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Warning About Flea Medicine from the Dollar StorePLEASE BE AWARE. While dropping my dog off at the vet yesterday, a hysterical girl rushed in with a cat that was violently shaking, mouth hanging open, eyes actually bugged out. She was crying and screaming.

 

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Apple Cider Vinegar to Prevent Fleas and Itching50/50 Apple Cider Vinegar and water. Put the mixture in spray bottle and spray on your dog/cat. This will stop itching, kill any bacteria/fleas and shine their coat. I use several times a day on my dog. It works great. It can also be sprayed on furniture or mattresses to kill fleas and disinfect.

 

Surviving ParvovirusMy girl Pit Bull has parvovirus and she's on day two. We're fighting this disease together because it's not only affecting our dogs, but us as well. They are our best friends! My dog is 15 months of age. It is harder for older dogs! I started my own campaign. We are survivors of parvo!

 

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Store Ivomec Solution in Dark Prescription...The darker pill bottles with the screw on top keep Ivermectin solution ready to use. We have a lot of kittens this summer looking for homes. I found that it was easier to mix up the topical formula and keep it ready for use in a dark pill bottle.

 

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Light Corn Syrup for Giving Kittens...A great way to give kittens pills is to measure the right amount of medicine for their weight, and then mix it with a dab of light corn syrup and smear it on their lips or front leg, by their paw. They will be compelled to lick it off.

 

Website for ASPCA Mobile Spay and Neuter Clinic

Website for New York ASPCA Mobile Spay...In several neighborhoods in New York City, there is a mobile veterinary clinic. Use this link to find out if your area is part of their schedule.

 

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Sago Palm Plants Toxic to DogsI was just about to buy a sago palm, but now I won't since Sampson 2 still chews on everything. They are toxic to dogs.

 

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Treating Arthritis in DogsFor a dog's arthritis, treat with weight control, warm, dry, soft bedding, and exercise.

 

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Borax for MangeBorax laundry soap! It can be found at Wal-Mart in the laundry aisle for less then $4. It's a multi purpose cleaning agent. Works wonders. This is only a topical remedy.

 

ASPCA List of Toxic and Non-toxic Plants - tortie cat and plant

ASPCA List of Toxic and Non-toxic PlantsWhen choosing house and garden plants, many pet owners want to first check to see if they might be toxic to their pets. The ASPCA has a great page on their website that lists both toxic and non-toxic plants and lets you sort by dogs, cats, and horses.

 

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Product Review: Plaque Off Animal for Dog's Bad BreathI have used an excellent product by ProDen called "Plaque Off Animal". It gets rid of the tartar and plaque which causes bad breath. I just add a tiny scoop, which comes with the product, to your pet's food every day.

 

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Immediately Remove BurrsBe extremely careful when removing any burrs around the animal's face, near the eyes and behind. I can't stress that enough! All open areas of any animal can have the burrs travel up or into the area it is around.

 

Book titled "Low Cost Natural Cures for your Dog And Cat"

Treating Dogs with Natural CuresI realize especially in these times that not everyone can afford the high costs of veterinarian bills, due to being on a fixed income, loss of a job, injury, illness, etc. There are many books out there that can help you on this subject and other subjects.

 

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Avoid Zinc Ointment For DogsPlease DO NOT put zinc oxide cream or ointment on your dog for itching from any cause. I did this without thinking, trying to help my Border Collie with severe itching, and he licked it all off. Zinc is a heavy metal and can be fatal, if ingested in adequate doses.

 

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Check Pharmacy for Free AntibioticsMy Giant Eagle grocery store's pharmacy has a list of antibiotics that are free, and they are happy to fill a K9 prescription. What would have cost me 40 dollars at the vet's office was just free for us.

 

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Tips for Itchy Skin and Overall Health of DogsUse Listerine, amber colored only, for itch. Make sure you get the feet entirely wet along with body parts. It can be used on livestock and pets safely. Helps cure almost any itch, from fungus, yeast, allergy itch, or habit.

 

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Dealing with Yeast on PetsPets can have yeast in their ears, on their body, on their feet, etc. This is how to deal with yeast in dogs.

 

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Product Review: Vetericyn First Aid SprayI went to the Tractor Supply today and found a first aid spray that is highly recommended by wildlife rehabbers I know. I bought some. It is non toxic and can even be used in the eyes. I wanted to share this product with you.

 

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Using Ivermectin to Treat Ear MitesEar mites are disgusting and painful. Cats and kittens get them all the time. Dogs do sometimes also. The vets often prescribe Acarexx. It is an ear mite treatment for cats and kittens. It contains 0.01% ivermectin.

 

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Hairball Cure for Cats That Throw Up Their FoodPut mineral oil in the food. I use 3 cups dry food and add enough mineral oil to coat it all. You can also do the same for wet food. This works every time for my 3 cats.

 

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Better Pet Food Equals Better HealthWe have one cat who stays on a prescription food. Most of our cats are elderly, too. I realized after buying name brand, but less expensive dry food, that my older cats threw up a lot. They did not do this with more expensive food such as Purina One and other more expensive brands.

 

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Treating Dog's Ear ProblemsMy dog had an ear infection and an associate at our pet clinic prescribed the very expensive Otomax. Well on another occasion when we visited for yet another ear infection, the vet, owner of the clinic, recommended 1/2 alcohol to 1/2 vinegar.

 

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Dog Recovering From AccidentOne of our darling pets is recovering from an accident. He was run over by a car trying to get to one of my children across the street, who accidentally called him back when he was already across the street.

 

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Scheduling Dog Meds On CalendarI mark everything on my calender. When my pets' flea med is due, I mark it down. I do the same with meds such as heart worm med, I put a little heart on the calender.

 

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Giving Pills to PetsTo make giving your pet pills easier, dissolve the pill in water and use a medical syringe to squirt in their mouth.

 

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Ask for Liquid Pet MedicationsA co-worker shared this great tip with me. She, like so many of us, has trouble shoving pills down her cats, so she asks the vets for liquid forms of any medications.

 

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Homemade Ear Cleaning SolutionI am a professional pet groomer, I hated spending so much money on ear cleaning solution. I researched a lot and came up with my own mix and it works great. Not only does it save me a lot of money, but I know all the ingredients it has in it.

 

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Make Sure Your Pet Needs VaccinationsThe best way to save money on vaccinations is to make sure your pet really requires a particular shot. Pets' immune systems may not need booster shots every couple of years. How can you tell? Ask your vet about the serology test called the "Titer."

 

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Get Vet Costs UpfrontWhen you do have to take your pet to the vet, don't get the price from the front desk. When you see the vet, question him about the price and agree on what you are willing to pay and what he will do for that amount.

 

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Treating Canine RashMy dog does not do well at the vet's, but she gets a wicked rash every summer. It is red and scaly and seems uncomfortable. I tried applying athlete's foot cream daily, then put an old T-shirt on her to keep her from ingesting the medicine.

 

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Please Don't Give Garlic To Your PetsPlease consider reading up about Heinz-Body anemia before you make the decision to give garlic in any form, or anything in the alliums family for that matter, to a pet. Personally, I wouldn't risk the health of my pet when there are other safe alternatives available.

 

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Understanding and Treating Yeast Problems in PetsI was going through earthclinic.com as usual, when I have something to share and I came across this article. It is a mini course in understanding Yeast Overgrowth, and Systemic Yeast Problems.

 

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Giving Your Cat MedicationWhen my cat needed medication, I learned pretty quickly that none of the tips I'd read worked with him. Get canned cat food with gravy. Open the capsule or crush the pill and mix with the gravy.

 

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Rugs on Smooth Floors for DogsIf you have smooth floor surfaces in your home and an aging dog, please consider whether they would appreciate carpet runners to create safe pathways for them to get from place to place.

 

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Removing a Tick From a PetThe best way to remove a tick, use tweezers or a tick removal device and pull the tick off. Grab the tick as close to the head as possible. With steady, gentle pressure, pull the tick out of the skin.

 

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Preventing Ear Infections in DogsI currently have 4 dogs (3 rescued). To avoid ear infections, all I can tell you is that I take them to the vet on a regular basis for all their check-ups and shots.

 

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Vaccinate Pets at HomeA old neighbor of mine, that used to live on a farm, showed me how to vaccinate my dog myself. I had never heard of this before, but the vaccinations were much cheaper than a vet visit.

 

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Links: Xylitol Toxic To DogsThought I should share this warning with fellow ThiftyFun Family members! I have never heard of this before so you might not have either! I checked out a few links about it and here are the two that seem to have the most information:

 

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Extra Virgin Coconut Oil for DogsIf you are like me, you want the best for your pets. I have 2 dogs and have tried to get good oils into their diet. It is almost impossible for me to get mine to take omega 3 supplements.

 

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Treating Dog WoundsIf your pet gets a laceration or bite, DO NOT use hydrogen peroxide. This will cause the wound to open more. Instead use a little soap and water or, better yet, use betadine liquid.

 

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Getting Help to Pay Vet BillsAnyone who needs help paying for their veterinary bills should contact aspca.org. There is a list of places to contact on that site. Hope this helps the animals.

 

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Hibbi Scrub for MangeI had a litter of puppies that got puppy mange. I tried everything to get rid of it and nothing worked. So I tried hibbi scrub which worked a treat. It cleared the mange up in 2 weeks. You just fill your bath up, pop a bit in, and bathe the puppies 2-3 times a week.

 

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Hydrogen Peroxide to Induce Vomiting In PetsMy Moon (cat) swallowed a large piece of plastic. If your dog or cat has swallowed something too large to pass and you need them to vomit it back up, use hydrogen peroxide. I used a medication injector with about 1 or 2 Tbsp. of hydrogen peroxide.

 

Super Glue For Minor Cuts

Super Glue For Minor CutsWhen you cannot get a cut or wound on a pet to stop bleeding and you have tried absolutely everything, try super glue!

 

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Oil for Ear MitesTo eliminate ear mites, all it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.

 

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Give Cat Extra Attention After Medicating ThemThere are times I have to give medicine to my cats directly into their mouths because it cannot be mixed with food. Since they usually don't like being held down, when I'm done I hold and hug them for a minute to calm them down and be nice to them.

 

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Food Warning for the HolidaysDo not feed your dog these raw meats. Ever! Repeatedly adding raw eggs to a dog's diet can cause a deficiency of the vitamin biotin, which can lead to dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), loss of hair, and poor growth.

 

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Product Review: Rescue RemedyRescue Remedy helps with holiday stress and other stresses for pets. I have read so many good reviews on this medication. I am now going to buy some for my pets and see if it helps them to calm down.

 

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Change Pet's Water DailyDogs, cats, and birds need a lot of water everyday. One of the worst things you can do for your pets health is to keep topping up the water in its bowl.

 

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Fish Oil for DogsThis is a great time to start giving your pet fish oil supplements. The dog foods that say they have it in them, do, but it is not in the most usable condition. While you are giving them one, take one yourself.

 

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Warning About Dryer Sheets And PetsThere have been several posts lately involving the use of dryer sheets around pets - either wiping the pet or their bedding with dryer sheets. This is a very dangerous idea, because dryer sheets contain poisonous, even carcinogenic, chemicals.

 

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Ester C for Joint Pain in DogsUnfortunately our elderly black Lab/Shepherd mix has begun to have hip troubles. I received a prescription for Previcox from our vet which worked amazingly well, but it is very expensive and is quite toxic for continuous use.

 

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Link: ASPCA Pet Medication AlertThought I should share this ASPCA ALERT regarding purchasing pet medications online! When you open the link be sure you're at item #2 for "Pet Health Alert: FDA Issues Warning on Buying Pet Drugs Online"

 

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Coconut Oil to Fight and Prevent Ear InfectionsTo help dogs fight and keep ear infections away, give them a teaspoon of Coconut Oil everyday. If you have a smaller dog you can reduce. Why it works I don't know, but I have a collie mix with floppy ears, she had ear infection every time you turned around.

 

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Ear Infection Treatment For DogsMy dog had a constant ear problem that even a round of antibiotics didn't cure. I tried every reasonable treatment recipe I could find on the net. I switched veterinarians and this guy knew the fix.

 

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Check ASPCA and AVMA Vaccination Frequency RecommendationsI just discovered that the American Veterinary Medical Association and the ASPCA both state that new research confirms that dogs need certain vaccinations only every three years.

 

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Don't Leave Dog Unattended in Hot CarThere are so many times during hot weather when I see dogs left alone in cars while their owners go shopping. This is very upsetting to me. I don't understand the need for people to take their dogs with them while they shop.

 

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Too Much Fat in Dog Treats?For the past six days, I have been nursing a dog back to health, and I'm still not quite certain that she will make it. Our vet's prognosis is that she was getting brand name treats that have too much fat in them, and it's all unregulated by the government.

 

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How to Save on Your Pets ShotsPet shots and meds are very expensive, especially when you have to cut back due to job loss, etc.

 

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Feeding Baby PetsIf you are tackling the job of mama for baby puppies or cats, don't let them aspirate (breath in) their milk, as it can cause respiratory problems and death.

 

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Feed Dog Pills with Cream CheeseI mix my dog's pills in cream cheese and haven't had him spit it out once. I know for a fact that this works really well.

 

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Keeping Dog Away From StitchesWhen my dog was spayed, she hated wearing the collar she got from the vet. To keep her from licking the stitches, I bought a pack of baby vests. I pinned them up when she went out to the toilet and fastened the press studs after she had been.

 

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Write Date Given on Pet MedicationsI, or one of my family members, always give our dog her heart worm pill at the end of the month. By writing Jan., Feb., March, etc. on the back of each section of the blister pack, I can tell at a glance if she's been given her pill for that month.

 

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How to Tell if Your Pet is SickHere are some tips to tell if your pet is sick.

 

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Giving a Cat MedicationI have a cat that is nearly ten years old who was in need of medication. He is a big stubborn old cat and very difficult to handle when he doesn't want to do something.

 

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Concerns About Pet Rubber Nail CapsI would advise anyone who is considering the rubber nail caps for their cat or dog, talk to their vet first. I tried them and it is difficult to keep the glue off the nail beds.

 

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Dog Accidents May Be Sign of InfectionWhen my dog had bladder infection it took three or four weeks worth of antibiotics to clear it up. She hasn't gotten it back since. She had the same symptoms as the dog that pees on the bed.

 

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Determining Pet's Food Allergy by Elimination DietMy West Highland White Terrier had white dog shaker head syndrome. They wanted to run all sorts of tests and put him on all sorts of meds. I decided to try a different approach. One by one, I eliminated different foods from his diet.

 

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Bladder Stones and Your PetIf your dog or cat has blood in its urine or pain during urination or frequent urination, go to the vet immediately. If your pet gets bladder stones, it may require surgery. Some pets get this from their diet, others are susceptible by breed.

 

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Herbal Medication for ParvoI found online a herbal medication for parvo, It's called Parvaid.

 

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Spay Your Pets To Avoid PyometraPyometra, this is a disease female cats and dogs can get if they are not spayed. It's very painful and can cause death within days. I learned about this horrible disease the hard way. If you love your pet, please spay! You will be saving her life!

 

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Check for Food Allergies If Your Pet Has Itchy SkinIf your pet has allergies and you find him/her scratching and licking and having "hot spots" remove one item at a time from their diet for at least 3 weeks. It took me almost a year to learn my Bichon was allergic to rice.

 

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Dogs Can Catch Canine InfluenzaI just found out tonight that dogs can get their own brand of the flu! Visit this website for more information to keep your loving pets safe!

 

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Zinc Pennies Can Be Toxic To DogsThis is for all of us pet lovers! Just received this email health alert from the ASPCA and found it to be important enough to share! And, yikes, who would have ever dreamt?

 

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Chicken Broth for Feline Urinary HealthAbout 15 years ago, my mother got a cat. After about 6 months, he got a severe case of urinary tract infection. The vet told her to give him low sodium chicken broth along with his medicine until he was over it, because of the chicken broth he would drink more water.

 

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Hot Water Could Cause Kidney Stones in PetsIn speaking to my veterinarian, she said that the minerals from the hot water tank would cause kidney stones and not to give water from the hot water tank to the pets.

 

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Pet Cover from Sweater SleeveWhen my cat had surgery, he wouldn't wear his plastic cone thing (to prevent licking his wound). So I made him a washable incision cover from the sleeve of an old cotton sweater. This will also make an easy pet sweater.

 

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Dog Odors Might Be a Symptom of a Medical...I just wanted to let everyone know that my "stinky dog" ended up having a skin infection from swimming in her doggy pool and being matted in her hind quarters. Her skin is "stained" with either a fungus or bacterium.

 

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Use Cornstarch to Reduce BleedingAfter seeing one great tip about cornstarch, I thought I should share mine. A year or so ago, one of my dairy goats had a scurr (an incompletely removed horn that grows back poorly) that was becoming uncomfortable and pressing on her head.

 

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Corn Starch for Dog's Hot SpotsI took my Chow Chow to the vet and he said, she had a hot spot. $102.00 later, and some spray that stung and drove her crazy, and a naked shaved spot she had for months later. I found out I could do the exact same thing with corn starch.

 

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Schedule a Heartworm Test for Your DogI always love to look at the pet pictures posted on ThriftyFun. We had to put our Westie to sleep in November and that was one of the hardest things to do. We miss her dearly.

 

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Don't Let Your Dog Chew on Corn CobsI know some bigger dogs love corn on the cob, but PLEASE don't let your dogs eat the leftover cob! It doesn't digest in their stomach and if it gets clogged, he could need surgery to get it out.

 

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Second Hand Smoke Hurts PetsI was recently emergency hospitalized when I couldn't breathe because of what began as a bad cold. Not surprisingly, after being a life long smoker, I was diagnosed with COPD/acute bronchitis.

 

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Dog Friendly Oatmeal "Raisin" CookiesKnowing that raisins can kill dogs, I created a more dog friendly oatmeal cookie. All you have to do is, substitute blueberries instead of raisins in oatmeal cookies. Use your favorite oatmeal cookie recipe without the raisin option.

 

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Watch For Blue Vomit In Pet PoisoningLast night we had a terrible scare. Our 1 1/2 year old Chihuahua, Bruiser came out of the garage with a forgotten rat bait. We thought we had thrown them all away. It didn't look like he ate it, but just carried it in to show us. We immediately called the emergency vet.

 

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Use Pig Ears in a Sock for Dog's Dental HygieneI put a piece of a pig's ear (purchased in bags at Walmart) in an old sock. Dog chews it through the sock and it keeps her teeth clean.

 

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Soak Your Dog's Feet in the BathtubI have a dog that constantly chews on her feet, causing a problem with discoloration and yeast. I was getting frustrated using the sprays on her paws from the doctor.

 

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Pumpkin for Firmer Stools In DogsMy year old Scottie has solid stool at first, then it turns to very loose (sometimes diarrhea). I was told to use 100% pumpkin (1 Tbsp. per 50 lbs), WOW it worked like magic. He loved it and this morning his stool was firm and dry.

 

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Saving Money on Pet PrescriptionsTips for Saving Money on Pet Prescriptions. Post your ideas here.

 

Mixed terrier with patchy fur.

Feed Dogs Yogurt for AllergiesMy dog Dazee has problems with allergies that cause her to chew, lose hair, and get sick. After treating her with cortisone shots, not only was it becoming expensive to visit the vet, she refused to eat the expensive foods we bought.

 

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Use Saran Wrap As An Emergency BandageThe wound was fairly clean and I thought best not to disturb the tissue until a vet could see her. I took a roll of Saran Wrap and wrapped her entire lower body, to keep it clean, and prevent the tissue from being damaged any further.

 

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Get Pet Meds Through Your PharmacyIf your pet is on medication sometimes it's cheaper to get the medication through your people pharmacy. I had a dog on phenobarbital and it was loads cheaper getting it at my local pharmacy.

 

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Buy a Year's Worth of Pet Medication from Your VetMy elderly cat is on high blood pressure and thyroid medication. She receives a partial tab of each once a day. My vet usually dispenses out 60 days worth, about 30 tabs, of each for over $60.00.

 

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Set Up A Pet Care Savings AccountI see a lot of requests for advice about sick pets from people unwilling or unable to go to the vet due to the expense. I started a savings account.

 

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Cocoa Bean Mulch Can Be Toxic to DogsPet owners should avoid use of cocoa bean mulch in landscaping around dogs with indiscriminate eating habits.

 

Dog's chest with bald spot.

Natural Remedy for Hot SpotsIt works! Steep 2 tea bags in 1/2 cup of boiling water; add 1 cup of alcohol; dissolve 2 aspirin tablets in the solution; apply to the area with a cotton ball; let dry thoroughly. Apply 2 to 3 times a day as needed.

 

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Easy Indoor Pet PenWhen my cat came home after having emergency surgery, we needed a safe place for him to recover quietly and stop him from jumping until his incision healed.

 

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Tips For Getting Water To Sick PuppiesIf you can't get your puppy to drink water, try ice cubes. I found that I can get my puppy to even lick Pedialite in ice cube form. Hope this helps!

 

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Is Your Dog "Scooting"?If your dog is dragging her bottom on the carpet, it probably means her anal glands need to be expressed.

 

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Avoid Dental Surgery For Your PetOur 12 year old Westie, Lucy had to have dental surgery this week. When we took her for her yearly shots, the vet checked her over and found she had two teeth with infection in the gums around those two teeth.

 

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Getting Pet Meds at a Regular PharmacyAlways ask the vet if the medication being prescribed is available at a regular drugstore. If so, have her write the Rx for you. Vets charge a lot more for medications than cut-rate pharmacies like Walmart or Costco.

 

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Olive Oil To Keep Pets HealthyTo keep your pet healthy, give her/him one teaspoon of olive oil daily in food. You will be amazed how it will improve their coat and their well being. My pets have not had any problems using it daily, however as a precaution, monitor potty habits.

 

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Camomile Tea for Cat Eye ProblemsSave on expensive vet bills. If you have an animal that has an eye problem, bathe the eye in camomile tea. Steep strong tea as you would if you were going to drink it.

 

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Cure Kennel Cough in 5 daysGive your dog 1 vitamin C (500 mg), 1 garlic capsule (500 mg), 1 echinacea capsule (125 mg), once a day after food. I hide each pill in a small ball of liverwurst, dogs love it. This is the mildest dosage, for dogs under 10 lbs and puppies.

 

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Ask for Discounts at the VetMany veterinarians will give a discount if you bring in more than one pet at a time, if you've adopted your pet from a shelter, and some even give senior citizen discounts! It doesn't hurt to inquire about these kinds of discounts.

 

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Generic Heart Worm PillsDoes everyone know that there are generic heartworm pills? Just ask your vet and you will be very pleased with the price difference between generic and name brand...

 

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Keeping Pets HealthyTo keep your pets healthy, always make sure they have their shots up to date, make sure there is always water and food for them, and give them baths once a week to keep them clean.

 

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Baytril Could Be Bad For CatsIf you take your cat to the vet for a "bacterial" infection, do NOT allow the vet to give Baytril (enrofloxacin) injections! It causes blindness in cats. The FDA and Bayer have not been informed of actual numbers of adverse reactions due to lack of vet/client information.

 

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Dog ConstipationI found this tip while searching for a remedy for our 10 year old Rat Terrier. He has been suffering from constipation, which I learned is a common problem with older pets. The remedy is quite simple. Half a teaspoon of canned pumpkin a day.

 

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Pre-Pay For Veterinarian Service For Your PetsI have always struggled to come up with the money for my dogs' annual visit to the vet. I decided that I would pre-pay every month and create a credit balance with the vet. This seems to be working out. I have now paid off last year's services and have a credit balance towards this year's visit.

 

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Home Remedies For Doggie DiarrheaI used to work at a vet. While there, I learned a few "home remedies" for some common pet ailments, including diarrhea.

 

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Remembering Your Pet's Heartworm MedicationMost of those will come with stickers that you can put on your calendar on the exact day that the next dose is due the following month.

 

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Pet Homemade Medicine KitI keep a spray bottle of white vinegar, and apple cider vinegar. I also keep oil, veg oil or mineral oil for their ears.

 

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