Are dogs prone to colds? Puppy runs white nose like cow s milk

Pet     9:02am, 31 August 2025

The puppy has a white snot like milk. If the dog is still sneezing, chills, etc. at this time, then it is usually the puppy who catches a cold. It is a cold winter now. As long as you don’t pay attention to keeping warm, catch a cold when you go out, and don’t blow dry after taking a shower, dogs are prone to colds. So what can the owner do to help the puppy at this time?

1. Cold condition

Dogs have a cold and will feel sleepy in the early stages, and some people will not want to eat. They usually want to eat, but now they don’t like to eat.

If it continues, some dogs will have runny noses, sneezing, coughing, throat discomfort, and unwilling to eat. If the owner does not provide help at this time, the dog may have a continuous fever, which is more serious. When the owner finds that the dog runs white snot, he should start paying attention. The dog has a cold and provides timely help.

2, supplement nutrition

Some owners see that their dog has a cold and want the dog to get better soon and want to give the dog human cold medicine. The ingredients of human cold medicines are complex, and some ingredients are not suitable for dogs, and even after taking them, there is danger. After all, there is no scientific research on the effects and side effects of human medicines on dogs, so for the sake of the safety of the dog, it is not recommended to take human cold medicines. If you really want to eat, it is recommended to follow the doctor's advice.

After a dog catches a cold, it is recommended that the owner give it a cold nutritional supplement specially for dogs. It is safer and can give the dog a quick taste. It can be eaten directly or mixed into any food.

3, pay attention to keeping warm after the dog catches a cold, the owner should pay attention to keeping it warm to prevent the dog from catching a cold again, causing the cold to get heavier and heavier. First of all, the owner should not let the dog lie directly on the ground. Give the dog a warm doghouse or lay a blanket on the ground to let the dog lie on it and rest.

It is winter now, and the owner should keep the dog warm, cover the dog with a quilt or put on small clothes. During a dog's cold, it is best for the owner not to take it out, especially on rainy days. Do not take the dog out, nor bathe the dog to avoid catching a cold.