i was just wondaring we got our first dog yes we got him from a dog warden type place she had been a stray but she seems to be sneezing and has got bit of caugh when excited we are taking vets for check up just wondard if dogs do get them and if they go away on there own,thanx
2007-09-15 01:46:29 · 9 answers · asked by proud mummy 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
A 'cold' is a minor respiratory infection that humans get that we can shake off easily on our own. In this sense, dogs do not get 'colds' although they do get respiratory infections that cause coughing and/or sneezing.
No they don't usually shake them off on their own. Coughing in a dog is most likely to be kennel cough, a lung infection that can be either bacterial or viral. Dogs can have kennel cough for years without it causing too much of a problem, but it can also be fatal if left untreated. Also, not nice for a dog to be coughing for so long!
Coughing can also be a sign of heart trouble. You're wise to take the dogs to th vets for a full check up, and to be vaccinated if they're well enough - kennel cough can be vaccinated against. While dog respiratory infections can be minor, it's a lot less likely than in humans and, given the potential consequences, it's worth treating.
Chalice
2007-09-15 01:54:33 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Let me see if I can understand what you're saying. You want to get high on 8 cold and cough pills Your friend gave you red pills and you're 13 years old. You're stressed and you want to commit suicide by getting 8 colds and taking red cough pills. If your parents ever taught you anything, that is never to take pills from other people. If you want to relieve stress, which I doubt that you know what stress actually is at the age of 13, go for a walk. Forget about the things you can't control. Talk to your parents. Enjoy the holiday and have a good time.
2016-04-04 22:03:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely take the dog to the vet. Coming from a "warden type" place it could have Kennel Cough that is contagious and common for places like that, it can be fatal if not taken care of in a timely manner!
2007-09-15 02:07:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes they do get colds and coughs. My dog got a cold. We just took him to the vet. He coughed and sneezed for a couple of days but it got better.!
2007-09-15 01:55:18 · answer #4 · answered by Haley J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You mean a cough? Yes dog do get Kennel cough and it is a upper respitory infection and yes she needs to see a vet for this. I wouldn't let it go for too long thro...
2007-09-15 01:55:08 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes dogs can get colds but it's rare cats can too and they spread between animals fast take them to a vet if they have one
2007-09-15 01:53:59 · answer #6 · answered by Crystal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they get them. Usually, you need cough syrup and a antibiotic to make sure it doesn't get worse. It sounds like it might be kennel cough. Good luck.
2007-09-15 01:54:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah dogs get them too, whenever my dog has a cold he sneezes like crazy and he's even got runny nose poor thing
2007-09-15 02:16:13 · answer #8 · answered by karly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well dogs can have allergies and some other things,so I would think so.Still go to the VET!
2007-09-15 01:54:29 · answer #9 · answered by scott 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋