When we refer to the flu in dogsWe are talking about a disease that affects the respiratory system, causing an infection that is caused by the appearance of the canine parainfluenza virus, which is also known as kennel cough.
This is a flu with which we are not sure that it can be caused by the effect that the weather has on certain occasions and this is because it can only be caused because there is the presence of the virus that we have mentioned above in the body of our dog, although if it is a disease that has been caused by the cold, we refer to a cold or a cold.
Flu symptoms in a dog
Contrary to what a lot of people think, there is no possibility that a dog can infect a human being or vice versa, because the microorganism that is causing the flu in either of the two species, is completely different despite the fact that the symptoms may be so similar.
But on the other hand, this it is a very contagious disease towards other dogsEither it is transmitted through a sneeze, by saliva or it can also be by contact with any of the objects used by the sick dog. Although this is a disease that can be cured quite simply by visiting the vet, as well as with the care offered at home.
If at any time this disease is neglected, can turn into pneumonia quite simply, therefore this can be quite deadly for our furry friend.
For know if our dog suffers from the flu, we must be very attentive to the behavior that it may have as well as we must observe if there is the presence of any of the symptoms that are in the following list:
- Presence of sneezing.
- Breathing with difficulty.
- The dog has a poor appetite and this is because the throat as well as the pharynx are irritated, causing pain when swallowing.
- Tiredness as well as fatigue.
- Little interest when playing and as when doing some physical activity.
- Fever, the temperature that a dog should normally have is between 38 and 39 degrees centigrade. If the temperature is higher than these figures, it is considered a fever.
- Muscle pain.
- Secretions in the eyes.
- Dehydration
- Transmission
IF we observe that there is the presence of any of the symptoms that we have described above, the most ideal is to pay a visit to the vet so that the specialist can ensure that it is really a flu in our dog, since in the same way there may be other diseases such as distemper, which can make its appearance in a similar way, at least in the first days.
Caring for dogs with the flu
If you are already sure that the illness is the flu, you usually antibiotics are prescribed and in certain cases also some inflammatory for our dog.
At no time should we give our dog any type of medicine that is for human beings or any other medicine without first consulting with a specialist, since this can cause some damage to your organs, so it can have consequences that can be deadly.
In addition to each of the medications prescribed by the veterinarian, we can follow certain recommendations for when our dog suffers from the flu:
- Keep our dog with the necessary hydration.
- Avoid being near any air stream.
- Place our dog on a blanket or on a place that is warm, dry as well as comfortable so you can rest.
- Be attentive to food.
- Keep the surface clean as well as the objects that our dog uses so that the flu does not spread.