Shih Tzu/Dogs/Useful Over The Counter Medications
Excerpt : Some over-the-counter medications can be used for emergencies in select situations. Always ask your vet before giving any over-the-counter medicines to your injured or ill shih tzu. 3% hydrogen
Some over-the-counter medications can be used for emergencies in select situations. Always ask your vet before giving any over-the-counter medicines to your injured or ill shih tzu.
3% hydrogen peroxide: Can be used to induce vomiting and for general wound cleaning. Dosage is: 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight.
Syrup of ipecac:
Buy this Photographic Print
Can be used to induce vomiting. Dosage is: 1 teaspoon per 20 pounds of body weight.
Bismuth subsalicylate: Can be used for vomiting and mild diarrhea. Dosage: 1 teaspoon per 15 pounds of body weight. 1 tablet per 40 pounds of body weight (doubt your shih tzu will be taking a full tablet!)
Kaolin-pectin: Use for mild diarrhea. Dosage: 1
Buy this Art Print
Also see :
Dogs - Understanding Their Needs
What a Dog REALLY Needs
Loyal, friendly, protective, affectionate, fun. Those qualities
have earned dogs a special place in the lives and...read more
Obesity In Dogs
Numerous studies have shown that more Americans are obese today than ever before and, interestingly, we're not the only ones. Not only are Americans...read more
|
teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight.
Buffered aspirin: Use for fever and inflammation, mild to moderate pain, arthritis, before giving vaccinations. Dosage: 1 adult table (5 grains) per 40 pounds). Ask your vet the correct dosage for your shih tzu.
Diphenhydramine: Use for mild cough, allergies, allergic reactions. Dosage: 1 milligram per
Buy this Photographic Print
Also see :
Caring For Your Dogs Coat, Eyes And Ears
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! The best way to prevent disease is to keep your dog healthy and in the best shape you possibly can....read more
Dogs are Heroes
Heroism and courage are probably the most profound traits that endear dogs so deeply into the hearts and minds of mankind. Every day, humans all over...read more
|
pound of body weight.
Vegetable oil: Use for constipation. Dosage: 1 teaspoon per 5 pounds mixed in food.
Epsom salts: Use for constipation, as a soak to reduce swelling and inflammation. Dosage: For constipation, 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight, dissolved in water and given orally; same dilution for soaks.
Milk of magnesia: Use
Buy this Art Print
Also see :
Dogs and Man
Most authorities agree that dogs were among the first, if not the first, animals domesticated by man. Cave paintings depict dog-like creatures...read more
Dogs for the Disabled
No one seems to know when the idea of using guide dogs first came into being. There is evidence that dogs have been used in such a capacity for the...read more
|
for vomiting, constipation, deactivate poisons. Dosage: 2 teaspoons per 10 pounds of body weight.
Activated charcoal: Use to deactivate poisons. Dosage: 1/2 gram per pound of body weight.
Petroleum jelly: Use for constipation. Dosage: 1/2 teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight.
About The Author
Connie Limon
Buy this Matted Print
publishes a FREE weekly newsletter. A professional newsletter with a focus upon health and wellness for you and your pets. Discounts on shih tzu puppies are offered to subscribers. Sign up at: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com
connielimon@yahoo.com
More Dogs Articles
Keeping your dogs' fur healthy and looking great
Keeping a dog's fur healthy and looking great isn't as difficult
as you think. It does take some work to keep it in good
condition but it is...
The Neurotic Dogs
When pondering whether my neurosis is learned or genetic, I often turn to the family dogs, Frazier (9) and Jake (4), and see the likelihood of a...
Buy this Art Print
For Dog Lovers Like You and Me
|
sitemap
copyright yourdoginfo.com 2006
|
Recently Added Dogs Articles
Gifts For Dog Lovers, And Dogs
There is a plethora of dog gifts available in the marketplace, with each gift type celebrating a different breed of dogs - man’s faithful companion....read more
How Much Time Can Dogs Stay Alone?
If you are going to leave your dog alone for a long period of
time then don't be surprised with the behavior issues he might
develop. Being alone,...read more
How Smart Are Pit Bull Terrier Dogs?
People say a lot of things about Pit Bulls, but you never hear
them talk much about the intelligence of this particular breed.
Fact is you'll never...read more
Questions and Answers About Dogs
from David the Dogman
The ten worst excuses not to spay or neuter a pet are:
Just one litter and then we'll have Fluffy...read more
Wormy Dogs? - Understand Dog Worms Infestation and Their Symptoms
Until a very recent period, dog worms were thought to be of a spontaneous origin, brought about by the influence of heat upon decaying vegetable...read more
.gif)
Can Dogs See Dead People?
Can Dogs See Dead People? By Bill Knell “I see dead people.” Uttered by actor Haley Joel Osment in M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense, it has...read more
~Dumb Dogs~
Dogs are smarter than most people give them credit for. People
often will say, "Dumb dog" referring to a dog. Is it possible
that they only pretend...read more
Housebreaking Dogs And Puppies - A Step By Step Guide To Potty Training Your Dog Or Puppy
If you're reading this I think it's safe to assume that you either currently own, or are about to buy, a dog or puppy and don't want to come home to...read more
Natural Food for Dogs and Cats
from David the Dogman
Just this side of Heaven is a place called The Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to...read more
Shih Tzu/Dogs/Useful Over The Counter Medications
Some over-the-counter medications can be used for emergencies in select situations. Always ask your vet before giving any over-the-counter...read more
Some News About Dogs
|
