Henry Plummer Cheatham was born into slavery in Henderson, North Carolina, on December 27, 1857. His mother was a plantationâhouse slave, and his father was rumored to be a prominent local white man.
First aid for dogs can include human triple antiobiotic cream if properly applied. Using human medicine on canines is a big don't in most cases. But not so with triple antibiotic cream.
Watch your dog for progression of symptoms, and make sure the baking soda poultice stays on for at least 20 minutes. Replace it as necessary. If a tick bit your dog, your vet may have you put a topical antibacterial ointment on the bite and bring the tick in for Lyme disease testing. Make sure the topical antibacterial ointment stays put for as long as possible. The vet may also recommend giving your dog 1 mg per dog lb of Benadryl, an antihistamine.