Can a dog be given human injection for cold?

A dog with a cold should not be given human injections. Puppies with a cold might not just have a simple cold, but rather an infectious disease, such as symptoms of distemper, which requires a paper test at an animal hospital to confirm. If diagnosed, the dog needs symptomatic treatment, including injections of monoclonal antibodies, interferon, and other drugs to enhance its resistance and immunity. Adult dogs may have a simple cold, and can be given drugs such as tetracycline and penicillin.

Can dogs take human medicine for cold?

Dog colds are caused by upper respiratory infections. Some ingredients in human cold medicines are harmful to dogs, such as acetaminophen, which has a risk of death for dogs. If a dog has a cold, it is recommended to use pet-specific cold medicines, which are safer and more reassuring. Moreover, the active ingredients in human cold medicines and pet cold medicines are different, so pets cannot take human cold medicines.

Should a dog be checked for distemper when having a cold?

When a dog has a cold, it is a good idea to check if it has been infected with the distemper virus, especially when the symptoms are severe and have not improved after a long time. Because the initial symptoms of distemper are similar to those of a cold, it may be misdiagnosed, and the dog will be treated for a cold, missing the best treatment opportunity and potentially leading to the dog's death. After a dog gets a cold, its resistance decreases, and the likelihood of contracting distemper increases. Therefore, it is necessary to go to a pet hospital in time to use a distemper test paper to check if the dog is infected.

What to do if a dog doesn't want to take medicine for a cold?

If a dog is unwilling to take medicine for a cold, you can find a professional to administer the medicine. The medicine can be changed to an injection form and given to the dog subcutaneously, or it can be given via a vein. It is best to feed the dog the medicine after the hospital visit. If the dog refuses to take the medicine or shows extreme resistance, the owner can suggest the doctor replace the medicine with one that has better palatability.