Possible painkiller for pet rat?
Okay, one of our rats, Dave, was having trouble eating, because he has a slight under bite and his bottom teeth had grown too long to eat comfortably. We took him to the vet to have the teeth trimmed, and while the teeth trimming went great, Dave struggled a lot through the procedure and ended up tearing Read the rest of this entry »
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Pet Pain – Latest Pet Pain news – Quiet Weldon community outraged after vicious dog attack
08 Feb
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If a dog gets stung by bees, wasps and hornets, or bites from mosquitoes or other insects, these can not only be irritating and itchy, but painful as well. Although most stings or bites are not considered dangerous, you should keep an eye on it and if it doesn’t seem to get better in a reasonable time frame, or starts getting worse, please consult your Veterinarian as soon as possible.
When Jericho got stung on his lip area, I started him on Benadryl for the swelling. I called my Veterinarian for the dosage. During the night the swelling doubled in size and I was really beginning to worried, but kept up on the Benadryl. By morning the swelling was down quite a bit; but because there was a hole in the middle of the swollen area about the size of a pin head, I took him to the Veterinarian and was given antibiotics in case the stinger was still deep inside to stop any infection that could set in.
Upon talking to my Veterinarian and doing further research, I came upon other suggestions to help relieve the dogs pain and irritation from insect bites or stings.
1. Benadryl – As mentioned above use Benadryl for swelling and itching from the bee strings, etc.
2. Baking Soda – I should have remembered this one, because when I got stung, I made a “paste” using baking soda and a little water, and applied it on the swollen area. It helped soothe the pain and discomfort from the itching.
3. Ammonia – I was told that dabbing the ammonia on the affected area, using a tissue or cotton ball, would help relieve the pain.
4. Milk of magnesia – Try applying a thin coat to the affected area several times a day. This medication contains magnesium hydroxide, which will ease the irritation and itch.
5. Meat tenderizer – meat tenderizer has enzymes that aid in breaking down the poison in insect stings. It also reduces the irritation. Just make a paste using a little water and apply immediately to the sting, and keep re-applying as needed.
6. A leaf from the Aloe Vera plant – This is good for minor skin irritation. Just break off a leaf and apply a thin coat of its gel to the affected area. This soothes the discomfort and relieves the irritation
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7. Apply a cold compress- If your dog will hold still long enough, try applying a cold compress. This helps with the swelling and eases pain. Try holding it on the affected area as long as you can.
8. Hydrocortisone cream – Hydrocortisone cream is recommended for bites, stings, and hot spots. Hydrocortisone Cream with Aloe is even better because Aloe soothes the pain.
9. Find the culprit – If stung by a bee, try to find where the stinger went in and remove it with tweezers. Getting the stinger out will prevent any added venom to enter the wound.
If the swelling does not go down within a reasonable time frame, call your Veterinarian and set up an appointment right away.
Betsy Reinier has had dogs all her life. Her main goal is keeping dogs healthy, happy, safe and very spoiled. For more, “in detail information” on various subjects concerning the health, safety and welfare of all dogs; check out – http://www.dogspoiler.com and sign up for our free newsletter at http://www.doggyknows.com, where we care about the health and welfare of all dogs.
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There are many forms of dog aggression. The distinguished police dog trainer Ed Frawley of Leerburg Kennels names 16 forms in his training guides, accounting for everything from the dog’s gender, to their possessiveness, territoriality, dominance, or fear. The residential dog owner doesn’t necessarily need to be so academic, Read the rest of this entry »
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Dog Pain – YouTube – the dog that shows no pain against a lightsaber
05 Feb
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Aggression And Dementia: Old Dog Problems
As your pet ages, there will be many changes that’s bound to happen in its behavior and its relationshep between you and your family. We all know that they age a lot faster than us humans and live a shorter lifespan. As they draw closer to the point of their doom, problems will arise and gradually get worse as time passes. This is a fact that all pet owners are aware of and should accept – but that doesn’t mean they should be put to rest in peace courtesy of their veterinarian. There are other alternatives which could be implemented, which could be better for the both of you.
Like a dying old man, we do everything we can to sustain his life and help make things more comfortable for him before it’s his time to go. Putting him to sleep to meet thy Maker would be out of the question, even if he wanted it that way. You should take the same perspective of the morality of this for your pet. Dementia is a disorder that occurs in people, and can happen to your pet too. Dementia is characterized by sudden changes in behavior, and the ability to think properly. It’ll become more forgetful, eventually forgetting its own name.
If you were to call it, it would be wondering who the hell you were calling for awhile before responding. This is because of the damage done to the neurons in the brain, which leads to slower reactions and intellectual responses. Dogs with dementia will be walking without a sense of direction – it’ll appear that it didn’t know what it was doing or where it was going. Your old pooch could also become aggressive. As a pup it would be wagging its tail or jumping up on visitors to greet them, but when it gets old its hair and tail would be standing while showing its teeth before jumping up on them.
It could become very hostile towards other dogs as well; seeing it fight with other pets trying to take their heads off should be expected. Being a threat to you and your family is also a distinct possibility. Hard to believe but a fact that has proven to be very true and common amongst many old dogs – according to statistics. There is also a possibility that it could become apprehensive, thinking that something bad is gonna happen – they would shiver in fear at the sight of other animals and humans. When your pet has reached this point, things will be tough for the both of y
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ou but there are still ways to help it deal with its condition.
Luckily there are medicines that can help with some cognitive disorders that it may be experiencing. This would improve its overall intellectual capacity, resulting to a less confused pooch with better memory. A veterinarian could offer lots of advice and prescribe proper treatment of your dog. You should also consult a behaviorist with this as his field of expertise – doing so will be great for the other behavioral problems it may have.
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The author of this article, Alex De La Cruz, is a Dog Expert who has been successful for many years. Because most people think that Arthritis is a humans-only disease Alex now informs dog owners with his www.dog-arthritis-guide.com Ebook on how to discover this disease and let their dogs live as pain-free as possible.
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What, Exactly, Constitutes An Affair? – Yahoo! News
DEAR MARGO: I'm in an unusual (or perhaps not) situation. Some years ago, my husband had an online affair that lasted for two years. He set up an e-mail account that I did not know about and used it only to contact her. He told me he never had feelings for this Read the rest of this entry »
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A cough for a human isn’t something to be worried about because there’s always a cure available out there that can make it go away in a matter of days. But sometimes if left to worsen, the condition can become more severe and harder to treat – especially if you have no idea what exactly is causing the cough. Today I’ll be discussing Read the rest of this entry »
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Large breeds just like Labrador Retrievers are more likely to suffer problems related to bones and joint that makes movement difficult and painful. We are aware that Labrador Retrievers are active and energetic dogs but if you notice that your pet is no longer the usual active and energetic dog he used to be, then something is wrong Read the rest of this entry »
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Pet Pain – Latest Pet Pain news – BobCat killed 3 dogs near Oracle crossing
01 Feb
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Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this…
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Dog Pain – YouTube – Yoga for Lower Back Pain : Half Dog Yoga Pose for Lower …
31 Jan
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I hope you’ve been enjoying my posts lately. I thought I might do something different today and rustle up a few bits of info from around the WWW. These are some of the news items and blog posts that have been popular over the last few weeks. Leave me your thoughts.
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After the joint's growth period, many pups display pain sporadically even before arthritis begins to exhibit. It can lead to severe arthritis, in which your pet can be in extreme pain. Rarely, puppies as young as 5 or 6 months can show …
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Dr. B said Oogy was in constant pain. So, in January 2005, Dr. B. rebuilt Oogy's face. When all the scar tissue was removed, there was a hole in Oogy's head the size of a softball. After removing the scar tissue, Dr. B took grafts and …
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