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Anal Sac Problems: Table Scraps/Fatty foods soften the stool, making the fluid more likely to build up. STOP GIVING YOUR PET TABLE FOOD!

Anemia: Iron and B vitamins will help this problem. Feed a small dog 2oz of liver once a day, a medium dog 3oz and a large dog 4oz.

Arthritis: For overweight pets, losing weight will help lighten the load on those achy joints. A 20 minute walk several times a day can reduce the progression of arthritis. If it's cold outside, let them sleep inside. Make sure they are provided with soft bedding to reduce discomfort. Moist heat applied for 20 minutes twice a day can be a great comfort.

Asthma: Keep pets with asthma free of excess weight; overweight animals have a harder time breathing. Use a humidifier; dry air irritates the airway. If you, the owner, smokes, stop! Keep them indoors during pollen season. For cats, use a dust-free kitty litter.

Bad Breath: Plaque is the cause of the foul odor coming from your pet's mouth. Prevent this by brushing your pets teeth and feeding them raw carrots. Take your pet to the vet for a good cleaning.

Bleeding from a Nail Trim: Press the nail in flour, then tap the powder in.

Broken Bones: Immobilize your pet while holding him still and place him on a board, car floor mat, or a folded blanket. Do not attempt to bandage or splint broken limbs as you can cause more damage. GO TO THE VET!

Burrs: Remove burrs in your pet's coat as soon as possible. Allowing their fur to get wet makes it worse, so keep them dry. Most burrs can be removed with your fingers or tweezers. For the more difficult ones, soak the area in vegetable oil to help slide them out.

Car Sickness: Most animals travel best on an empty stomach, so pick up their food 6-8 hours before travel. However, some pets prefer to have a small amount of food in their stomachs. See what works best for your animal. Other ways to reduce sickness includes letting them sit in the front seat, allowing them to look out the windows, and cracking the windows to allow fresh air to flow inside the vehicle.

Choking: Open your pet's mouth to see if you can visualize the object and remove it. If you are unsuccessful, go to the vet immediately. If your pet is not breathing and you can't find what's obstructing the air passage, try the Heimlich maneuver: Hold your pet against you and clasp your hand around his upper abdomen OR place your pet on their side, on the floor and put one of your hands on top of the other so that the bottom hand is just below the rib cage. Push or lift upward to dislodge the object.

Diarrhea: Give plenty of fluids, like Gaterade in their water will help. Don't feed for 24 hours. When feeding is restarted start small white rice and boiled skinless chicken or boiled hamburger. Offer regular diet slowly if diarhea is no longer present. IF DIARRHEA IS PRESENT CONTACT YOUR VET! YOUR PET MAY HAVE  INTESTINAL PARASITES OR SOMETHING ELSE.

Ear Mites: You can temporarily treat the ear mites by soaking a cotton ball with mineral oil and swabbing the ear canal. Then, visit with your veterinarian for treatment with Ivermectin.
Fever: A 10 minute cool bath or cool compress will help. Give plenty of water. Normal temperatures of dogs and catss are from 100.5 and 102.5 degrees. Temperture is an indicator of sometimes serious illness or infection so please CONTACT YOUR VET!

Flatulence: Well they need to pass it :) Exercise helps get it out and move it around. Dont feed your pet table food to avoid this. Also check the soy content of their food. High soy content causes excessive gas. Increase the height of their bowl also prevent them from ingesting air while eating. Giving your pet a plain yogurt decrease gas 1/4 tsp. plain yogurt for small dogs, 1 tsp. to dogs 15 to 20 pounds, and 1 Tbls. to large dogs.

Fleas: Though a preventative such as Frontline®, Revolution®, Advantage®  are the best ways to treat and prevent fleas, a diet including Brewer's Yeast and garlic prove to keep them away, as well. Flea collars, powders, and dips only work temporarily; don't consider them for long-term use or you'll find the fleas returning.

Heat: They are aroused and will will want more attention then usual so give them a little extra love during this time. Vicks® VapoRub ointment may help keep roaming males away: rub a little in the fur of the tail on females and above the nose on males. Keep the windows closed; a male cat can smell a female in heat a mile away, while a dog's range is about three miles. It's better to just spay/neuter.

Hot Spots: Dissolve 2 adult aspirins in 1 Tbls. rubbing alcohol. Steep 1 tea bag in 1 cup warm water; discard tea bag. Stir together aspirin mixture and tea; allow to cool. Shave hair around hot spot. Blot prepared mixture over spot with a cotton ball. Follow with over-the-counter cortisone spray or crème. Repeat as necessary.

Insect Bites and Stings: Remove stingers, if present. Dab a mixture of baking soda and water on the spot to help reduce discomfort. Milk of Magnesia and meat tenderizer works in the same way, as well.

Itchy Skin from Allergies: Giving a cool bath for 10 minutes will relieve the itching. You can relieve a dogs itchy feet by dipping them in a tub of cool water with two cups of Epson salt. Make sure they don't drink the water.
Kitty Litter: To keep cat litter fresh smelling, mix baby powder in with the litter.

Mange: There are three types, all are caused by parasites living inside the skin. It is high contagious so you should seek the advise of your vet for treatment. If mild, over the counter medication may relieve the problem.

Mats: Wet fur is more difficult to unmat, so keep them dry. Starting at the ends of the hairs and working inward, divide the mat in half with your fingers. Then divide the halves into quarters, the quarters into eighths and so on until all the clumps are gone. A light sprinkling of cornstarch makes stubborn mats easier to pull apart. For a particularly tough mat, clip the mat in half with scissors.

Poisoning: Call your vet immediately and have the substance your pet ingested. If your pet has gotten into pills, antifreeze, or other toxic substances (but not caustic substances) getting him to vomit will help eliminate some of the danger. If your pet has ingested something alkaline, such as cleaner or kerosene, don't induce vomiting. Give him about 3 tsp. vinegar or lemon juice diluted in an equal amount of water. If your pet has ingested something acid, maybe from chewing on a battery, give Milk of Magnesia, 1 tsp. per 5 Lbs. of pet.

Puppy Diarrhea/Dogs with Soft Stool: Plain canned pumpkin works well for puppies with diarrhea and adult dogs with soft stool. A few spoonfuls in their food will often stop it right away. The pumpkins adds fiber to the diet, therefore firming up the stools. It often works more completely and more quickly than Kaopectate® if your pet isn't ill from something else.

Seizures: Dogs don't swallow their tongues, so don't put your hand in their mouth. Move furniture out of the way and try to keep the area as dark as possible. Gentle talking and stroking may help to shorten the length of the seizure. If the seizure lasts more than 10 minutes, take your pet to the vet immediately. If this is the first time your pet is having a seizure, take him to the vet for assessment.

Severe Bleeding: Place gauze over the wound and apply direct pressure using your hands for 5 minutes, recheck, and continue applying pressure until bleeding stops or you've reached the vet. Do not use a tourniquet, as they are dangerous. Cold packs over oozing wounds can help reduce swelling and bleeding. Take your pet to the vet immediately.

Skunk Spray: If your pet's eyes are watering, use an eye wash to flush out any irritating spray. Shampoo with a mixture of 1 quart 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, 1/4 cup baking soda, and 1 Tbls. liquid dish soap. Follow with a washing of regular pet shampoo.

Urinary Infections: Give Cranberry, Orange, or other citrus juices to in the acidity of the urine and decreasing the amount of bacteria. To prevent reoccurence give a chewable vitamin C tablet once a day.

Pet Urine on Carpet: Blot up with paper towels., then blot with a clean towel and warm soapy water. Afterwards; rinse with clean water; blot until dry. Combine 1/3 cup white vinegar with 2/3 cup water and dab it on stain; rinse with clean water; blot dry. Once the area is totally dry Apply baking soda or rug deodorizer after 24 hours, let stand then vacuum.

Vomiting: Provide water but DON'T feed your pet for 24 hours. Then gradually give mild food. If vomiting continues after 24 hours or if there seems to be bloating, CONTACT YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY.