What to do if Teddy has a cold

Treatment for Teddy's Cold:

1. The main treatment principles are antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-infection.

2. Antipyretic and anti-inflammatory: the normal body temperature of a dog does not exceed 39°C, and antipyretic and analgesic drugs can be used when the body temperature of a dog with a cold exceeds 40°C and chills occur. Antongding is more commonly used, and 0.5-2 ml is injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly according to the size of the individual. Bupleurum injection can be used in traditional Chinese medicine, and the curative effect is also good. It is not necessary to inject antipyretic drugs for sick dogs whose body temperature does not rise much, and it is enough to take cold medicine for humans orally, and the dose is 1/4 to 1/2 of that of an adult. For sick dogs with a lot of nasal discharge, falling head and sneezing, about 0.5 ml (5 mg) of chlorpheniramine can be injected subcutaneously. Intramuscular injection of 2 to 5 mg of dexamethasone can be given to dogs with rough breathing sounds, blistering sounds, or severe coughing.

3. For anti-infection, penicillin is the first choice. 400,000 to 800,000 units of intramuscular injection, twice a day, other antibacterial drugs such as kanamycin, cephalosporin, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, etc. can also be used. Serious cases should be treated with infusion, and 10% glucose solution can be added to penicillin, dexamethasone, and vitamin C for intravenous infusion.

Symptoms of Teddy's Cold:

1. Fever, the dog is usually accompanied by a rise in body temperature due to cold or other reasons.

2. Poor spirit, unwilling to move around, like to sleep.

3. Loss of appetite, less active eating.

4. When sneezing and runny nose, the dog will make a "cracking" coughing sound.

5. Lick the nose. When a dog has a cold, the nose is dry. To keep the nose moist, the dog will lick the nose frequently.