With the onset of cold weather, the dog can get a cold. The symptoms of this disease are the same as in humans: cough, runny nose and feeling unwell. The dog may have a fever and refuse to eat.
Instructions
Step 1
Colds in dogs are caused by an adenovirus infection. There are 2 types of adenovirosis. The virus enters the dog's body in various ways: from communication with a sick dog or an animal that is a carrier of this disease. Puppies are more likely to get sick, adult dogs get sick with low immunity or in the absence of routine vaccination. Vaccinated animals practically do not get sick or transmit the infection in a mild form.
Step 2
Treatment of a sick dog is prescribed by a veterinarian. It boils down to eliminating symptoms and suppressing a viral infection.
Step 3
Antiviral drugs: Anandin, Fosprenil. Are prescribed in doses in accordance with the live weight of the animal. The course of treatment with these drugs is designed for 5-7 days, depending on the condition of the dog.
Step 4
Antibiotics: "Amoxicillin", "Cobactan", "Ceftriaxone". Some types of antibiotics are prescribed 2 times a day, others once every 2 days. It all depends on the condition of the animal and the absence of allergic reactions to medications.
Step 5
Vitamins and immunomodulators: Vitam, Vetom, Hemobalans, Ribotan. They are prescribed along with antibiotics, as they are able to preserve the intestinal microflora. This includes a variety of probiotics for dogs.
Step 6
Symptomatic medications: if the dog starts vomiting, then "Cerucal" or "Metoclopramide" is prescribed, only in injections, since with repeated vomiting, the effectiveness of this medication in tablets is sharply reduced. When coughing, mucolytic substances are prescribed. If the cough is dry and goes to vomiting, then the mucous membrane of the mouth and pharynx can be irrigated with herbal infusions or medicated sprays.
Step 7
At elevated temperatures (above 39 degrees), the animal can be given "Paracetamol". Large dog 1 tablet, medium - half, small - quarter. In case of nasal discharge, it is recommended to rinse the nasal passages from mucus and pus with warm saline and instill vasoconstrictor drops in the dog's nose 2-3 times a day.
Step 8
If with this disease the animal refuses to eat for more than 2-3 days, then it needs intravenous infusions of nutrient solutions. This can only be done in a veterinary clinic or by calling a doctor at home.
Step 9
During the recovery period, the dog is recommended a dietary food. Raw meat, bones and coarse foods should be excluded from the diet. You can offer her boiled chicken with rice or dry food previously soaked in broth.
Step 10
If several dogs live in your house, then the sick animal should be isolated, since it is a source of infection. When walking outside, playing or interacting with other dogs is also not recommended. Annual vaccination keeps the dog immune to this virus throughout its life.
