she has been doing it for a couple fo days and one of the
other dog is starting
2007-01-20 04:52:28 · 10 answers · asked by raybruno@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes - according to several Vets, dogs DO get colds. Just as in humans, there is little you can do except make sure the dog gets a lot of rest, fluids, and you can give it vitamin supplements to support the immune system as it tries to get rid of the cold.
Be careful you don't catch it, too!
2007-01-20 05:15:10 · answer #1 · answered by CC 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do NOT give your dog human medication without checking with the vet first. Tylenol is very toxic to dogs and cats. So are any of the OTC cold medications... they often contain Tylenol or other fever reducers without you being aware of it. Dogs can catch colds, but the aren't contagious to people in most cases. Usually they will run their course, but if it's getting severe, call your vet. Coughing can be a sign of kennel cough, and it is very contagious. Your vet can prescribe a cough suppressant that is safe for your dogs.
2007-01-20 05:52:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take your dog to the vet. Dogs don't get colds. But what you describe could be canine distemper and is very contagious to all dogs. Other symptoms of distemper are a temp greater than 101 cracking of the nose and paw pads. Where your dogs vaccinated? If not this is a very real possibility and since your other dog is showing symptoms it is very unlikely to be a allergy.
PLEASE PLEASE Do Not Give ANY dog Tylenol it is TOXIC in dog and cats, as are most other human pain medications, aspirin can be used with extreme caution, best to ask you vet before using.
Why don't you read resolved question asking the same, I just noticed, she is awaiting tests from her vet for canine distemper.
2007-01-20 05:11:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mothers dog had this problem. It's probably allergies, but I'd see a vet. You can give your dog pediatric liquid Motrin or Tylenol. But my best advice would be see the Vet first. He'll know what to do after evaluating the dog.
2007-01-20 06:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Butler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
our pit sneezes quite a bit, vet said allergies, when they COUGH is the time to worry........even with all her jabs etc and no contact with other dogs she got a very mild form of dog flu??? o unless she is coughing dont worry, runny noses are the same, our dog can have it running so much you can wipe it and the next hour or so its dry...............
2007-01-20 04:58:57 · answer #5 · answered by candy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it has a cold go to the vet and See what they say. They should be able to get u something. Or maybe the have medicine at a pet store.
2007-01-20 05:03:31 · answer #6 · answered by Naruto Maniac 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well let me just tell you my dog had it too both of them actually the vet said that it was going around i called the vet before i took them in and they said that as long as they dont throw up from caughing then it was ok but if they did throw up to bring them in she also said that i could give them like a baby asprin or some baby tylenol and also babys benydryl is ok too for like allergies and all but dont give all three to them at once only give them a tsp. and after i gave the baby asprin my dogs were fine.
2007-01-20 05:04:01 · answer #7 · answered by pipes1884 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
dogs do not get colds first of all.... second, is it coughing too? if so,, your dog could have kennel cough ( very contagious) if it is sneezing, there is possibly something in her environment that is triggering the sneezing... dogs DO NOT get colds
2007-01-20 04:56:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Chicken noodle soup
2007-01-20 04:56:42 · answer #9 · answered by jlchipmunk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
are the eating and drinking? if no, take to the vet emergency asap.
if they are eating and drinking still take to vet on Monday, to get them checked out and to get meds. there isn't any home remedy to treat them at home.
2007-01-20 04:59:47 · answer #10 · answered by nina21o 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋