Our Maltese Medicine Chest and Information

tummy aches......pepto bismo 1 teaspoon
 
 
vomiting........pedialyte to prevent dehydration ( See Vet if not   controlled within 24 hours, may need intravenous fluids this could cause a very serious dehydration problem) Call Vet for shot to control vomiting..
Centrine injection. Withhold foods for 24 hours....
Pedialyte orally by syringe (no needle) 10cc 3 times aday and
1 teaspoon of Dyne or Nutri-cal, for a 5 lb. dog.
For Serious Dehydration: ONLY FOR THE KNOWLEDGABLE: ASK YOUR VET:
Sterile Intervenous Fluids SQ (Subcutaneous Injection) 10cc (Form a Camel Back) 2-3 times aday....till under control.
 
 
a bee sting.......benadryl.....Some dogs have died from
                             alergic reaction to bee stings.
 
 
dry skin.........oatmeal shampoo and conditioner
                         add omega 3 fatty acids to diet or supplimentals like Bio-                         Coat, Linatone, flax seed oil etc. 
 
itching...........benadryl 1/2 teaspoon a day....but if not responding in 
                          several days, see Vet for the cause. Check for dry skin or
                          flea problems, or possible allergies.
 
Fleas.......Garlic: Can be added to food and also boosts the immune        
                                system and rids internal parasites. I clove chopped
                                aday.
 
hot spots..........Oatmeal Shampoo, benadryl, flea control, panalog 
                              ointment on sores, catsclaw (herbal) can get in capsule
                              form and sprinkle on food 1 cap split into 3 doses
                              helps allergies.
                        
 
shot time for pooches..........Benadryl  Pediatric Allergery Syrup
                                                    1/2 dropper a half hour before shot 
                                                   (Vet confirmed it) for adults...puppies less.
 
 
dehydration..............Pediatyle 10cc. orally 3 times aday. 
                                        May Need Intravenous fluids: See Above.
                                SEE VET
 
fever............bayer for kids
                    See Vet for possible infection
 
loose bowels...........Avoid Rich Foods
                                      Kaopectate or Imodium 1cc or teaspoon orally
                                      2-3 times aday 
                                      for a 5 lb. dog.
                                boiled rice & chicken or ground beef...keep diet bland
                                pedialyte orally to combat dehydration
                          See Vet if continues for more then 2 days.
 
constipation............children's Castoria
                                      Olive Oil is a safe and tonifying for animal colons:
                                       1 teaspoon mixed with food 2 times aday till
                                       regular again.
 
 
limping...........Keep pet from jumping, if not better, may need
                           xray SEE VET for possible sprain or broken leg.
 
something in their eye....... some saline to wash eye: Baush & Laumb
                                                   eye wash/drops
                                                   Vetropolycin eye ointment
                                         
something caught in their throat.... Use a finger to try and dislodge
                                                                 object....if not...put over your knee
                                                                 head down and pat on back.
                                                                 
a cut........... Panalog Ointment, Peroxide
 
something in the ear...........Peroxide to wash out and cleanse.
                                                    Cotton Balls to dry.
                                                    After shampoo apply half dropper of 
                                                    Mix and rub for several seconds.
                                                    Mix: in a 2 ounch bottle with dropper:
                                                    (2ounces of vinagar, 10 drops of alcohol)
                                                    Aids in drying,Panalog for Ear Infection.


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