When dogs catch a cold, their throats get itchy, and they make sounds like people clearing their throats. They become lethargic, lose their appetite, or might not eat at all. Dogs often have some respiratory issues, especially older ones where airway atrophy is quite common. Usually, a dog’s cough is caused by a cold and needs specific cold medications. When giving medicine, be sure to consider the dog’s specific condition.
- Tracheitis:
During seasonal changes, dogs can easily become unaccustomed to the environment, making them prone to tracheitis or bronchitis. The most obvious symptom is coughing. In the early stages, they might show signs of a cold like a runny nose or sneezing. Pet owners need to observe their dog’s health during weather changes. For treating bronchitis, you can generally use amikacin sulfate. The best method is to put the medication into a nebulizer and give the dog inhalation therapy. Initially, do it twice a day; once symptoms improve, once a day is enough. Usually, coughing symptoms can be effectively relieved in about two weeks.
- Kennel Cough
- Causes of Colds
Coughing caused by colds is very common, especially during seasonal changes when it’s easy to catch one. At this time, pet owners can give their dogs some cold medicine, like Banlangen granules and other heat-clearing and detoxifying medications. If the coughing is severe, you can give the dog a little cough syrup. When using human medications, be sure to pay attention to dosage issues, and always remember to keep the dog warm so they can recover faster.
- Foreign Objects in the Throat
There are some things dogs shouldn’t eat. If a dog accidentally swallows something and it gets stuck in their throat, they can’t cough it out or swallow it down, so they may start coughing, even dry coughing and vomiting—usually in a retching state. If coughing is caused by a foreign object stuck in the throat, you must take them to the vet to remove it.
