How to treat a pet dog with a cold
Signs of cold like sneezing and sniffling will be noticed in people as soon as the weather turns cold. Watery eyes and red noses that would rival Rudolph’s will be noticed. Hankies and Kleenex will be in great demand as these signs of a cold will be exhibited by a big portion of the populace. The idea that pet dogs would stick with the master through thick and thin seems to be true as just like its master the dog can have a cold too. Although the dog will not have a reddened nose the watery eyes, sneezing, sniffling and coughing are signs that the dog has a cold too.
Cold is an ordinary human illness that often times would not need any treatment. A bowl of soup or a cup of tea are the old fashioned cure-all for colds thus people would not really need cold pills. Would these simple cold remedies work for the pet too? Cold weather is not the only reason why dogs can have colds. A pet with a cold can transmit the ailment to other pets. Viruses and germs as well as stress can affect a dog with a weak immune system.
A dog owner would attest to the energy and inquisitiveness of the pet. Dogs are seen often enjoying romping on the snow and heavy pouring rain would not stop a dog from trailing a prey and as expected, the dog would have a cold.
A cold is an ordinary non-serious illness that is normally allowed to run its course as after a day or two the cold will be gone. Because dogs are tough, the cold of the pet will not really worry the owners. But it would not hurt the dog if the owner will make the dog more comfortable. A dog with cold must be kept warm.
Don’t let the pet go out in the cold or in the rain to prevent the cold from getting bad. Supportive therapy would prevent the pet’s cold from getting worse. Keep the dog well fed with nutritious foods will boost its immune system. The dog will benefit from vitamins and supplements too. The breathing of dogs with cold is hampered by clogged nose thus a steam filled bathroom will help the to dog to breath easily. Provide the dog with plenty of drinking water to hasten the recovery. Take the pet to the vet’s at once if the dog is already showing signs of distress.
Sarah’s Dogs provides more information on what to do if your dog has a cold as well as first aid for dogs.
