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Your Pet's Medicine Chest - Medications To Keep On-Hand
We all know that good food, a loving home and plenty of exercise will go a long way in giving your dog and cata happy and healthy life. But what about those times when some minor illness suddenly appears and it's 10 pm in the evening with no veterinarian available? (For those of you who have small children...you understand how this works). Just like humans, animals can and will occasionally getsick. Considering some of the things animals get into, it'struly amazing our dogs and cats stay as healthy as they do. There are a lot of potential dangers out in that bigwide world. Child Proofing Your Home For Your Pet Pets are just like children. They are curious explorers that love to check out what's in that overflowing garbagecan or see if they really can reach the toilet bowl for a drink before someone catches them. Here are a few guidelines to help you pet proof your home: * When you use any pesticides, herbicides, antifreeze,or household cleaning products, make sure they are storedsafely away after use. Wash away any extra waste that might have spilled immediately. * It's preferable that you don't let your cat roam theneighborhood. Some people put out rat bait and other suchpoisons in their gardens and in their garbage. Why? Well,they may have mice in the area which they want to get ridof. They may also be tired of your or someone else's catconstantly getting into their garbage or defecating in their gardens. Believe me, this is a slow, painful deathfor your pet. I learned the hard way with a much belovedcat of mine. Since then, all of my cats are indoor housecats. * Keep your garbage can lids closed tight. Animals lovesmelly garbage to explore to find what great human tidbitsmight be in there. However, that food may have some toxic cleaner spilled on it. Those yummy chicken bonesare cooked...and splinter, which could cause serious intestinal problems. You get the idea. * Be sure all electrical cords are kept covered or unpluggedwhen not in use. Although not recommended normally, if you have a small puppy or kitten, run the cords under carpets,behind cabinets or heavy furniture that they can't crawlbehind. Young pets love to chew...and wires and cords areenticing. * If you use a toilet bowl cleaner that stays in toilet toclean with each flush keep the lid down. Animals, especiallydogs, love to drink from the toilet for some bizarre reason that only they understand. The chemicals in the cleaner can poison and/or kill. Stocking The Medicine Cabinet So, what to do when your dog or cat gets sick with a minortummy ache, diarrhea, or some minor infection, including itchyskin? Stock your medicine cabinet with certain human medications that are perfectly fine to give to your petsin the proper dosage. However, you should always consult yourveterinarian if possible before administering any typeof medication, including dosage amounts of each for each ofyour animals. Keep a list handy near the cabinet for quickreference on dosages. Here are some items you should keep on hand: * Buffered Aspirin is good for lowering fever and relievingminor aches and pains in dogs. Most people prefer to usebaby aspirin. Use approximately 80 mg per every 10 poundsof weight, usually no more than twice a day. NEVER giveaspirin to a cat as it's extremely dangerous to them. Also,do not use Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen, as they are alsodangerous to pets in general. Stick with the aspirin. * Keopectate is good for soothing stomach troubles anddiarrhea in both dogs and cats. A recommended amount wouldbe 1 teaspoon for every 10 pounds of weight roughly every 4 hours. * Gravol for motion sickness if you need to travel withyour pet. Administer the tablet one hour before you leave.You should give no more than 12.5 mg to a cat or a smalldog. A medium to large dog can handle between 25 to 50 mg.Do not give this to any animal that has bladder problems orglaucoma. Again, check with your vet to be sure if it's safeand what dosage is recommended for your pet. * Pepto-Bismol, that good old pink stuff, is fine to give toyour dog if they are having tummy trouble, such as vomiting or a rolling, noisy belly. One teaspoon every 6 hours per pound of body weight should be sufficient. This is another medicinal product that should not be given to cats. * Hydrogen Peroxide and Polysporin for minor cuts and scratches. These will help clean out the wound and hopefullyprevent any infection from occurring. All in all, checking up with your vet and keeping some specific medications on hand should help you deal with any minor illnesses you may encounter with your dog andcat. http://www.ezinearticles.com/?Your-Pets-Medicine-Chest---Medications-To-Keep-On-Hand&id=44740 Vintage, antique, and refinished cabinets. Contemporary and antique DVD and Tv cabinets . An Interesting History of Cabinets "Before the advent of industrial design the cabinet maker was responsible for the conception and the production of any piece of furniture. In the last half of the 18th century , cabinet makers such as Thomas Sheraton , Thomas Chippendale and George Hepplewhite also published books of furniture forms. These books were compendiums of their designs and those of other cabinet makers. With the industrial revolution and the application of steam (through rod and belt devices) and electrical power to cabinet making tools, mass prodution techniques were gradually applied to nearly all aspects of cabinet making, and the traditional cabinet shop ceased to be the main source of furniture, domestic or commercial. In parallel to this evolution there came a growing demand by the rising middle class in most industrialised countries for finely made furniture. This eventually resulted in a growth in the total number of traditional cabinet makers. The arts and craft movement which started in the United Kingdom in the middle of the 19th century spurred a market for traditional cabinet making, and other craft goods. It rapidly spread to the United States and to all the countries in the British empire . This movement exemplified the reaction to the eclectic historicism of the Victorian era and to the 'soulless' machine-made production which was starting to become widespread. After World War II woodworking became a popular hobby among the middle classes. The more serious and skilled amateurs in this field now turn out pieces of furniture which rival the work of professional cabinet makers. Together, their work now represents but a small percentage of furniture production in any industrial country, but their numbers are vastly greater than those of their counterparts in the 18th century and before. " source: wikipwedia
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