If the dog has a cold, this usually manifests itself through sneezing, nasal discharge, frequent licking of the nose and watery eyes, but also through general tiredness. At the first sign of illness, you should only take your dog for short walks and take it easy. The dog should be rubbed dry well when wet. If the dog has a cold, heat is extremely important. Make your dog really cozy at home. If he also suffers from coughing, rattling breath, choking, purulent eye discharge or increased body temperature, a veterinarian must be consulted.
Inhaling is also a good way for four-legged patients to relieve symptoms of a dog cold. Water with sea salt and various types of tea are particularly suitable for this. Essential oils should be avoided at all costs, they can be poisonous for the animal. Inhaling is easiest when dogs are used to a sleeping or transport box. You lock the animal up, put the pot in front of it and put a thick blanket over the box and pot. This creates a real inhalation cavity. It is important that the pot is not too close to the box so that it cannot be knocked over. The inhalation liquid should be very warm but never boiling.
To avoid catching a cold in the first place, dog owners should take preventative measures. Dogs have an increased need for vitamins and fatty acids during the cold season – this should be taken into account when feeding. To strengthen the general immune situation, preparations such as echinacea, vitamin C and aloe vera can be administered via the feed.
Setting up humidifiers has proven to improve the air you breathe – but you should definitely avoid using room fragrances, sprays or incense sticks.