What to do if your puppy catches a cold

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

What to do if your puppy catches a cold

For common colds in puppies, it is recommended to use drugs containing ingredients such as amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, Maxing Shigan Powder, etc. The symptoms will usually be relieved in 2 to 3 days. If the symptoms are not relieved after taking the medicine, or there is a tendency to worsen, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time. In addition, it is possible that diseases such as pneumonia, canine distemper or canine parainfluenza may cause cold symptoms in puppies. Because the disease is serious, it is recommended to take it to a pet hospital for treatment in time.

How to care for puppies with colds:

1. Place cotton cloth or blankets on the place where the dog sleeps or moves, and place a hot water bottle or stove to keep warm.

2. The place where the dog sleeps should be kept away from direct wind and rain.

3. When a puppy catches a cold, the owner should pay attention to supplement the puppy's body nutrition. The puppy's body is not fully developed yet, and the dog's self-healing ability is relatively poor, so the owner should adjust the dog's diet structure. , Appropriately supplement the dog’s body with nutrients. In addition to feeding puppies dog food, you can also mix some fruits and vegetables, meat granules, nutritional pastes, canned food and other nutritional products into the dog food.