Puppies arriving to pet stores face many challenges as they adapt to their new surroundings. Reducing shipping stress and increasing resistance to infection are key issues that ultimately affect profitability.

In addition Lambert Animal Health Care recommends the administration of nebulization therapy to each new shipment of puppies arriving to your store.  Nebulization therapy is the first line of defense against disease and stress.

Improper hydration of the airways in a puppy can be caused by electrolyte imbalance change in diet shipping stress or exhaustion.  Furthermore abnormal mucus production causes retention of secretions. This provides the perfect breeding ground for infectious agents to take hold.  Normal coughing is the most important defense against retained secretions. However membrane dehydration due to lack of ventilation and shipping can prevent normal secretion removal.

Nebulizers are used to administer fluids directly to the respiratory system by producing an aerosol – a suspension of fine vaporized liquid droplets.  Nebulizers have the capability of delivering medications and moisture completely to the tracheobronchial tree. Within the veterinary community there has been a renewed interest in the nebulization of antibiotic solutions. Contrary to other treatment options higher concentrations in respiratory secretions can be achieved with aerosol therapy. With the use of this localized delivery system effective antimicrobials can have a direct effect on surface organisms such as B. bronchiseptica (a contributing factor in kennel cough).  A formula of distilled water DMSO and Gentocin Rx administered for 1-2 hours 2 times per day is recommended for treatment.  For specific dosages and prescription medication information please call us at 1-800-344-6337.

Tea tree and eucalyptus oils have shown great results in general use to re-hydrate airways as well as a preventative against infection.  When incorporating tea tree or eucalyptus oil into a nebulizer treatment dilute the oil with distilled water and administer for 10 minutes. These products possess anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties in an all-natural drug-free application. Lambert Animal Health Care stocks these ingredients for your convenience.

Nebulizer Model 3000 - $70.95
A nebulizer is a portable durable precision veterinary medical instrument that generates drug aerosols with immediate delivery without stress or danger of overdose. Successfully administer antibiotics antihistamines bronchial dilators mucokenetic agents antimicrobial agents in a 1 to 4 micron size to penetrate the respiratory tree beyond the nose throat and bronchi down into the lower aorti of the lower lung producing greater results.

Tea Tree Oil 1 oz Dropper - $ 7.35

From the Australian Tea Tree comes this pure and natural oil used by many topically as fungicide antiseptic and germicide.

Eucalyptus Oil 2 oz. - $11.95

Antiseptic. Can be used with nebulizers. Known to be a bronchial-dilator. Possible uses: arthritis bronchitis catarrh cold sores colds coughing fever flu poor circulation and sinusitis.