Normal Heart Rate: Adult 90-140 BPM Puppy 120-160 BPM
Normal Respiratory: Resting 10-35 Breaths per minute, Panting 200 per minute
Capillary refill (time it takes the gums to return to pink after pressed): 1-2 seconds
Recommended Vaccination Schedule
Neopar 5,8,10 weeks old
Neovac DA2 6,8,10 weeks
Nobivac Intra Trac 7 weeks
Or
Neopar 5 weeks
5 or 6 way at 7.5 weeks
Always give vaccinations at least 24 hours before going home, in case of a reaction
Recommended De-Worming Schedule
Pyrantel 2,4,6 weeks old (1-2 doses)
Albendazole or Fenbendazole mid-week 7th week (3 doses)
Praziquantel 6&9 weeks old (1 dose)
If exposed to Giardia/Cocci in the environment
Start Oregano Oil at 3 weeks old
Give All Gone/Toltrazuril 3,5,7 weeks old (5 doses) All Gone can be combined with others Toltrazuril can not!
Up Albendazole or Fenbendazole to 7 days instead of 3
SAFE FOR PREGNANT OR NURSING DOGS
Pyrantel
Fenbendazole
Beta-lactam (Penicillin, Amoxicillin, Amipicillin, Clavulanic, Cephalosporins) -Safest
Lincosamides (Erythromycin, clindamycin, lincomycin)
Macrolides -low risk
Oregano Oil
NOT SAFE FOR PREGNANT OR NURSING DOGS
Asprin
Toltrazuril
Nitrofurantoin
Streptomycin
Tetracyclines (Doxycycline, oxytetracycline)
Sulphonamides (All Gone, Albon) Safe to mix Amox, Metro, Fenben, Pyrantel NOT Antacids
Metronidazole
Aminoglycosides
Ampicillin
Fluoroquinolones
Poisening
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 3% ~ DOSAGE: 1 ml per lb by mouth every 15 minutes ~ COMMON USE: Induces vomiting after ingestion of poison
Activated Charcoal
POISONOUS TO DOGS
Macadamia Nuts
Chocolate
Xyitol
Grapes/Raisins
Avacado
Coffee
Yeast Dough
Azalea
Chives
Many Mushrooms
Antifreeze
Onions
Most common human medications and supplements that are potentially poisonous to DOGS, and the damage they can cause:
Allergic reactions can occur and depend on the type of antibiotic taken, as well as its dosage. Most of the time, the symptoms of allergic reactions occur within 24 hours, but they often last for a few hours after treatment is sought. The common reactions include breathing difficulty, painful rashes, itchiness, coughing, nausea, inability to eat, and swelling. In severe cases of allergic reactions, dogs can experience anaphylactic shock, which requires immediate medical attention.
EPINEPHRINE is usually administered intramuscular/subcutaneously
Anti-Parasitics
Oil of Oregano (Giardia, Staph, Lyme, yeast overgrowth, E coli, ring worm, valley fever, cancer, ear infection, fungal) antibiotic/antibacterial/antioxidant/antiparasitic
Safe for pregnant/nursing, however, some mamas will not clean pups' bottoms anymore after pups are started on it.
1 drop (diluted with 4-8 drops olive or coconut oil) 2-3 times daily can be given in food, via dropper, or in water. Can be continued for long periods. I have found starting at 3 weeks old and continuing until pups leave prevents Giardia/cocci in high-risk areas.
At first dog/puppy will not like it, but after a few doses, they come to like it, so be mindful if you put it in food/water that they are not going without food for the first bit.
I found giving a drop or two of Dyne before putting the oil in a young pups mouth helps avoid gagging.
Pyrantel 250 mg/ml 1 ML per 10 LB - Safe for pregnant/nursing (Pin worms, round worm, hookworm)
Orally once daily for 1-2 days, repeat in 2 weeks until 16 weeks old, then every 6 months or as exposed for adults
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1 lb |
11 lb |
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2 lb |
0.2 |
12 lb |
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3 lb |
13 lb |
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4 lb |
0.4 |
14 lb |
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5 lb |
15 lb |
1.5 CC/ML |
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6 lb |
0.6 CC/ML |
16 lb |
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7 lb |
17 lb |
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8 lb |
0.8 |
18 lb |
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9 lb |
19 lb |
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10 lb |
1 ML |
20 lb |
2.0 ML |
Praziquantel (Tapeworms, flatworms, liver fluke)
Repeat every 15 days
68 mg 16-30 lbs
51 mg 11-15 lbs
34 mg 6-10 lbs
17 mg under 5 lbs
Fenbendazole 100 mg/ml 1 ML per 5 LB - Safe for pregnant/nursing (Ascarids, hookworms, whipworms)
Deworming = Orally once daily for 3 days - repeat in 2 weeks until 16 weeks. Every 6 months or as exposed for adults
Giardia = Orally once daily for 5 day,s repeat in 2 weeks
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1 lb |
.23 |
11 lb |
2.50 CC/ML |
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2 lb |
.45 |
12 lb |
2.73 |
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3 lb |
.68 |
13 lb |
2.95 |
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4 lb |
.91 |
14 lb |
3.18 |
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5 lb |
1.14 |
15 lb |
3.41 |
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6 lb |
1.36 CC/ML |
16 lb |
3.64 |
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7 lb |
1.59 |
17 lb |
3.86 |
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8 lb |
1.82 |
18 lb |
4.09 |
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9 lb |
2.05 |
19 lb |
4.32 |
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10 lb |
2.27 |
20 lb |
4.55 |
Toltrazuril/Baycox 50 mg/ml (Not for Pregnant or Nursing, Do not mix with Antacids)
Orally once daily for 2-3 days for Cocci
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1 lb |
.18 |
11 lb |
2 CC/ML |
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2 lb |
.36 |
12 lb |
2.18 |
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3 lb |
.55 |
13 lb |
2.36 |
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4 lb |
.73 |
14 lb |
2.55 |
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5 lb |
.91 |
15 lb |
2.73 |
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6 lb |
1.09 CC/ML |
16 lb |
2.91 |
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7 lb |
1.27 |
17 lb |
3.09 |
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8 lb |
1.45 |
18 lb |
3.27 |
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9 lb |
1.64 |
19 lb |
3.45 |
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10 lb |
1.82 |
20 lb |
3.64 |
Praziquantel 50 mg/ml Dosage at 2.3mg can go up to 4.5 (Not for Pregnant or Nursing)
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1 lb |
.0.05 |
15 lb |
0.69 |
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2 lb |
.0.09 |
20 lb |
0.92 |
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3 lb |
.14ML |
25 lb |
1.15 |
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4 lb |
.0.18 |
30 lb |
1.38 |
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5 lb |
.0.23 |
40 lb |
1.84 |
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6 lb |
0.28 CC/ML |
50 lb |
2.30 |
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7 lb |
0.32 |
60 lb |
2.76 |
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8 lb |
0.37 |
80 lb |
3.68 |
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9 lb |
0.41 |
100 lb |
4.60 |
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10 lb |
0.46 |
150 lb |
6.90 |
Albon/All Gone Sulfadimethoxine Not for Pregnant or Nursing (Pneumonia, Kennel Cough, Giardia)
Initial Dosage 25 mg/Lb - Subsequent Dosage 12.5mg/Lb
Orally once daily for 3-5 days (Till asymptomatic for at least 48 hours) can be given up to 25 days
At 25 mg/Lb
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1 lb |
11 lb |
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2 lb |
1 ML |
12 lb |
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3 lb |
1.50 ML |
13 lb |
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4 lb |
14 lb |
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5 lb |
15 lb |
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6 lb |
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16 lb |
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7 lb |
17 lb |
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8 lb |
18 lb |
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9 lb |
19 lb |
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10 lb |
5 ML |
20 lb |
At 12.5 mg/Lb
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1 lb |
11 lb |
CC/ML |
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2 lb |
.50 |
12 lb |
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3 lb |
.75 ML |
13 lb |
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4 lb |
14 lb |
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5 lb |
15 lb |
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6 lb |
CC/ML |
16 lb |
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7 lb |
17 lb |
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8 lb |
18 lb |
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9 lb |
19 lb |
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10 lb |
2.50 ML |
20 lb |
Ivermectin 0.2 mg/kg 10-14 days for heartworm, 0.15 mg/lb skin mites, 0.1 mg/lb for parasites (Heartworm, mites, mange, scabies, ear mites, hookworms, roundworms). Do not mix with Ketoconazole, erythromycin, or flea treatments. Dogs with MDR1 mutation should not take!!
ANTIBIOTICS
Amoxicillin Antibiotic, Antibacterial
10mg for every pound of body weight every 8 to 12 hours (skin, respiratory, urinary, uterus infections use caution mixing with antimicrobials, methotrexate, probenecid, or warfarin)
5-10 mg per lb every 12 hrs
250 MG capsule mix powder with 10 ML water
Give 1 ML (60MG/ML) every 12 hours for a 10 lb dog
Give 1 drop daily for suckling pups to treat Eye or Staph infection
Metronidazole Antibiotic, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, safe with other antibiotics
NOT for pregnancy or given within 48 hours of vaccinations, with flea medications or chemo
Treatment of Protozoal (Giardia), or Anaerobic bacteria, Inflammatory Bowel IBD, Chronic Diarrhea, Periodontal, Tetanus, E coli, Bacterial overgrowth, Liver disease
250 mg tablet
Give ½ tablet once daily for adults 5-15 Lb
Give ¼ tablet once daily puppy 2-5 Lb
Doxycycline Antibiotic,
Treats arthritis, degenerative joint disease, heartworm, periodontal, chest infections, herpes, lepto, fungal, kennel cough, toxoplasma, lyme disease, parvo
Do not give with antacids, kaolin, or pectin, iron, penicillin derivatives, or phenobarbital
100 mg tablet
2-5 mg/lb or 5-10 mg/kg every 12-24 hours
Cephalexin
250 mg tablet of cephalexin is 10mg to 15mg per every pound of body weight for every 8 to 12 hours
Excede (Cetiofur) Uterine infections
ALLERGY/ANXIETY
Benadryl
Dosage 1 mg. per lb every 8 hrs
½ pink tablet for pup vaccine reaction
Dramamine: Up to 50 mg every 8 hrs
For Original, Chewables & Children's Dramamine formula (which contains Dimenhydrinate) recommended dosage is 2.0 - 3.5 mg per lb of body weight, given up to three times per day.
The All-Day Less Drowsy Dramamine formula, which contains Meclizine, is not weight-dependent. Recommended dosage is 25mg given ONCE per day.
Tagamet: 3mg - 5mg per pound of body weight given every six to eight hours.
Zantac: 0.25 - 1.0 mg per pound of body weight given every eight to twelve hours.
Prilosec: 0.25 - 0.5 mg per pound of body weight, given once per day.
EPINEPHRINE is usually administered intramuscular/subcutaneously for stings, bites, or meds
Melatonin
Claritin: 0.12 mg - 0.22 mg per lb of body weight, given once a day. DO NOT give Claritin-D
Zyrtec: 0.5mg per pound of body weight, given once per day.
STOMACH-INTESTINES
Pepcid AC: 0.25 mg - 0.5mg (max) per pound of body weight, given either once or twice per day (at 12 hour interval). Antacid, ulcer, or GI issues
Pepto-Bismol: 1 tsp per 10 lbs every 6 to 8 hours. Relieves vomiting or stomach gas, diarrhea
Miralax: 1tsp per 50lbs of body weight, once per day.
DIA-GEL LIQUID: 1 to 4 mg depending on weight
IMODIOUM (LOPERAMIDE): 1 mg pill per 20 lbs 2-3 times per day (no more than 2 days) for diarrhea
KAOPECTATE: 1 ml per lb every 2 hrs for diarrhea
MINERAL OIL: Up to 4 tablespoons daily. Used to eliminate constipation
PAIN
Aspirin Not for pregnant or nursing dogs
5.0 mg - 10.0 mg max per lb of body weight, given twice per day.
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1 lb |
5mg |
11 lb |
55 |
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2 lb |
10 |
12 lb |
60 |
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3 lb |
15 |
13 lb |
65 |
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4 lb |
20 |
14 lb |
70 |
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5 lb |
25mg |
15 lb |
75mg |
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6 lb |
30 |
16 lb |
80 |
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7 lb |
35 |
17 lb |
85 |
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8 lb |
40 |
18 lb |
90 |
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9 lb |
45 |
19 lb |
95 |
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10 lb |
50mg |
20 lb |
100mg |
Novox (Carprofen) Non steroidal Anti Inflammatory. Not established safety for pregnancy. Can be given when nursing.2mg/lb daily or 1mg/lb twice daily
25 mg tablet = half pill twice daily for a 10 lb dog
Gabapentin 5-10mg/kg oral pain relief
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https://www.thedogplace.org/health/medication-conversion-pets_penn-126.asp