FAQ

The 7 second rule suggests placing the back of your hand on pavement for 7 seconds—if it's too hot for your hand, it's too hot for your dog’s paws.

Dogs can catch colds with symptoms like sneezing and coughing, and while most are mild, they can become serious for puppies, seniors, or dogs with health issues.

The 7 second rule for dogs is a safety guideline suggesting that if you can’t hold the back of your hand on pavement for 7 seconds, it’s too hot for your dog’s paws.

Cold symptoms in dogs are usually mild and resolve in 1–2 weeks, but they can be serious for puppies, seniors, or dogs with weakened immune systems or underlying conditions.

A dog with a cold may sound congested and exhibit sneezing, coughing, snoring, and nasal discharge or pawing due to discomfort from breathing difficulties.

Many mild canine colds resolve on their own within 1 to 2 weeks, but persistent or severe symptoms require veterinary attention.

To treat a dog with a cold, ensure rest, hydration, warm food, and ease breathing with humid air, while avoiding human medication and consulting a vet if symptoms persist.

Dogs with a cold may show signs like sneezing, coughing, runny or stuffy nose, watery eyes, lethargy, and loss of appetite. A vet should evaluate prolonged or severe symptoms.

Dogs can get cold-like symptoms caused by viruses and bacteria specific to them, but they can't catch the human common cold. Their symptoms may resemble a cold and usually last 1 to 2 weeks.

Dogs generally prefer crates that provide a cozy, den-like environment but are still large enough to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably.