Report Abuse, Neglect, or Strays
Animal Bites are handled by law enforcement. For follow-up purposes, please ask who you are speaking to! Farm animals may also be reported.
Regulation of the treatment of animals takes place on the federal, state, and local level. Indiana state law prohibits cruelty, abandonment, and neglect of animals. Act of torture and physical abuse of an animal is a crime in Indiana. IC 35-46-3-12. Neglect or abandonment of an animal is a crime in Indiana. IC 35-46-3-7. A court may permanently confiscate animals that are abused or neglected. IC 35-46-3-6.
Regulation of the treatment of animals in Indiana is not limited to state laws, counties may regulate animals. Animal shelters and animal control agencies are local institutions usually overseen by city or county government or a nonprofit organization.
Emergency 24-Hour Care
Northeastern Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital
5818 Maplecrest Dr.
Ft. Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 426-1062
http://www.nivesvet.com
Basic First Aid Care
The following is a list of common household human medications that can be used on pets. These medications can be especially useful if you can’t reach a veterinarian.
| Product | Canine Dosage | Common Use |
| Buffered Aspirin (Ascriptin) | 5mg per pound every 12 hours | Pain relief, anti-inflammatory |
| Vitamin B | 1/2 to 2ml subcutaneously every 24 hours | Used as an appetite stimulant |
| Benadryl | Up to 2mg per pound every 8 hours | Bee stings, Allergies, itching etc. |
| Dramamine | Up to 50 mg ever 8 hours | Used to reduce motion sickness |
| Hydrogen peroxide 3% | 10ml hydrogen peroxide mixed with equal amount of water or milk by mouth every 15 minutes | Used to induce vomiting after accidental ingestion of a poison or object such as socks, towels, rocks, etc. |
| Liquid Pepto Bismol | 1tsp per 5lbs every 6 hours | Used to relieve vomiting, gas or diarrhea |
| Di Gel Liquid | Up to 4 tbsp every 8 hours | Antacid and anti-gas |
| Mineral Oil | Up to 4 tbsp daily | Used to eliminate constipation |
| Kaopectate | 1ml per pound every 2 hours | for Diarrhea |
| Immodium | 1 tablet 2x daily | for Diarrhea |
| Cotton Ball (100% cotton) Soaked in Milk or Creamer | As much as dog will eat | Accidental ingestion of glass |
| Tylenol (Acetaminophen) | NOT RECOMMENDED | NOT RECOMMENDED |
| 3 parts white Vinegar 1 part Alcohol | as needed | Ear cleaning solution for dogs and cats |
| Superglue | as needed | Close and open wound |
| Tearless Baby Shampoo | as needed | Gentle cleaning for dogs and cats |
| “Vet Wrap” for splints | as needed – Emergency Only – contact Vet | For emergency broken bones – available at rural supply stores |
| Glucosamine/Chondroitan | as needed | For Arthritis |