do dogs get colds
Do dogs get colds like humans?
Winter is around the corner and I am concerned that when my dog goes out to do his necessities in the cold weather he might get sick, even if he gets back in fast. Can he get sick from a cold or get pneumonia?
You know what, dogs do get cold like humans.
Dog colds are caused by different viruses and germs. Travel, stress and close contact with other dogs can all be contributing factors to your dog contracting a cold. However, just like a human cold they can often be treated with supportive therapy.
There are many ways to prevent or help your dog:
1) Placing your dog in a steam filled bathroom or in a room with a cool mist vaporizer will help to keep their nasal passages moist and their cough more productive. Or you can filled a bucket with hot water & fan the steam towards your dog’s face/nose. I’ve done this & it helped.
2) You can also give multivitamin or specific vitamin to help boost your dog’s immune system. Vitamins A, C an E can be beneficial when your dog is sick.
3) Make sure that your dog has plenty of water. Fluids are essential to your dog recovering from its cold.
If your dog is non-responsive, dehydrated, not drinking or urinating, then, pay a visit to your Vet.
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