Causes of shortness of breath in dogs with colds

1. It may be respiratory diseases such as tracheitis and bronchitis caused by colds.

2. After the dog catches a cold, the nasal cavity secretions increase, causing the dog's nasal cavity to become blocked, resulting in heavy breathing and difficulty breathing.

How to prevent colds in dogs

1. Dogs should keep warm to prevent colds. When the weather is hot and cold, the dog kennel must be replenished in time. Use less blankets to keep the dog dry and warm. Don’t let the kennel face the draft. It’s easy to get cold when the temperature drops at night.

2. Dogs should pay attention to scientific bathing to prevent colds. Dogs generally need to be bathed once a week. Whether it is summer or winter, they should be bathed with hot water at a suitable temperature.

3. Dogs need comprehensive nutritional intake to prevent colds. A reasonable diet plays an important role in enhancing the dog's resistance; it is necessary to avoid eating raw and cold food as much as possible, and heat canned food before feeding it to the dog. Usually, pay attention to buying dog food with comprehensive nutrition for the dog.

4. Dogs need to be vaccinated in time to prevent colds. Owners should remember to take their dogs for vaccinations on time to improve their immunity against some infectious diseases.

5. Strengthen the dog’s exercise at ordinary times, improve the dog’s physical fitness, and increase non-specific immunity.

6. When influenza is prevalent, try not to take your dog out to avoid contact with sick dogs.