I believe that in the process of raising dogs, everyone has encountered the problem of dogs catching colds, especially puppies, which have poor physical constitution and will catch colds if they are not careful. If the puppy only has mild cold symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose, and does not affect the mental state, the problem is generally not serious. Of course, there may be some novice poop collectors who don’t know what to do. So how to treat a mild cold in puppies? The method is actually very simple!
1. Warmth treatment.
Puppies have not shed their fetal hair before they are three months old. The hair on their bodies cannot help them keep warm and keep out the cold. Pet owners need to help their puppies keep warm. When the weather is cold, you can prepare a warm kennel for the puppy and wear an extra layer of clothes; when the weather is hot, do not keep the air conditioner blowing on the puppy and keep the room ventilated and dry. In addition, puppies cannot be vaccinated or bathed during illness to avoid aggravating the condition.
2. Supplement nutrition.
A dog's cold is just like a human being's illness. The body is in a weak stage, so it needs to be supplemented with more nutrients so that the dog can recover as soon as possible. Pet owners can usually prepare some nutritious meals for their puppies, such as millet porridge, meat porridge, bone soup, goat milk powder, etc. They can also feed probiotics to help puppies quickly replenish nutrients and maintain normal physiological functions during colds. Also pay attention to proper exercise. When the weather is nice, you often take your dog out to have fun and exercise properly to enhance immunity.
3. Monitor body temperature.
During a cold, the body temperature of puppies will rise. Therefore, pet owners need to measure their body temperature frequently. Once the body temperature exceeds 39.5°C, they should be sent to the hospital immediately for antipyretic injections. It is recommended that pet owners use a pet-specific thermometer to avoid misdiagnosis and delaying the condition.
In addition to the above conventional treatment measures, if you find that your puppy not only sneezes and has a runny nose, but also has vomiting and diarrhea, increased eye mucus, purulent nasal discharge, lethargy, and refuses to eat, you should immediately send it to the doctor for examination to see if it has canine distemper or parvovirus, and it should be treated with medication under the guidance of a veterinarian.