Treating a Dog’s Vomiting from a Cold
📝 Summary
A dog vomiting from a cold is treated by easing fever with a gentle antipyretic injection, treating secondary bacterial infection with antibiotics (preferably injected), and providing warm, nutritious nursing care.
1 Reduce Fever and Pain
When the dog’s temperature rises above 39°C, an antipyretic-analgesic can be used. Inject subcutaneously or intramuscularly based on the dog’s size, and never overdose, or the dog may collapse. A traditional Chinese formula such as Bupleurum (Chai Hu) injection is gentler, works well, and has fewer side effects.
2 Treat Secondary Infection
For secondary infection, penicillin can be used; other antibiotics such as cephalosporins, kanamycin, ciprofloxacin, or ofloxacin are also options. Injectable medication works better than oral.
3 Nursing Care
Strengthen care of the sick dog: keep it warm and supply good nutrition.
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