Treatment methods for Akita dog cold:
Symptoms
1. In poor mental state, looking depressed all day long.
2. There is often watery nasal mucus flowing out of the dog's nostrils, which is not purulent nasal mucus.
3. Sneezing a lot, coughing frequently, difficulty eating, as if there is severe discomfort in the pharynx and throat.
4. The eyes are red, congested, and tears flow out of nowhere.
5. Appetite is greatly reduced, and there is no appetite for anything to eat.
6. Along with fever symptoms, the body temperature will rise to around 39 to 40 degrees Celsius. Under normal circumstances, adult dogs should be between 36.5 and 37.5 degrees Celsius, and puppies are usually around 37 to 38 degrees Celsius.
7. The dog’s sense of smell is significantly reduced, and he is listless even when he smells fragrant dog food and snacks.
Treatment methods
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. Don’t give cold medicine to people randomly. Even if you use it, you should pay attention to the dosage to avoid accidents.
4. It is recommended to give dogs special auxiliary therapeutic nutrients, such as Wangxianggan Keling.
If none of the above methods work, especially if the dog’s body temperature exceeds 40 degrees, it is recommended that the dog be taken to a professional pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible. Because the symptoms of canine distemper and parvovirus are similar to those of a cold, it can be very serious if the wrong medicine is used.