How can I tell if a dog has a cold?


It is not difficult to distinguish the cold symptoms of dogs, but sometimes they can be confused. There are two kinds of dog colds, one usually occurs in early spring, late autumn and when the climate changes suddenly. Most of the causes are due to sudden cold stimulation, such as monsoon in winter or being attacked by ventilation when sleeping indoors, camping in cold seasons, being caught in the rain, not drying the hair in time after bathing the dog, etc. The main symptoms of a cold are: the sick dog is depressed, his appetite is reduced or abandoned, his conjunctiva is flushed, his eyes are shy and shed tears. There is cough, nasal mucus is purulent, breathing is fast, body temperature is high, chills and shivers. If not treated in time, tracheitis, bronchitis and other diseases may occur.

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Make the pet dog comfortable in summer

1、 Beware of pet dog heatstroke When the temperature rises in summer, pet dogs and people will suffer from heatstroke. Pet dog heatstroke is mainly divided into sunstroke and heat stroke. Sunstroke is heat stroke caused by long-term exposure to sunlight. In order to prevent sunstroke, it is recommended to take the pet dog out in the morning or evening, avoid the hot time of the day, and move slowly in the shady place. Avoid running too hard. Heat stroke is heatstroke caused in a stuffy, airless environment. Chow lions, Samoyes, Alaskan or obese pet dogs with thick hair should be placed in a cool environment. If the air conditioner is turned on at home, the air should also be kept fresh to prevent respiratory diseases. When taking a pet dog for a long trip, it is not allowed to leave it alone in the car. The temperature in the car is very high, which is easy to cause heatstroke. 2、 Pay attention to cleanliness Mosquitoes increase in summer. Compared with other seasons, pet dogs are more likely to be infected with parasites in summer, such as fleas, lice, heartworms, tapeworms, ticks, etc. Ticks, commonly known as "dog beans", are often active in the grass. "dog beans" will become larger after absorbing the blood from the pet dog. The owner should pay attention to the observation when cleaning the pet dog. Once found, he can take the pet dog to the animal hospital to kill insects. In summer, more attention should be paid to cleaning the pet dog. Generally, it is better to wash the pet dog once every 7 to 14 days. You can use the bath solution with medicinal effect to wash the pet to prevent parasites.