Symptoms of Golden Retriever's Cold: What to Look Out F

Section 1: Symptoms of a Golden Retriever's Cold

If a Golden Retriever has a common cold, the primary symptoms include a decrease in appetite, a lack of energy, redness in the conjunctiva, excessive tearing, fever, shivering, rapid breathing, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and a stronger heartbeat. Treatment typically involves feeding the dog herbs like Bupleurum and Rhubarb, as well as administering penicillin injections twice a day.

With prompt treatment, a simple cold in a Golden Retriever can be quickly cured, and dog owners should not worry excessively. However, it's important not to be overly casual about the situation either, as untreated, young Golden Retrievers may develop secondary bronchopneumonia.

Section 2: Symptoms of a Golden Retriever's Canine DistemperInduced Cold

In the early stages of canine distemper infection, Golden Retrievers primarily exhibit symptoms of a cold and enteritis. This includes frequent sneezing, runny nose, coughing, fever, reduced appetite, and mild diarrhea.

During the initial phase, the dog usually recovers well with treatment, with symptoms fading and appetite gradually returning to normal. However, eating may become slower, and the dog may appear disoriented with dry nasal passages.

In the middle stage, the dog's temperature may rise again, accompanied by purulent nasal discharge, persistent coughing, rapid breathing, red and swollen eyelids, and moist or ulcerated areas.

In the late stage, the body temperature may start to normalize or slightly rise, but the symptoms become increasingly severe, including persistent coughing, purulent nasal discharge, ulcerated eyelids, weight loss, lying down, frothing at the mouth, incontinence, seizures, and overall weakness. Ultimately, the dog may become paralyzed and may die.

Tip from the vet: For more information on treating your dog's cold, check out the article "What Medication Can Help Your Dog's Cold Heal Quickly?"