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MOTM May 2006, TPOTM Nov 2007
Dawn and the Cutiecavies
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Sept 13, 2007 20:36:35 GMT
This list shows the items all piggy owners should have to hand at all times, in case of emergency.
Charcoal tablets - Poisoning. Liquid paraffin - Poisoning, constipation and bloat. Gripe water - Bloat Aloe Vera gel - Skin problems. Gentian violet - Mouth sores Lavender essential oil - Antiseptic. Calms behaviour. Aspirin - Stroke. Brolene eye drops and ointment - Eye problems. Dioralyte - Diarrhea Cystoprin or any sodium citrate based human cystitis powders - Cystitis. Hydrogen peroxide, (up to 9 %) - Flushing out abscesses. Arnica tablets - Shock Diocalm or Immodium - Anti diarrhea medicine. Tea tree oil ear drops - Ear mites. Eurax - Anti itch cream Sudacreme - For small skin lesions Metatone - Builds up appetite after illness Critical Care/Recovery Formula - For pigs who cannot eat normal food, after illness etc. Sudafed Decongestant - For congested breathing Daktarin Oral Gel - Sooths sore mouths/throats Vital eyes - Sore eyes Vicks Vapour rub - Congested nose and snuffles Rescue Remedy - Calms piggies down if they get stressed
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Post by Niki on Sept 13, 2007 23:04:22 GMT
Thanks for this Dawn, it's really useful. Now i need to go shopping to top my first aid kit up ;D
Niki x
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