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First Aid for Your PetsSore musclesOne tablet of Arnica Montana every 3 hours. Stop use when soreness stops Hot SpotsBest thing for them is to
keep them dry, and use Gold Bond Powder. Do not use hydrocortisone CutsApply direct pressure to control bleeding. Use a Neosporin-type
ointment for minor wounds two times per day. Gaping wounds may require
sutures. Choking or Not Breathingor gagging or coughing, watch to see if pet will clear
airways on his own. Rash on Skin, No PusApply hydrocortisone cream twice a day. If not clear
in 24 hours, see your Veterinarian. DiarrheaIf your pet is still eating and active, try a bland
diet such as boiled chicken and rice or chicken baby food. IF not clear
in 24 hours or blood develops in the stool, contact your veterinarian.
(do not feed baby food with onion content to dogs or cats)
VomitingTry bland food (see above). If your pet vomits more
than one time and your pet stops eating, call your Veterinarian. Bee StingApply cool compress to sting area. Dogs - give one
25 mg. Benedryl tablet to dogs over 25 pounds in body weight. (liquid
Benedryl 1 mg. per pound may be used for small dogs). Cats - Cool compress
only. Snake BiteSame as bee sting except also call your Veterinarian. Hit by a CarMuzzle animal to control a "fear or pain" bite. A shoestring works well in an emergency. If your pet cannot walk, slide him onto a blanket to use as a stretcher and call your Veterinarian. |
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