HOME REMEDIES
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Imodium AD |
1 teaspoon for 30-50 pounds or 1 cc per 10 pounds 1/10 cc per pound Do not use if there is a possible GI obstruction. |
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Kaolin
- Pectin |
1cc per 5 pounds every 4 hours or 1/2 cc per pound. |
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Maalox
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1 cc per 10 pounds every 4 hours 1/10 cc per pound. |
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Pepto-
Bismol
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1cc per 5 pounds every 4 hours 1/10 cc per pound OK for loose stools and vomiting, but NOT if there is blood in the vomit or stool. |
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Robitussin
or Dimetapp
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1 cc per 5 pounds every 6 hours. |
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Pedialyte
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To prevent dehydration from very soft or runny stools. Use instead of water. Or, in a pinch, use Gatorade. |
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Before
you induce vomiting:
Call your vet or the Poison Information Hot line. |
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Hydrogen Peroxide
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15cc - repeat as necessary. |
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Ipecac
Syrup
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1cc per 2 to 4 pounds. |