pyrless Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Well I was looking at the dog's cabinet yesterday and realized how much I have learned over the years about what to use for everyday remedies. So here is a list, and I hope it helps you! Allergies, itchy skin, hot spots: Benadryl, 1 mg/pound (thanks, D.O.!) Hot spots, insect bites: Gold Bond Triple Action Medicated Powder Cuts, abrasions: Peroxide, Neosporin Diarrhea: Immodium, one adult tablet, also instant white rice. Chronic stomach problems: plain yogurt, 1 tsp. with each meal Chronic urinary problems: cranberry extract supplement, 1 tablet with each meal Pain associated with arthritis: buffered aspirin, one Dry, dull skin/coat: olive oil, 1 tsp. with each meal ***this list is intended for informational purposes only; none of these statements are intended to substitute for the advice of a veterinarian and you should ALWAYS talk to your veterinarian about your particular dog's needs*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjeffrock Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 If your dog has a torn pad, soak it in some Epsom salt and warm water. Thats my addition to Pyr's great list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrless Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 oooh, i didn't know that! excellent! :D Oooh, I forgot-Baking soda for a nail cut too close to the quick...this one from experience... :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowkins Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Thanks for the info. some I knew, other I didn't. By the way, I'm not too sure if your in the States, but my vet had recommended Tavist for my boy's allergies and now I find out that they have discontinued it here in Canada, does Benedryl work as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 One of my favorite things.... Tea tree oil. Put it on the cotton swab when cleaning your dogs ears. Kills earmites and pulls ticks out. Garlic-fleas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrless Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 Yes, tea-tree is great for ears, so is straight-up rubbing alcohol, it has antimicrobial properties and is like 79 cents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrless Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 i forgot about pumpkin too, that is another good one! For the house...baking soda is a great carpet freshener, and white vinegar is good for "accidents" because it destroys the smell for the dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpeigirl Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 The Cranberry & the Ester C has dramticly elimnated the UTI problems Sassy was haveing.. Before I started that, she still had UTI's even when on the Hills SD prescription crap.. They told me her diet was causeing the problem. Bull.. I'm curentlly feeding Chicken Soup for the soul food & she's loveing it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schippsmom Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 :Dog_run: Great info everyone, Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abker17 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Ditto what schippsmom said, I'm gonna print these out and put them on the fridge, thanks a lot! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESSlover Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I think we should sticky this in here or in the health section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrless Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 :D You are welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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