The cold winter wind is rampant, and the temperature is low. Dogs are very susceptible to catching colds. Owners must pay attention to help their dogs with cold protection work, assisting them to live healthily and comfortably through this winter.

Great Pyrenees (details)

　　What are the symptoms of dogs catching a cold?

　　Knowing some common signs of dogs catching a cold helps to detect the dog's condition in time, allow for early diagnosis and treatment, and ensure the dog's health. The main manifestations of dogs catching a cold are:

　　1. Poor mental state, looking listless all day.

　　2. Clear watery nasal discharge from the dog's nostrils, not purulent nasal discharge.

　　3. Frequent sneezing, coughing, difficulty eating, as if the throat and pharynx are severely uncomfortable.

　　4. Red eyes with congestion symptoms and inexplicable tearing.

　　5. Significant loss of appetite, no desire to eat anything.

　　6. Accompanied by fever symptoms; body temperature mostly between 39 to 40 degrees Celsius, while normally adult dogs' temperature should be between 36.5 to 37.5, and puppies usually about 37 to 38 degrees Celsius.

　　7. Noticeable decrease in the dog's sense of smell, even smelling fragrant dog food or sweets with no enthusiasm.

Siberian Husky (details)

　　What to do if your dog catches a cold?

　　Normally, the duration of a dog’s cold is generally 3-5 days, at most 7-10 days. Dogs with strong immunity may recover by themselves after a few days. However, some dogs’ cold symptoms may worsen and possibly trigger bronchitis or pneumonia.

　　When it is found that the dog has caught a cold, the best method is to first take the dog to the hospital for a check-up, then carry out reasonable treatment. It is necessary to prevent the cold symptoms from worsening and to avoid triggering other diseases. During the dog’s cold, pay extra attention to rest, ensure more water intake, and increase nutrition, especially vitamins. As for medication choices, it is best to follow the veterinarian’s advice. Owners should not blindly give medicine by themselves.

　　During the dog’s cold period, pay attention to:

　　1. Keep warm treatment: The first step for a dog with a cold is to keep it warm. Add more cotton cloth at its sleeping place or use a heater.

　　2. Feed the dog ginger soup: Everyone knows ginger soup drives away the cold. Feeding dogs ginger soup can also help them dispel cold and treat colds. Although the taste of ginger soup may not be favored by many dogs, every dog’s situation is different. You can try feeding it; perhaps its taste buds are dulled during illness and it will drink it.

　　3. Supplement nutrition: A dog’s cold is like a person’s illness, a weak period. Therefore, it needs more nutritional supplementation so the dog can recover sooner.

Chow Chow

　　Which dogs are prone to catching colds?

　　1. Puppies under 6 months old.

　　2. Elderly dogs and dogs with arthritis. Low temperatures cause their joints to stiffen, causing pain when walking.

　　3. Dogs with diabetes, heart disease, endocrine disorders, or kidney disease, as these dogs have difficulty regulating body temperature.

　　4. Underweight dogs.

　　5. Short-haired dogs.

　　6. Short-legged dogs, who are more likely to come into contact with snow in snowy environments.

　　Winter is a season when dogs are easily susceptible to colds. Owners should take good care of their dogs because with your love, the dogs can stay warm through the winter!~