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Solution for an IV

I am looking to be able to make my own solution for giving an IV to my cats when they become dehydrated. Can anyone help?

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RE: What is Wrong with my German Shepherd? by Patty

It sounds to me like he might have some allergies.  Food allergies are the easiest to find.  I would try him on some food that doesn't have corn in it.    You might also check him for fleas.  Some dogs...

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RE: What to use to clean out a dogs ears is vinegar or peroxide ok? by Patty

I would not use any of the above.  You can use baby oil or mineral oil to clean out ears.

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RE: How to retrain my 1 year old puppy.??? by Patty

I suggest that you go back to square 1 and start training her again as if she is a puppy.  There is no way of knowing why she reverted, but this is the best way of retraining her.  Good luck!

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RE: How to retrain my 1 year old puppy.??? by Patty

Sorry! also meant to say, have her checked for a uri.

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RE: Tick bite by Patty

If you have some rubbing alcohol, just put some on the tick and it will kill it and drop off.  If you don't have any, just take som tweezers and grab the tick as close to the skin as you can, trying to...

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RE: How to stop a dog from biting by Patty

First, is this a grown dog or a puppy?  If it is a puppy and it bites, you need to say "no" very loudly and turn around and leave the room.  He will soon learn that you will not let him bite.  If it is...

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RE: I am a foster mom for kittens and just received an ... by Patty

Sadly, some kittens born with no tail do have these problems.  I recommend taking him to the vet and getting an x-ray taken.  They will be able to tell you more from this.

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RE: Feeding new born pups by Patty

If these are newly born, then they need to be either drinking from their mom, or if she isn't available, then they need to be on milk replacement.  You can buy it in Walmart or a pet store.

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RE: Can a dog's stomach flip from too much stomach gas from eating garbage by...

Not normally.  If a dog bloats, it is usually caused by them gulping air into their stomach.  It can happen in any number of ways.

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RE: DOgs Sense Mood Change by Patty

Yes, dogs and some cats also, do sense your mood.  Not sure how they do it, other than they are deeply intune with their master.

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RE: How to run a stud service for dogs by Patty

I'm not sure what breed of dog you are wanting to use as a stud, but most breeders will want him tested for any genetic problems and have hips/knee's OFA'd.  Also, he probably will have to have some...

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RE: How do you tell if your cats pregnant? by Patty

About 3 weeks after they have mated, you can check her nipples and if they are bubble gum pink, then she is pregnant.

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RE: How old are male dogs when they stop breeding by Patty

Male dogs can breed up to their death! That isn't to say that they will be fertile, but the urge never leaves them.

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RE: Dog gives birth by Patty

puppies should start looking for the nipple a few minutes after birth.  You need to weigh them each day to make sure that they are gaining and that the bigger ones don't keep the little runt away from...

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RE: My pittbull had an upset stomach for 2 days. Now she won't eat. Any...

You need to get her to the vet.  She might be bloating!

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RE: Cats.is it unusual for a cat to find its way back home from 12 miles...

No, it is not unusual.  It is also not unusual for them to find their way back months later.  I had a cat come back home after being lost for 9 months!

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RE: Cats Living Together by Patty

Sometimes it can take months before cats learn to live together.  Your best bet is to keep them separated for now and everyone once in a while let them out together as long as you are there to...

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RE: Cats spraying by Patty

Cats can spray for various reasons.  Has something changed in your house? New cat, dog, new people etc?Neutered pets usually don't spray, but some do.  There are feliway sprays available that sometimes...

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RE: Stray cat microchipped??? by Patty

You can take it to a vet or to an animal shelter.  Either of them will have a scanner and will be able to tell you if it is chipped or not.

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