I'd like to use this for my dog who is recovering from pneumonia. Can you use this device with just water and not have to put in medication?
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I use a Vicks waterless vaporizer for my kittys' respiratory problems. I put kitty in a crate with the little vaporizer w/medicated pads and cover crate with a towel. The pads are eucalyptus and within minutes the crate and surrounding area is scented with a soothing, medicated aroma. All of the kittys needing this therapy almost immediately fell asleep and rested calmly. I like the waterless vaporizer because it is essentially accident proof. I hope your dog recovers completely. This is the link to waterless vaporizer: Vicks Waterless Vaporizer I use a Vicks waterless vaporizer for my kittys' respiratory problems. I put kitty in a crate with the little vaporizer w/medicated pads and cover crate with a towel. The pads are eucalyptus and within minutes the crate and surrounding area is scented with a soothing, medicated aroma. All of the kittys needing this therapy almost immediately fell asleep and rested calmly. I like the waterless vaporizer because it is essentially accident proof. I hope your dog recovers completely. This is the link to waterless vaporizer: Vicks Waterless... » Read More I use a Vicks waterless vaporizer for my kittys' respiratory problems. I put kitty in a crate with the little vaporizer w/medicated pads and cover crate with a towel. The pads are eucalyptus and within minutes the crate and surrounding area is scented with a soothing, medicated aroma. All of the kittys needing this therapy almost immediately fell asleep and rested calmly. I like the waterless vaporizer because it is essentially accident proof. I hope your dog recovers completely. This is the link to waterless vaporizer: Vicks Waterless Vaporizer « Show Less
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Yes it works with just water. Simply add water to the medication cup instead of medicine. My dad uses it this way and it works great.
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Yes - you can use it with water only distilled water though not to mess up the machine. I sure hope you pup gets better soon!
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I use a Vicks waterless vaporizer for my kittys' respiratory problems. I put kitty in a crate with the little vaporizer w/medicated pads and cover crate with a towel. The pads are eucalyptus and within minutes the crate and surrounding area is scented with a soothing, medicated aroma. All of the kittys needing this therapy almost immediately fell asleep and rested calmly. I like the waterless vaporizer because it is essentially accident proof. I hope your dog recovers completely. This is the link to waterless vaporizer: http://www.amazon.com/Vicks-V1900BX-Waterless-Vaporizer/dp/B001FWXKM2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415203225&sr=8-1&keywords=vicks+waterless+vaporizer
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I am using it for me with Vicks.i lose my voice alot so I wanted this to be a form of therapy.
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Sorry but I can't help you. I bought this for my dog to use after surgery and did not have to use it. He has now passed so it was a wasted purchase.
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I've used the Katadyn Hiker Pro and I was quite pleased with it's performance. Haven't used the other one so honestly cannot compare. We took ours on a camping trip into the mountains and I used it on a stream near our campsite and I did not get sick at all. If you like the peace of mind, no harm in using the tablets. But also putting the filtered water in clear bottles and letting them sit in sunlight for a couple of hours will provide extra protection as the UV will kill anything that may have gotten through the filter.
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You would need a pump. Do not know if water would be sterile though. You should write the manufacturer.
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You have to be near your pet. You could use it from a distance but it won't be as effective.
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Gosh, I haven't tried that. It may help if you use a smaller size than the dog needs for food. Is the gulping a problem after exercise or all the time? If it causes regurgitation you may want to just give a little at a time. Excess thirst can be a sign of health issues so it might be best to talk to your Vet first. Sometimes dogs just drink like blenders and are not actually getting as much as the noise and dribbles indicate.Good luck!
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You could make it work, but one problem I see is you will constantly be refilling it for that size animal. If that is not a problem, then you would be ok. I don't know how much water your dog needs, but if you were to leave for a couple of days he might drink it dry, which is not good for him, nor for your pump which you can ruin by running it out of water. Hope this helps.
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I don't know of any reason why not. But, a little water is all you need. Just stir it up, let it sit to soften the kibbles, feed. Contact your vet if your pet has trouble eating dry food because of mouth pain (if you haven't already).
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My dog went swimming in a creek for a few minutes with hers on (I forgot to take it off). It still worked fine afterwards, but I wouldn't recommend doing that!!
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No You cannot use anything except distilled water for your Vicks Steam Inhaler.
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The short answer would be to ask the manufacture. Though I suspect that they will say "no." After their use most field expedient medical items are disposed of. Could you refill the plunger? Probably, but I wouldn't, the design doesn't lend to reuse (if it did, the manufacture would indicate it). There are too many negatives trying to reuse a medical product, which was designed as a one-shot deal.
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When I use it, I just plug the laundry sink, run the water, and squirt some in so while it's filling it's sudsy. I try to keep my pug in there for about 10 min since that seems to be the standard for medicated shampoos. I"ll suds him up with more betadine directly or medicated shampoo, let it sit on him and do his teeth, his ears, and then squirt his paws directly and wipe them down while they're soaking in the diluted tub and then rinse. No official time.....just convenience on my part and trying to get some benefit out of it. I use the 10 min mark as guidelines and then do what works for the moment and adjust accordingly.
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DO NOT USE WITH MEDICATIONS SUCH AS ALBUTEROL!!!This device heats water to approximately 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 Celsius). This may destroy medication and possibly even break down into harmful compounds.
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That is what I use it for almost exclusively - it's great. I set for 10 minutes, I keep the ozone ball no more than 4 inches deep in the water (as suggested on the pamphlet) and I move it around the tub of veggies. I have never gotten ill and I live in South America where the parasites are different than the ones in the US so are hard on my body. Have not had parasites since I have been using this. I highly recommend it.
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No. It can not be used with water. The structure that stops the air of coming out (reflux) is very thin and would not stand against the water pressure and a higher density. You could use it only to pump air...
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i think having the dog breath this in a small area would not be a good idea. this method quick working after 2 weeks so i switched to a shock collar. and i bought the kind that adjusts to their bark so that it does not hurt them. it has worked great for a year and the dog is rarely shocked because he does not bark. and when he does the shock is very insignificant because it automatically adjusts to a low level
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I would definitely ask your doctor about a nebulizer treatment, and I don't know what you are treating exactly. It can be put in a vaporizer, and be of help, or put some in the tub when you or persons needing treatment takes a bath. :)