Dog colds: treatment and prevention

There's no point wasting money on medications (never those intended for humans) that are often completely useless. And they also have some dangerous side effects. Dog colds, which initially primarily affect the nose, can be easily treated with some natural remedies. Starting with diet : plenty of water, warm but not boiling broth, and moist foods. Dogs, like all of us, suffer and experience problems caused by the vagaries of the weather. Or rather, due to the wildly fluctuating temperatures, with significant temperature changes, thus causing the classic high-risk colds. These can worsen into bronchitis, coughs with phlegm, and tracheitis. Canine flu can be treated very simply and naturally, without unnecessary anxiety and expense. And don't ignore the first symptoms of a seasonal cold.

Symptoms

First of all, you need to identify the symptoms that suggest the flu:

• Shiny eyes
• Runny nose and hot
• Lack of vivacity.
• Sneezing
• Tosse

Natural remedies

If you want to save the cost of unnecessary medicines , you can think of some simple but effective natural remedies.

• Lots of waterGive your dog plenty of water to drink, and if possible, warm broth. Avoid salt, oil, and spices.
• PropolisA real cure-all. To cure a dog's cold, five or six granules dipped in a drop of water are enough. honey, another natural product to fight colds.
• The dog must always be kept very clean, as must the space where it lives.
• La dog's bed It should be placed in a warm, dry area, with a temperature around 20 degrees.
• Mucus should be removed with a soft, damp cloth or simple wipes.
• A vaporizer can be useful for increasing the humidity in the environment where the dog lives.

What to do

If your dog has cold symptoms, the first things to do are the simplest. Forgo the usual walks, both during the day and especially not at night. And make sure he drinks plenty of water, and often. If he's coughing badly, he might even vomit. But there's no need to worry: these are still within the realm of normal cold symptoms . Rather, with a cough, even more so, pay attention to his diet: healthy, light, and natural.

How long does a dog's cold last?

With the simple precautions we've outlined and the associated natural remedies, your dog's cold shouldn't last more than two or three days. Otherwise, if the situation worsens, it's best to consult a veterinarian . After all, the dog itself will help ensure a speedy recovery: a cold deprives its nose (an organ it considers essential) from functioning properly, and therefore leads to a loss of smell. This is something dogs don't tolerate.

Prevention

Especially during the winter, it's a good idea to remember a simple precaution that can prevent your dog from getting into trouble : when you take him out for a walk, open the door for a few seconds before leaving, so he can get used to the change in temperature . Likewise, wait half a minute in the hallway before going outside. It's the sudden change in temperature that can lead to the flu.

Read also:

• How to exercise with your dog
• How to protect dogs and cats from the heat
• Foods that dogs and cats should not eat