Golden Retriever Medication

So your Golden can swallow his pills in one bite, wrap them up in a piece of lard or liver pâté. Place the cream medications directly on your finger and stick it into his snout as far down his tongue as possible. He will have no other choice but to swallow. Liquid medicine is to be introduced by the side of the animal's lips, so that he doesn't choke. When applying eye drops, stretch his eyelids a bit and place the drops or ointment in the conjunctival sack. It's always a good idea to check his temperature to make sure there are no adverse reactions. The most recommended thermometers are the digital ones. Tranquilize the standing dog, raise his tail and introduce the lubricated thermometer into his anus, deep enough and slightly upwards. A Golden Retriever's normal temperature is about 38º Celsius, and with a fever above 39º, you should go to the vet.

Many Retriever owners comment the good results they have had with homeopathic treatments. Homeopathy strengthens the curative powers the organism has and stimulates the defenses of the body to defeat the disease. These remedies have to pass immediately to the blood via the mucous membranes of their snout. Crush the tablets in between two spoons and, with your wet fingertips, apply the crushed powder directly on the tongue or in the lips. In spite of its excellent results, homeopathy also has its limitations; therefore, it would be convenient to have an expert veterinarian in both traditional medicine and homeopathic.