The difference between dog colds and other diseases

Dog colds are systemic symptoms mainly characterized by inflammation of the upper respiratory tract mucosa. Colds usually occur in early spring, late autumn and when the climate changes suddenly. Most of the causes are due to sudden cold stimulation, such as being hit by strong winds in winter, sleeping outdoors in cold seasons, being exposed to rain, and not drying the dog's coat in time after bathing.

Symptoms of colds in dogs

The main symptoms of colds in dogs are: depressed dogs, loss of appetite or loss of appetite, flushed conjunctiva, and shy and tearful eyes. There is a cough, pus-like nasal discharge, accelerated breathing, elevated body temperature, chills and tremors. If not treated in time, it may be complicated by other diseases such as tracheitis and bronchitis. The other is influenza, which is caused by a virus and occurs in epidemic form. The main manifestation is high fever. In addition to cold symptoms, it is often accompanied by conjunctivitis and intestinal catarrh.

Precautions for dogs with colds

The early symptoms of many infectious diseases are very similar to colds. For example, early symptoms of dog fever and parvovirus typically include elevated body temperature, sneezing, shyness and watery eyes, and a runny nose. Due to lack of experience, some owners tend to treat several common serious infectious diseases as colds, leading to misdiagnosis and wrong treatment measures, leading to serious consequences of dog death.

Precautions for "fake" colds in dogs

Fake colds are generally more common in the early stages of infectious diseases, and actually have other special symptoms. When a dog is infected with canine thermovirus and becomes ill, the body temperature is usually bidirectional, with the body temperature rising and falling. Most sick dogs have symptoms of eye droppings. In the early stage of parvovirus, it is mainly accompanied by major symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, and usually vomiting first and then diarrhea. As long as the owner can observe carefully, he can still distinguish and judge.

Symptoms and treatment of dog colds

Symptoms: depression, half-closed eyes, shyness and tearing, conjunctival congestion and swelling, serous nasal discharge, sneezing, The body temperature rises above 39 degrees, breathing is rapid, and sometimes there is coughing. Decreased appetite. When puppies are sick, if they have not been immunized and their resistance is reduced, they are more likely to inherit other infectious diseases. Dogs can develop other infectious diseases. Simple colds can be cured quickly if treated promptly. If not treated promptly, puppies may develop secondary bronchopneumonia.