Don't take your dog out in smog weather! If you accidentally get invaded by the disease. I firmly believe that many pet owners have heard of dog kennel cough. This is actually an infectious respiratory disease, which is caused by a variety of diseases and has rapid infection. Most dogs that have touched the affected dog will be infected, especially young dogs with weak resistance. If they are more serious, they will seriously endanger their lives.
Can kennel cough is caused by a variety of bacteria or viral infection of the dog's respiratory tract, and the natural environment is also one of the causes of dog's kennel cough. Cold weather, environmental pollution, and strong smoke smell all cause lung discomfort in dogs and increase the risk of kennel cough. For example, in smog weather, there are many floating dust and harmful substances in the air. After the dog inhales it, the respiratory mucosa will be destroyed and infected by pathogenic bacteria, which will further cause kennel cough.
Dog kennel cough usually occurs very suddenly, with the clinical symptoms being a sudden dry cough, accompanied by nausea and dry retching. In addition, the dog's mental essence and appetite are relatively normal; when the dog's kennel cough is more serious, the dog's throat will swell, which may also cause high fever and acute bronchitis. If the young dog is not careful, it is very likely to die.
To identify whether a dog suffers from a kennel cough or a general upper respiratory tract infection, one good way is to listen to the sound of a dog's dry cough. If a dog hears a dry cough sound like a fish bone or bone stuck in his throat, and he feels nausea or vomits after coughing, then it is very likely that it is a dog's kennel cough.
When encountering a dog's kennel cough, the first thing the owner has to do is to protect the sick dog and prevent dilated infection from touching other physical and mental healthy dogs. Disinfect and sterilize the room to maintain a dry and sanitary environment in the natural environment. Severe cold and dampness are very likely to cause illness. Pay attention to keeping dogs warm in winter, and reduce the frequency of taking dogs out in smog weather.
When the dog's disease is not very serious, the owner can feed some Puant cough medicine to help relieve cough, reduce phlegm and reduce swelling; if the dog's disease is more serious, you must consult a pet doctor and use treatment measures according to the doctor's advice. In addition, it is also important to allow dogs to have a good rest and supplement vitamins, which can improve resistance and promote recovery.