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Problem
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Remedy
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Cuts
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Apply pressure to stop bleeding, clean with soap & water. Apply Neosporin.
For deep cuts, or profuse bleeding - seek veterinary attention immediately. Further Information
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Broken Bones
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See veterinarian immediately.
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Unconsciousness
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This may be caused by electrocution, trauma, or eating drugs.
These actions are only emergency measures and your pet should be taken to your veterinarian as soon as you stabilize him.
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Vomiting/
Diarrhea
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Withhold food for 24 hours; offer ice only until vomiting stops; Pepto-Bismol -- give (1 tablespoon/30 pounds of body weight) every 4-6 hours.
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Seizure
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If it lasts more than 5 minutes, seek veterinary attention immediately.
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Bee stings
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Benadryl - 1 mg. per # (pound) - every 12 hours
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Itching
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Benadryl - 1 mg. per # (pound) - every 12 hours
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Itching eyes
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Boric Acid or Saline rinse.
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Itching ears
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Rinse with mixture of 50% white vinegar & 50% alcohol (79%); Apply Neosporin.
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Straining to urinate
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Seek veterinary attention.
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Lameness
(Dogs)
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1 Aspirin (325 Mg.) - for each 30 lbs. of body weight - every 12 hours.
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Caution
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Never give to Cats -- Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen
Never give to Dogs -- Ibuprofen
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Caution
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Any illness lasting more than 2 days -- have pet examined by your veterinarian.
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If you have questions regarding First Aid for your pet, Please do not hesitate to contact us at
309-685-4707 We will be happy to answer any questions that you may have. We want to ensure that your pet has the best of health.
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