is actually very fragile. Seasonal changes and large temperature changes may cause colds in dogs. For dogs, if they are sick, they must be treated. Many minor diseases that may seem harmless are actually early symptoms of major diseases. So even if it's a cold, we can't be careless.
Cold is a general term for acute upper respiratory tract mucosal inflammation. Clinically, it is characterized by runny nose, sneezing, shyness and tearing, and elevated body temperature.

Causes of colds in dogs

Sudden cold stimulation, such as sudden drops in temperature, low temperatures in the house, sleeping outdoors, not drying the coat in time after bathing and catching cold, frequent air conditioning in and out of the air conditioner in summer The temperature difference is large in long-distance transportation areas; rain, wind, etc. may occur after sweating.

Symptoms of colds in dogs

Some dogs are depressed. Their eyes are half open and half closed. They were shy and tearful. Their conjunctivae are congested and swollen. Their nostrils were filled with mushy nasal fluid. They sneeze. Occasionally, their body temperature will rise above 39 degrees. They breathe quickly and sometimes cough. Loss of appetite. After a puppy becomes sick, if it is not immunized, its resistance will be reduced and it will be easy to contract other infectious diseases.
If it is just a simple cold, it can be cured quickly as long as it is treated promptly. If not treated promptly, puppies may develop secondary bronchopneumonia.

Treatment methods for dog colds

Dogs with runny nose and cough

1. Fever: Bupleurum injection or Qingkailing 1-2 ml, taken orally, 2 times a day .
2. Anti-inflammatory: Oral azithromycin dry suspension for children. Puppies under 2kg should use children's tablets, 1/4 pack in the morning and evening; puppies and older dogs between 2kg and 10kg should use children's tablets, half pack in the morning and evening; puppies over 10kg, use half a pack in the morning and evening for adults, Dogs take one piece each in the morning and evening.
3. Cough: If there is sputum, you can take Nianci'an in the morning and evening; if you have dry cough, you can take Ethyl bromide.
Attention: Strengthen feeding and management to prevent cold stimulation. During the treatment period, try not to inject excessive amounts of drugs to reduce fever. The antibiotics are taken orally, which will not have much impact on body metabolism. The oral anti-inflammatory drug Anqi is effective. Other amoxicillin or cephalosporins are not very effective. The effect of azithromycin is It is fast and easy to develop drug resistance, so its use is not recommended. If diarrhea occurs during a cold, it is not advisable to take anti-inflammatory drugs by mouth because they have a stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract and will increase the number of times the dog vomits.
The following are some injection methods. If you cannot do it yourself, it is better to go to the hospital.

Dogs with runny nose and cough

1. Fever: Aminopyrine, intramuscular injection, once/day
2. Anti-inflammation: Azithromycin injection, subcutaneous injection, once/day
/>3. Cough: If there is sputum, take Qingkailing, ethinyl bromide, and chlorpheniramine (it depends on the condition of the dog, it is not necessary to give all three).Solution:

Dogs with runny nose and cough

1. Fever: Aminopyrine, intramuscular injection, once a day.
2. Anti-inflammation: sodium chloride + azithromycin injection (remember to lift slowly)
3. Cough: sodium chloride + Qingkailing (how much water should be suspended according to the dog’s weight)

Most breeders have no experience in injecting dogs, so they generally refer to oral feeding, but the effect is slower than injected drugs. What’s more, even a common cold cannot be ignored in puppies. The early symptoms of infectious diseases are almost the same as those of colds, so we cannot distinguish between infectious diseases and common colds. It is recommended that puppies with this condition be sent directly to the hospital for testing. Ruling out infectious diseases is more reassuring.