Symptoms of colds in dogs
1. Not in good spirits and always want to sleep
Dogs are generally very lively and energetic. It is relatively strong, but when it catches a cold, it will be depressed and not in good spirits. It will always lie on the ground motionless, it will easily become sleepy, it will always be asleep, and it will feel like it cannot wake up.
2. Runny nose
Dogs will also have a runny nose when they are sick. When they have a cold, the nose will always be watery and transparent. If the nasal mucus is pus-like, please note that it may be canine distemper, and you should go to the pet hospital for treatment in time. It should be noted that you must help your dog clean up his nose in time to prevent loss of appetite caused by nasal congestion.
3. Coughing and sneezing
Dogs will have symptoms of sneezing and coughing after catching a cold. It will be difficult to swallow food, they will feel throat discomfort, and they may also vomit. Appear.
4. Decreased appetite
Under normal circumstances, dogs have a good appetite and can eat a lot of things. Once they catch a cold, their appetite decreases, and even their favorite food The little snacks don’t arouse any interest.
5. Body heat and body temperature rise
The body temperature of dogs is higher than ours. The normal body temperature of puppies is 38.5~39℃, and the normal body temperature of adult dogs is 37.5~ 38.5℃, the owner can touch the dog's inner thigh to see if it is particularly hot. If it is hotter than usual, the dog's rectal temperature can be measured directly.
6. Chapped nose
When a dog just wakes up, his nose is usually moist. If the dog's nose is very dry, it is likely to be a symptom of a disease. If the nose is only dry and there are no other symptoms, it may be due to internal heat. Give the dog more water. But if it is accompanied by loss of appetite and lethargy, It's most likely a cold.
7. Eyes with red bloodshot eyes and watery eyes
When a dog has a cold, the eyes will be severely congested, and the eyes will be filled with red bloodshot eyes and they will be unwilling to open their eyes all day long. There will also be frequent tears, causing the tear stains to suddenly become serious.
