How To Treat A Dog With A Cold
Introduction
Dogs are man’s best friend, but they are also prone to many of the same diseases and illnesses as humans. Cold season is fast approaching, and although colds in dogs are not transmitted from animal to human, children can pass cold viruses on to the family dog. If your dog has a cold, it’s important to learn how to treat them properly before it gets worse.
Keep your dog inside.
- Keep your dog inside. The illness is most easily spread through airborne droplets and can be picked up by other dogs, children and adults when they come in contact with contaminated surfaces.
- Don’t let them go outside unless they need to pee or poop, or to go for walks in a well-ventilated area where they will have little contact with other dogs or people.
- If you do take Fido out for a walk, make sure he doesn’t sniff the butts of other dogs or chase after squirrels that may carry the virus back into your house on his fur (ew).
Use a humidifier to help your dog’s breathing.
If your dog is having trouble breathing, you may want to consider using a humidifier. You can buy one at the store or have one specially made for your dog’s needs. When choosing a humidifier, keep in mind that they come with three different types of filters: foam, wick and ionic. The type you choose will depend on what type of filter your pet is most comfortable with and how much maintenance it takes to replace them when they need replacing.
Most humidifiers work by increasing the amount of moisture in air by adding water into the air. This helps loosen congestion and reduce coughing associated with colds in dogs.
Give your pup plenty of rest and keep them as comfortable as possible.
You can give your dog plenty of rest and keep them as comfortable as possible by keeping them in a quiet, dark room. Let them sleep as much as they need to, but make sure they have plenty of warm blankets and a humidifier in their room to help keep the air moist. If your dog is feeling pain or discomfort, give them plenty of water so that they can hydrate themselves through drinking (dogs retain less fluid than humans). You should also use a hot-water bottle on your pup’s belly to help alleviate any pain caused by coughing or sneezing.
Make sure your dog eats and drinks enough, even if they don’t have much of an appetite.
If your dog is feeling a little under the weather, make sure they get enough food and water. It’s important to give them at least one nutritious meal per day, and if possible, also offer them a nutritious snack or treat as well.
Use a hot-water bottle to help ease any pain they might be feeling in their chest or belly area.
You can use a hot-water bottle to help ease any pain they might be feeling in their chest or belly area. Place it in a towel, and put it on the dog’s belly for about 10 minutes at a time. But don’t leave it there too long, as you don’t want to burn your dog’s skin!
You should not use this method if your dog has a fever.
Use saline spray and a suction bulb to clear out your dog’s nose and eyes.
To treat your dog’s cold, you can use a saline spray to loosen up mucus in the nose and eyes. You can also use a suction bulb to help remove phlegm from his or her throat.
First, clean the area using gauze pads and cotton balls dipped in warm water. Then, dry off all of that moisture with cotton swabs.
Colds can be just as miserable for dogs as they are for people
Dogs can get colds just as often as you do, so it’s important to know how to treat them when they do. Symptoms of a dog with a cold include sneezing, coughing, runny nose and eyes, fever, loss of appetite or energy. If your dog displays any of these symptoms it’s best to take him or her to the vet for further assessment.
It’s hard enough having a cold without also having someone sneezing in your face all the time! While you may be tempted to give your furry friend some tissues in an attempt at sympathy… don’t! Instead try giving them some treats instead; it’ll make them feel better too!
Conclusion
The best treatment for your dog’s cold is prevention. Keeping your dog healthy and well-fed with a good diet can go a long way to keeping him from getting sick at all. If, however, your dog does end up with a cold, then remember that it is not as serious as human colds. Your dog will probably be uncomfortable in the short term but should recover quickly and completely if you treat him properly with these methods.