Nowadays, more and more families start to keep dogs, and even regard dogs as part of the family. They also take care of dogs in their daily lives. Therefore, pet owners can know what symptoms dogs have when they catch a cold, especially when the seasons alternate. Owners must pay more attention to the health problems of dogs.
First, I am in a bad mood and always want to sleep.
Dogs are usually lively and energetic, but they catch a cold, are depressed and have a bad spirit. They are always motionless on the ground, easily sleepy, always sleeping, and can't sleep.
Second, a runny nose.
Dogs also have a runny nose when they are sick, and it is always clear when they have a cold. If you have a runny nose and pus, you should pay attention to the possibility of canine distemper and go to the pet hospital for treatment in time. It should be noted that dogs must be cleaned up in time to prevent nasal congestion from causing loss of appetite.
Third, coughing and sneezing.
Dogs will have sneezing and coughing symptoms after catching a cold, have difficulty swallowing when eating, feel sore throat, and may vomit.
Fourth, loss of appetite.
In general, dogs have a good appetite and can eat a lot. Once they catch a cold, their appetite drops, and even their favorite snacks lose interest.
Five, the body fever, body temperature rise.
The temperature of dogs is higher than ours. The normal body temperature of puppies is 38.5~39℃, and that of adult dogs is 37.5~38.5℃. The owner can touch the inside of the dog's thigh to see if it is particularly hot. If it is hotter than usual, he can directly measure the rectal temperature of the dog.
Six, dry nose
When a dog just wakes up from sleep, its nose is usually wet. If the dog's nose is dry, it is probably a symptom. If it's just a dry nose and there are no other symptoms, it may be excessive internal heat, so you should add more water to your dog. But if it is accompanied by loss of appetite and lethargy, it is probably a cold.
Seven, there are red blood and tears in the eyes.
When a dog catches a cold, his eyes are bloodshot and he doesn't want to open them all day. I will often cry, which will lead to sudden and serious tears.
Matters needing attention when dogs catch a cold:
1. Dogs are afraid of cold and shivering when they have a cold. The owner should pay attention to keep the dog warm and add a blanket to the dog when sleeping.
2, the owner must remember: dogs can not take a bath during a cold, even if the dog is dirty, it is just a simple wipe.
3. Dogs are weak and lack nutrition and resistance during cold. You can feed your dog some salt-free chicken soup, lean porridge, nutritional cream, etc. And feed probiotics 2~3 times a week to regulate the dog's stomach, promote metabolism and improve immunity.
If you catch a cold, drink plenty of water and try to drink hot and warm water. If the dog doesn't want to drink water, you can add some goat milk powder to the water to increase palatability.