In our daily lives, pet dogs are an indispensable part of our lives, so whether it is their diet or other aspects, we pay special attention. Perhaps dogs live even more delicately than humans. Often, we cause our dogs to get sick due to our momentary negligence, and the most common illness is when a dog catches a cold after a bath because its fur was not dried in time. However, dog colds are quite normal; sometimes they can recover on their own, but if it is severe, a hospital visit is necessary. Today, let's learn what to do when a dog has a cold?

When the dog's cold is not very serious, the owner can give the dog medicine based on the medicines humans take, but it must be children's cold medicine because dogs cannot take adult medicine doses; they can only take medicines with higher liquidity such as syrups. You can also mix it with dog food so the dog is less resistant to the medicine. If the dog has a cough during the cold, you can prepare some licorice tablets, which are specifically for treating coughs, and give the dog children's dosage. If the dog’s cold is more severe, antibiotics should be injected to increase resistance.

For dogs with weaker constitutions, other symptoms may appear during the cold. After consulting a doctor, you can inject some medicines to make the dog feel less uncomfortable. Dogs lose appetite when sick, which may cause dehydration, so make sure to prepare adequate drinking water. When a dog has a cold, isolate it from other pets at home to prevent transmission. Regarding feeding, owners should also supplement the dog's nutrition as the dog’s nutritional deficiency is serious during a cold.

Dogs often have poor appetite when they have a cold, but owners must ensure the dog eats a little every meal. If the dog refuses to eat, owners can prepare some rice soup, which is nutritious and more likely to be accepted. Skimmed milk powder is also quite nutritious. Other nutritious foods can also be combined, but they should be light and easy to digest.