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:
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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