Sick Dog Remedies
The sooner a medical problem is detected in your dog, the more chances that dog has for a full recovery. But you can't afford to go to the vet for minor problems. There are some things you can do when your dog has certain ailments. When in doubt, however, call a vet.
Vomiting
Dogs normally vomit after eating too rich of a diet, from eating too fast or from being ill. If your dog has only vomited once or twice and otherwise acts normal, you can safely ignore it. But if the dog is vomiting several times but otherwise seems normal, you withhold all food (but not water) for 24 hours. The next day, feed boiled chicken and rice instead of the usual food. If this doesn't work, call the vet. If the dog vomits a lot and shows other symptoms such as diarrhea or looking very frightened, call the vet immediately.
Diarrhea
The treatment is similar for vomiting. If the dog only goes a few times in one day and seems fine otherwise, withhold all food for 24 hours and feed a bland diet or just some dog kibble for a day until the stool looks normal again. If the dog has other symptoms or has diarrhea every day, you should go to the vet. Only having loose stools once is normal.
Bee Sting
Get the dog into a quiet spot and try to look at the sting. If it's still there, remove it with tweezers. Then, apply a cool compress to the area of the sting, or apply it as long as the dog will allow. Call the vet to check about giving a child's dose of a human antihistamine such as brand name Benadryl, or a human cortisone cream, to ease symptoms. Don't give the medicine until you get an OK from the vet. If the dog starts vomiting or swells up at the sting site alarmingly, get to the vet.
Poisoning
If your dog has eaten poison or a large chunk of chocolate, you may need to make it vomit immediately. Call your vet or a poison control center to see whether the dog needs to vomit. You can do this by making a mixture of 1 part hydrogen peroxide and 1part water and dosing your dog with it.
Heat Exhaustion
If a dog collapses due to the heat, soak a towel and place it on the dog. If possible, move the dog to a shady place. You still should call the vet in case fluids must be intravenously administered.
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