Best Pet Vitamins

Does your pet have a fever?  Do you know what to do if your pet has one?  If not, here are a few guidlines:

FEVER

SIGNS
Your pet has a decreased appetite and lower energy. His ears are
hot to the touch and he pants excessively in the house.

CAUSES
A fever is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Having
a high temperature makes it more difficult for bugs to grow in the
body. The problem with a fever in pets is that they will often
stop drinking; dehydration then becomes the primary concern.
A normal dog’s temperature is 101 F (38.0 C), a normal cat’s
temperature is 102 F (38.5 C). Taking your pet’s temperature
involves placing a thermometer in their rectum. If your pet has
a temperature of 103.5 F (39.5 C) or more, they have a fever.

Your pet usually will have a fever in response to something going
on in their body. The most common cause, I find, is bite wounds.
Search your dog or cat well for punctures. If you find some,
treat as directed in Abscesses And Bites.

SOLUTIONS

KEEP THEM HYDRATED. Offer plenty of fresh water in different
spots around the house. If your pet refuses to drink, use an
eyedropper or turkey baster to squirt water into the side of its
mouth. Minerals become depleted when your pet is dehydrated;
for an added boost, add Pedialyte, an electrolyte solution a
vailable from the pharmacy. Some pets prefer chicken or beef
broth, or tuna juice; give them whatever works.

CALL YOUR VETERINARIAN. If a fever persists for more than 24
hours, and your pet is not drinking, then call your vet.

COOL COMPRESS. If your pet will tolerate it, apply a cold cloth
to her belly. The exposed skin will result in some fairly rapid
cooling, making her feel a little better.

HERBAL:

ECHINACEA, MYRRH and SAGE. These are all excellent antimicrobial
herbs. You can give a combined herbal formula of 1 drop per pound
twice daily of the tincture. Another option is to use commercially
prepared products such as Echinamide.

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P.S. It just so happens that it’s MUCH easier
to PREVENT the diseases, such as the Flu in the
first place.

The KEY to prevention is through nutrition,
and specific supplements.

If you could give your dog a supplement
which could possibly PREVENT disease,
would you?

For me…Yes

In fact while I am dealing with my son’s
Swine Flu, I wish I could give him something
similar.

Get your dose of Dog Disease Prevention here:

Dog Supplement and Vitamins