Streptococcus in the news. Streptococcus suis, a species of Streptococci found in pigs, has recently caused a rash of human infections in China. Human-to-human contact does not seem to be the bacteria's mode of transport, rather, Streptococcus suis is contracted by contact with or the consumption of infected pigs.
Giving your dog iron supplement pills, made for human consumption, isnât the way to go. We give our youngest dog this canine-formulated iron supplement after it was confirmed that she was mildly deficient. Weâve since improved her diet. Finding out the underlying reasons for low iron levels is extremely important.
Anbesol: Can be used up to twice a day on your dog for mouth pain. Do not use for more than two days without contacting your vet! Benadryl: Give one milligram per pound â a 50 pound dog can get 50 milligrams of Benadryl every six to eight hours for allergies. Calamine lotion: Paint on itchy/sore areas for relief. Cortaid/hydrocortisone cream: Apply up to twice per day to itchy areas. Dramamine: Give two milligrams per pound â a 50 pound dog can get 100 milligrams of Dramamine for carsickness. Do not give more than three times per day.