Health Advice From Years Ago

[~Anne~]

I was sorting through some old books that had come from my mother and came across a book that was published in the USA and The Netherlands many years ago (I can't find a publication date in it but I suspect it is from the 50 or 60's perhaps??). In it, I cam across this gem for treating a Pug with diarrohoea. Coffee and ice? What tha?

I hope the pic is clear enough to be read.

[iggy mum]

Interesting! But what is Kaopectate and Karo syrup?

[~Anne~]

It seems Karo syrup is a sweetner and kaopectate is a medical product for diarrhoea. I had not really known of either though before reading it in this book.

[poodlemum]

Some of the old remedies really do work! I have a Poodle book from the 50s which recommends a small amount of plain yoghurt for puppies with diarrhea and it works a treat.

[mita]

It seems Karo syrup is a sweetner and kaopectate is a medical product for diarrhoea. I had not really known of either though before reading it in this book.

Bis Pectin is a great old & still current human treatment for diarrhoea. From the chemist. I wonder if it's similar? Ingredients are:

Each 15mL contains Codeine Phosphate 8.1mg, Light Kaolin 1.9g, Dried Aluminium Hydroxide 375mg, Pectin 120mg)

I agree with poodlemum, about the old remedies. They worked when people had to use things close to hand.

It's interesting to go back & look at them.

Edited April 30, 2010 by mita

[Hairy Maclary]

Some of the old remedies really do work! I have a Poodle book from the 50s which recommends a small amount of plain yoghurt for puppies with diarrhea and it works a treat.

I have used natural yoghurt too, works for cats also.

[~Anne~]

Yes, I'd give a dog yoghurt but I wouldn't be giving them tinned tomatoes or coffee though. Or restricting their fluid intake by only allowing them to lick ice.