Do dogs need injections for colds?

Dogs with a severe cold do not need injections. There are many ways of medication, such as oral administration, subcutaneous injection, intradermal injection, nebulization administration, and intravenous administration. The specific method of medication must be carried out under the guidance of a pet doctor. It is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for medication. The owner should not take the medicine on his own initiative, so as not to backfire. In addition to medication, daily care is also very important, and measures to keep warm and daily nutrition also need to be done well.

Precautions for dogs with colds

1. Once the dog's body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to use antipyretic analgesics, such as Antongding, or inject injections according to the size of the dog, and the dose can be controlled at 0.5-2 ml/kg. It can also be treated with traditional Chinese medicine, such as Bupleurum injection.

2. If the dog has a runny nose, shakes his head, and sneezes continuously, it is recommended to inject about 0.5 ml (5 mg) of chlorpheniramine subcutaneously. Intramuscular injection of 2 to 5 mg of dexamethasone can be given for rough panting, blistering sound or severe cough. Generally, when this happens, it means that the dog’s symptoms are more serious. It is recommended to send it to the doctor as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition.

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

4. For subcutaneous injection, it is recommended to go to a pet hospital to let a professional veterinarian operate it, so as to avoid adverse reactions caused by your own operation mistakes.