Is my dog sick or just cold?
Nelda Windler
2025-06-12 01:49:00
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If your dog has only mild ‘dog cold’ symptoms, is eating and drinking as normal and still seems to have the same energy levels, it’s usually no need for concern and they should go back to feeling normal within a few days to a week. They might even snooze more than usual. This is normal as their body needs plenty of rest during this time. If it appears to be more than a mild dog cold and they’re off their food, not drinking, obviously uncomfortable and/or having difficulty breathing, you should contact your vet straight away. Your vet will ask you about their dog flu or cold symptoms, do a full examination and may run some diagnostic tests to identify the cause of the problem. Allow the dog to get plenty of rest. Keep daily walks at a comfortable pace and avoid excessive exercise while your dog is recovering from a cold.
Braxton Runolfsdottir
2025-05-30 15:18:05
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Dogs can show cold and flu-like symptoms during cold and damp seasons. These include a runny nose, sneezing, eye discharge, coughing, fever, shallow, noisy and laboured breathing due to congestion as well as a lack of energy and appetite. If the above-mentioned symptoms worsen and severe breathing problems, bloody sputum when coughing, nosebleeds, reluctance to eat or drink and lethargic behaviour occur, you must have your dog examined by a veterinarian. They can offer appropriate treatment options based on the results of the examination. As long as your four-legged friend only shows mild symptoms, but still has an appetite and is behaving normally, you can help them with simple measures to speed up their recovery. Dry air can irritate the airways, so set up a humidifier. The vapour can help to alleviate breathing difficulties. Your four-legged patient should feel better again in one to two weeks.
Brianne Aufderhar
2025-05-30 13:38:03
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Dogs and cats do catch colds, and their symptoms are just like humans. Both may have discharge from their noses, “wet” or labored breathing from congestion, sneezing, watery eyes and lethargy. The cold symptoms last between 5 and 10 days on average. In dogs, these viruses are usually canine respiratory coronavirus, canine adenovirus type 2, canine parainfluenza virus, or Bordetella. In cats, the virus whose symptoms look most like a human cold is usually herpesvirus or calicivirus. If your cat or dog shows trouble breathing, stops eating or drinking, becomes overly lethargic, or seems to be in pain, go see your veterinarian right away. The symptoms of a cold can also look very similar to more serious diseases, so you’ll want a vet to do a full checkup.
Lyla Shanahan
2025-05-30 12:30:02
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Coughing, sneezing, and watery eyes regularly afflict humans, but can dogs get colds too. The answer is yes. Just like the common cold that plagues us all, a dog cold can be similarly transmitted and prevented. Dogs have no natural immunity to the virus, so it’s important to limit their risk factors and keep an eye out for the following dog cold symptoms: Cough Runny nose Fever Sneezing General lethargy. Your dog’s cold-like symptoms could be pointing to another illness. Other Common Cold-like Illnesses in Dogs The Canine Flu is most similar to a cold and is spread the same way. Dogs with Canine Flu might also experience additional symptoms such as loss of appetite or conjunctivitis. Allergies are annoying for humans and dogs alike, if your dog’s cold symptoms last for weeks, it could be something in the air. If your dog’s symptoms also include skin irritation and upset stomach, consider testing for a food allergy.
Jenifer Williamson
2025-05-30 11:53:14
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Your pet may be shivering, trembling or cuddling into warm spaces. Dogs and cats may curl up on your bed, lounge or near the heater as they seek warmth. Pets will also start to avoid lying on cold tiles and will choose to rest in places with warm flooring or carpet. Generally, if you’re indoors and you’re feeling cold, then your pet will be cold too. Look out for: Shaking or shivering, Tucked tail, Whining, Seeking out heaters and other sources of warmth, Any change in behaviour, like seeming anxious or uncomfortable, Seeking places for shelter or wants to turn around when on a walk. If your pet has been exposed to cold conditions, they could experience frostbite in their paws or ears or even hypothermia. The symptoms of hypothermia include weakness and shivering that can worsen to total stiffness and shutdown of your pet’s body. If these symptoms cannot be improved by warming your pet up, we’d recommend consulting your local Greencross Vets.
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