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Can Pets Catch Colds??

It’s very common for people to catch colds, especially during the winter time. Once one person comes home sick the whole household becomes infected. But can your dog catch the virus too?

Different colds Different Germs

Yes, your precious pooch can come down with  a respiratory infection but not necessarily from a family member, unless it’s a furry 4-legged family member  . As the title implies, there are different germs out there that infect dogs vs. humans but the symptoms remains the same.

Cold symptoms:

  • Sneezing
  • Coughing
  • Runny nose
  • Stopped up nose
  • Watery eyes

According to PetMD, there has yet to be a discovery that dogs can transfer these germs to humans.

Different Virus

Its highly imperative to know the difference between common cold and more serious virus. Listed below are serious contagious virus.

  • Kennel cough (dry cough)
  •   Influenza virus
  • Parainfluenza virus
  •  Adenovirus
  •  Tuberculosis

These viruses can be transmitted to dogs from other infected dogs.

Life endangering virus

Canine Distemper Symptoms:

  • High fever
  • Vomiting
  • Thick discharge from eyes and nose
  • Coughing

When it’s not a virus

There are other colds that your dog can get that may mimic an infection but isn’t. Here are a few examples.

  •  Parasite in lungs
  • Breathing problems (asthma)
  • Fungal infections
  • Allergies

Veterinarian Assistance

Before you try to medicate your pet or assume your dog just  have a simple cold, check in with your vet first! Common colds can be prevented by keeping your pets warm in the winter and kennel cough can always be prevented by booking your pet’s staycation with us, NOLAs Finest Pet Care.

 

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Homemade Dog Treats

Here is a recipe for yummy peanut butter cookies you can make for your pup this Christmas. Your fur baby will love you for it! Doggie Peanut butter cookies Ingredients: Peanut butter Whole wheat flour Egg Milk Baking powder Oats Instructions: Combine the above ingredients in a large bowl. You may want to use your hands to roll … Read moreHomemade Dog Treats

Treats to bake your kitty this holiday season

Not sure what to give your favorite picky feline for Christmas this year? How about some home made kitty treats that you’re cat can’t resist. These recipes are food you can snack on together while watching Christmas movies. Savory Cheese Treats Ingredients 3/4 cups of flour 3/4 cups of shredded cheese 5 tablespoons of grated … Read moreTreats to bake your kitty this holiday season

Dog Etiquette: What your dog needs to know before visiting relatives for the holidays

Tis the season for traveling near and far to spend the holidays with loved ones and because Fido is part of the family, he’ll be joining the road trip howling Christmas carols with you along the way. But lets pause for a second, Does  your pup know how to be on his best behavior at someone’s house?

What your dog should know

Basic House training:

What’s more cringe worthy than your dog taking a huge poop on your mother-in-law’s best rug in front of the whole family? Yeah, one day you’ll look back on this and laugh but at the moment you’re totally freaking out. To keep such a moment from happening, make sure to take your dog out as soon as you’ve reached your destination and right after meal time. Keep a close eye on your pup as well, just because he may know not to do that at home doesn’t mean Fido knows not to do that at other people homes. Also he may become very excited with everything that’s going on.

No Jumping :

Especially for big dogs, can you imagine how devastating it would be if Fido accidently knocked down your grandmother? When dogs jump, for them its all in good fun but depending on their size it can be dangerous to the elderly and small kids. So make sure your pup is very familiar with the “down” command.

Sit:

This command goes hand in hand with the no jumping. Having your dog abide by this command or the ones mentioned above will derail any rude behaviors.

tip1: make sure to bring enough treats to reward any positive behavior.

Having seconds thoughts??

If you’re pet isn’t ready this holiday to visit with loved ones, no worries. It’s still not too late to book your pet’s staycation with us while you’re on vacation.

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Dog Ear Infection

Can you tell if your dog is experiencing an ear infection? Continue reading to learn more. The medical term Otitis Itnerna is a term that refers to inner ear inflammation and Otitis Media is an inflammation of the middle ear. Both usually occurs from some sort of bacteria. Dogs with long floppy ears such as … Read moreDog Ear Infection