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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.
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Broken Bones
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See veterinarian immediately.
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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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