Just like humans, dogs can catch colds, and the Cane Corso is no exception. So how can you tell whether your Cane Corso has already caught a cold, and what should you do after confirming it? The points below summarize some common experience that may help.
Common Symptoms of a Cane Corso Cold
1. Poor mental state, looking listless all day.
2. Clear, watery nasal discharge from the nostrils rather than thick pus-like mucus.
3. Frequent sneezing and repeated coughing, along with difficulty eating, as if the throat or larynx is very uncomfortable.
4. Red eyes with congestion and unexplained tearing.
5. A major drop in appetite, with little interest in any food.
6. Fever, usually around 39 to 40 degrees Celsius. The original article gives lower normal values for adult dogs, but in practice normal body temperature varies by breed and age, so any clear elevation should still be taken seriously.
7. A?? drop in sense of smell, so even delicious dog food or treats no longer excite the dog.
Several Ways to Treat a Cane Corso Cold
1. Some owners use cold granules, often giving about half a packet at a time.
2. Some also give antiviral oral liquids, usually one dose at a time, twice daily.
3. Amoxicillin is also mentioned, with the article describing about 100 mg for every 10 kg of body weight, given two to three times daily for a week.
4. Chicken soup is described as being very helpful for recovery.
5. The article also suggests feeding radish, ginger soup, brown sugar tea, low-salt food, or a little honey mixed into dog food.
6. Some folk advice includes using vinegar in the nostrils for sterilization, though owners should be cautious with such home remedies.
7. Massaging the nose wings and body is said to help circulation.
8. Letting the dog breathe warm steam from boiled water twice a day may also help.
Although a Cane Corso cold is usually not considered a major disease, it still should not be ignored. Owners need to care for the dog properly and should not assume that a physically strong Cane Corso will always recover entirely on its own.