How to treat a dog’s cold?

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After a dog catches a cold, give pet-specific cold and anti-inflammatory medicine. If the dog has a fever, wipe the paw pads, belly, and ears with alcohol to help dissipate heat and lower temperature. If it coughs, let it rest quietly with less exercise.

Keep the nose clean to avoid affecting smell and breathing, which could cause appetite loss and breathing difficulty. If there is no improvement after 3 to 5 days of medication, take it to the vet to check for distemper or kennel cough.

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