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The Papillon is an easy dog to keep looking good.
In fact, on their own, they are irresistible. Here are some tips for the
following concerns that Papillon owners have:
Yellow in Hair:
- Mix together a paste of hydrogen peroxide
and baking soda. It will make a thick paste which dries out quickly. I
just keep adding amounts of the peroxide to keep it moist. Work it into
the coat, let it sit 15- 20 minutes. Brush out the now powdery
substance. Wash with a whitening shampoo and your dog will glow white.
Watery Eyes:
Papillon eyes water and the coat will stain. Here is a list of ideas I have
accumulated over the years.
- Some Papillon owners claim that changing
the diet has gone a long way in reducing the watery eyes of their
youngsters.
- Using filtered water also is an aid.
- Adding a teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar
can reduce the watery eyes.
- In the baking section of groceries, you
will find canned buttermilk powder. Dressing their food with some of
this will change the acidic level of their tears. This is a favorite way
to reduce watery eyes. Adding plain yogurt is one more way to change the
pH and reduce the tearing.
- Eye Envy
- Angel eyes: I don't use this because it
has Tylosin in it and would rather feed the harmless buttermilk.
- Tylosin Phosphate from Nature's Farmacy.
It is marked as for respiratory treatment for poultry . Helps with
loose stools too.
- Vaseline: Wipe the creases
out and apply it,then the next day, you wipe away the old Vaseline and
you will be surprised at how much of the discoloration comes away with
the tissue. Then put on a fresh coat of Vaseline - within a short time,
there are no stains and the Vaseline is now protecting the skin/hair so
the tears cannot produce stains. But if you stop, the stains will come
back and you do need to do it daily.
- Pure Lanolin---you have to
order it from a pharmacy. It is thick, white and lasts. Lanolin is the
closes product to the natural oil in the skin. I like it on dry lips in
winter, it fixes dry heels (be sure to put on socks!) overnight. It is
not expensive
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Corn Starch – a dab near the
eye so any drainage solidifies and wipe it off each day.
It will stop the streaks and is cheap. I find stress,
hormones, genetics etc all can play a part in causing
the tearing. Teething is also a big factor that can
change after it is done.
Teeth Cleaning:
- Have regular dental work done
- Brush your dog's teeth.
- Feeding a RAW chicken bone goes a long
way in preventing tooth decay. Wings or necks are best choices for
Papillons.
Coat Condition:
- Diet and genetics are 2 of the shaping
factors on coat length. Age also is very important. The fluffy furrballs
at 3 months of age turn into almost naked dogs by 4 months of age, but
as a dog matures, their coat lengthens with each passing year.
Ear Infections
in dogs (Labradors and Papillons):
When my dogs developed red ear canals, I
would use the "blue stuff" on them. It really did clear up external ear
canal issues. Here is the recipe:
4
teaspoons of glycerin
1 16 oz bottle of plain rubbing alcohol
4 Tablespoons of Boric Acid Powder
16 drops of Gentian Violet- have your
druggist order it for you
Mix to form a suspension. You will have to
really shake the powder to dissolve it. Shake before every application.
Ues an eye dropper or syringe to pour in ear canal. Hold the ear closed
and massage it around at the base to help it to get into the ear. Fill
ear a second time. Hold a towel over the ear area of the head, let
the dog shake it out. Avoid getting it on you because the gentian
violet can dye some fabrics a light blue.
If the dog winces or yelps when the solution is dribbled into the ear
well or when rubbing that the infection or mites are too deep for the
lay person to effectively treat, so that is your sign you get to go to
the Vet for evaluation and treatment.
The alcohol dries the ear out
The boric acid powder soothes the inflamed
tissue
The gentian violet is a mild anti-yeast,
anti-bacteria solution
Another way to treat is by using Zymox. It is a natural product that
you can get with our without hydrocorisone. Get without if your female
is pregnant. You do not need a prescription and it can be found on
Amazon.
Things
NOT to do.
Do not EVER put any product into an ear that might be
perforated.
DO NOT switch around different ear meds without killing off
the infection. If you use one ear med and the infection
returns, do a culture and sensitivity and know exactly what
you're fighting and what you need to kill it.
Do NOT ever put hydrogen
pyroxide in the ear. It leaves a powdery residue that
"stuff" just loves to grow in.
Do NOT use Qtips in the dog's
ear
There is a
great article by Helen L. McKinnon in www.ItsForThe
Animals.com entitled Blue Power Ear Treatment from “It’s
For The Animals! Natural Care & Resources by Helen L.
McKinnon. Copyrighted 1995-2005. For those who would like
more detail.
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This is from the Merck
Veterinary web site:
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Hydrogen
Peroxide 3% |
To induce
vomiting after
accidental ingestion
of a poison. |
1 Tbls. per
10 Lbs. |
Up to 3
times, 10 minute
intervals, until
vomiting occurs |
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