ARPEGGIO POODLES

OTC MEDICINES SAFE FOR DOGS

AKC COLOR CODES FOR POODLES
BREED STANDARD FOR POODLES
COLOR BREEDING IN POODLES
GENERAL POODLE CARE
HEALTH CONCERNS IN MINIATURE POODLES
HEALTH CONCERNS IN STANDARD POODLES
HEALTH CONCERNS IN TOY POODLES
HISTORY OF THE POODLE
POODLE PUPPY GROWTH CHARTS
PUTTING WEIGHT ON POODLES
TEARING IN POODLES
POODLE COAT COLORS: SILVER & SILVER BEIGE
POODLE COAT COLORS: BROWN & CAFE AU LAIT
POODLE COAT COLORS: BLUE & BLACK
POODLE COAT COLORS: RED, APRICOT & CREAM
POODLE COAT COLORS: WHITE & CREAM
POODLE COAT COLORS: BRINDLE & SABLE
GROOMING THE POODLE
GROOMING YOUR OWN POODLE
GROWING HAIR ON A DOORKNOB (HAIR GROWTH FORMULA)
LOOKING FOR A NEW GROOMER
POODLE HAIR CUTS A-D
POODLE HAIR CUTS E-J
POODLE HAIR CUTS L-M
POODLE HAIR CUTS N-R
POODLE HAIR CUTS S-Z
POODLE HAIR CUTS EARS
POODLE HAIR CUTS FACES
POODLE SHOW COAT BANDING
ANAL GLANDS
WORLDS BEST EAR CLEANER
AVOIDING HEAT INJURY IN DOGS
BLOAT (GDV)
CANINE CPR
COPROPHAGY (FECES EATING)
CRYPTORCHIDISM (RETAINED TESTICLES)
DANGERS OF SWIMMING-BLUE-GREEN ALGAE TOXICITY
DOG BREEDS FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS
DOG FIRST AID KIT
FINDING A GOOD BREEDER
HYPOGLYCEMIA
INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN DOGS
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL PARASITES
IS YOUR DOG THE RIGHT WEIGHT
LEAVING PUPPY HOME ALONE
LICKING,CHEWING AND SCRATCHING BEHAVIOR
NEW PUPPY CARE
OTC MEDICINES SAFE FOR DOGS
PANOSTEITIS (LIMPING)
PATELLAR LUXATION (POPPING/SLIPPING KNEECAPS)
POISONOUS FOOD, PLANTS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
CARPAL SUBLUXATION SYNDROME (CSS OR DOWN PASTERNS)
TAIL DOCKING
URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN DOGS
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A HEALTHY PUPPY
BARKING TRAINING
BEHAVIORAL ISSUES
CRATE TRAINING
DESENSITIZATION
POTTY TRAINING
SOCIALIZATION
TO BREED OR NOT TO BREED
BREEDING/WHELPING INFORMATION
BREEDING CHART
HAND FEEDING PUPPIES
SWIMMER PUPPIES
OTHER LINKS

DRUGS AND OTHER ITEMS THAT CAN BE GIVEN SAFELY TO DOGS.  If its not on the list DO NOT GIVE IT!
 
Antibiotic ointments- treatment for small wounds, minor infections and bites.  Always clean the area well with soap and water first.
 
Antibacterial Soap - can be used to clean any wound or injury.
BENADRYL - great for allergic reactions, insect stings, severe itching. 
Give twice daily. 
Weight        Dosage
12 lbs         12 milligrams (pediatric dose)
25 lbs          1 tablet (adult dose)
50 lbs          2 tablets (adult dose)
 
BUFFERED ASPRIN - use for pain relief or for the anti-inflammatory effects.
Give once or twice daily with food.
    Weight                  Dosage
less than 10 lbs      1/2 baby asprin
10-30 lbs                   1 baby asprin
30-50 lbs                1/2 regular asprin
50-100 lbs                 1 regular asprin
100 + lbs                  2 regular asprin
 
Canned Plain Pumpkin - can also be used to combat constipation in dogs - give 1 tablespoon twice a day until the problem is relieved.
 
Digel - Liquid form can be give to help with gas and as an antacid - give up to 4 tablespoons 3 times a day.
 
DRAMAMINE - Used to combat motion sickness.  Note: This will make your dog very drowsy.  Also you can not use this product when shipping a dog via airlines.
Give this product 1/2 hour before travel.
Weight                Dosage
small                 12.5 milligrams
medium             25 milligrams
large                  50 milligrams
 
EPINEPHRINE - This is given to treat severe allergic reactions that cause anaphalaxis.   Use this as a last resort.  Try using the benadryl first.  This must be given very carefully as it elevates heart levels and if given in overdose can be very dangerous.  I would consult a vet when giving Epinephrine - give 1/4 - 1/2 or less cc injected intramuscularly.
 
GAS-X - Give to dogs to help relieve excess gas and flatulence.  Can also be given to help prevent bloat.  Dogs suspected to have bloat should be given 2 doses immediately before transport to emergency clinic.
Weight                 Dosage
small                   1/4 adult dosage
medium               1/2 adult dosage
large                    1 adult dosage
 
Ginger  - can also be used to combact motion sickness in dogs and is more gentle and natural.
 
Gulcosamine - used to treat joint pain associated with arthritis.  This is for long term treatment.
Weight                  Dosage
Under 25 lbs         500 milligrams
25-50 lbs               1000 milligrams
over 50 lbs            1500 milligrams
 
Hydrocortisone - helps to relieve itchy, raw or irritated skin.  It is given topically to help reduce itiching from hives, hot spots, and insect bites and stings.  Apply a small amout up to two times daily.
 
Hydrogen Peroxide - in dogs this is like Ipecac.  Use it to induce vomiting after accidental injestion -  10 ccs by mouth every 15 minutes until desired effect is produced.
 
 
KAOPECTATE or IMMODIUM - used to stop diarrhea.  This is used instead of Pepto due to it containing aspirn which can cause stomach problems - give 1 teaspoon per 10 lbs of body weight every 4-6 hours for 24 hours until diarrhea stops.  Note: can cause the stools to become dark in color.  This is normal.
 
Mineral Oil- can be used to combat constipation in dogs - give up to 4 tablespoons daily until condition is reversed.
 
Nasal Sprays - Saline and pediatric nasal sprays can be given to alleviate nasal driness and congestion.  No other type should be given unless recomended by your vet.
 
Tagament/ Pepcid AD/ ZANTAC
Used to relieve excessive stomach acid or to keep dogs on long term meds from developing ulcers.
Give once or twice daily
Weight                Dosage
small                    1/4 tablet
medium               1/2 tablet
large                    1 tablet

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