What to do to help a dog with a cold
As soon as the cold weather kicks in people will be heard sniffling, sneezing. Watery eyes and red noses that would rival Rudolph's will be noticed. When the demand for Kleenex increases it is for certain - people have colds. Noted to be the most affectionate and loyal pets, dogs seem to be one with the family even in illness as dogs can suffer from cold too. The dog may not have a reddened nose but for sure a dog can sniffle, sneeze, cough and have watery eyes - all telltale signs that the dog is affected by the cold weather.
Cold is an ordinary human illness that often times would not need any treatment. Commonly, a bowl of hot soup, a cup of steaming tea and a day in bed would make the cold go away. Would the hot soup or the cup of tea be effective to cure the dog's cold too? Aside from the cold weather there are other reasons why a dog can contract cold. A pet with a cold can transmit the ailment to other pets. A dog with a weak immune system can be easily affected by cold-causing germs and viruses.
Dogs are noted for being very energetic animals. A dog owner should not be surprised if the dog catches cold because these animals are known to enjoy frolicking in the snow and because of a high prey drive, dogs would not mind the pouring rain as long as the prey is trailed.
Colds are normally gone after a few days even without treatment thus people are not really worried about this "ordinary" ailment. 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. First off is to keep the pet warm.
Dogs must not be allowed to play in the cold lest the cold develops into a more serious illness. The best thing a pet owner can do is to provide supportive therapy. Provide the dog with healthy food that will build the strength of its immune system. Vitamins and supplements will boost the immune system of the dog for better protection against viral and bacterial attacks. Dogs with colds are expected to have clogged nose thus letting the dog sit for a while in a steam filled bathroom will clear the nasal passage and allow the dog to breathe more freely. Lots of drinking water is good for dogs with cold as more liquid intake will speed up the recovery. Colds normally last for a few days and the dog will be good as new but if the dog's cold lingers and the dog is showing other symptoms a vet's consult will be necessary.
Cold is an ordinary human illness that often times would not need any treatment. Commonly, a bowl of hot soup, a cup of steaming tea and a day in bed would make the cold go away. Would the hot soup or the cup of tea be effective to cure the dog's cold too? Aside from the cold weather there are other reasons why a dog can contract cold. A pet with a cold can transmit the ailment to other pets. A dog with a weak immune system can be easily affected by cold-causing germs and viruses.
Dogs are noted for being very energetic animals. A dog owner should not be surprised if the dog catches cold because these animals are known to enjoy frolicking in the snow and because of a high prey drive, dogs would not mind the pouring rain as long as the prey is trailed.
Colds are normally gone after a few days even without treatment thus people are not really worried about this "ordinary" ailment. 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. First off is to keep the pet warm.
Dogs must not be allowed to play in the cold lest the cold develops into a more serious illness. The best thing a pet owner can do is to provide supportive therapy. Provide the dog with healthy food that will build the strength of its immune system. Vitamins and supplements will boost the immune system of the dog for better protection against viral and bacterial attacks. Dogs with colds are expected to have clogged nose thus letting the dog sit for a while in a steam filled bathroom will clear the nasal passage and allow the dog to breathe more freely. Lots of drinking water is good for dogs with cold as more liquid intake will speed up the recovery. Colds normally last for a few days and the dog will be good as new but if the dog's cold lingers and the dog is showing other symptoms a vet's consult will be necessary.
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