Cedar Ridge Beagles
c/o Toni Perdew
crbeagles@gmail.com
(the best method to reach me is via e-mail)
Bedford, Iowa
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here for additional contact information.
Our premises are monitored via video
surveillance for your puppy's safety!
Toni Perdew
3005 Lexington CT
Bedford, IA 50833
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This page is
in infancy stages...check back to see progress!
Liability Disclaimer:
I am not a veterinarian, and do not wish
for you to use this information to diagnose a problem. Instead, it is
offered as "food for thought" for responsible and educated dog owners.
The table below shows some ways we've heard
and/or found that can save a lot of money for common and somewhat common dog
ailments.
Situation
Dogs Only |
Average Veterinary Charges |
Money-Saver |
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Note that veterinary charges vary
according to location. For example, a vet in Pasadena,
CA will charge many, many times more for a
procedure than a veterinarian in Podunk, Iowa.
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Deworming
(not including tapeworms) |
$18 |
$Pennies
Instead of Strongid/Nemex, purchase Pyrantel
Pamoate online. Calculate dose according to strength:
I've seen 2.5 to 5 mg per pound |
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Heartworm Prevention |
$10/month |
$Pennies
Click here to learn
more... |
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Demodectic Mange |
Possibly
several hundred dollars |
$25
Click here to learn
more... |
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Sarcoptic Mange |
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More info coming... |
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Stomach Ache/Vomiting |
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Pepto Bismol, 1 tsp
every 6 hours per 5 lbs. |
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Diarrhea |
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Kaopectate, 1 mL per lb every 2 hours. |
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Giardia |
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$A
Few Dollars
Click here to learn more... |
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Allergies, itching |
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Benadryl, 1/2 mg per lb every 8 hours |
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Constipation |
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Mineral oil, up to 1 Tbsp daily |
This info, below, is found in many pet
publications. I don't know the author, as it seems to be public knowledge.
So, I can't quote a source. Click a thumbnail to read about symptoms,
medications, and dosages.
Medicines veterinarians use to treat
animals: http://www.drugs.com/vet/
Is My Dog Sick?
More ideas coming as I have time to enter
them on this page!
Liability Disclaimer:
I am not a veterinarian, and do not wish for you
to use this information to diagnose a problem. Instead, it is offered as
"food for thought" for responsible and educated/experienced dog owners.
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