DOG FIRST AID KIT

It is important to have a first aid kit for your dog as you never know when you are going to need one. Do you even know what goes into it?
well here is a list of suitable/practical and important things that you can and should put into it:

Important Phone Numbers
• Veterinary clinic phone number and directions to the clinic
• Emergency clinic phone number and directions
• Poison control center phone numbers

Equipment and Supplies • Muzzle, or roll of gauze for making a muzzle
• Magnifying glass
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Nail clippers and metal nail file
• Styptic powder or sticks, Kwik Stop, or cornstarch
• Penlight
• Nylon slip leash
• Eye dropper or oral syringe
• Cotton swabs
• Cotton balls
• Clean towels - cloth and paper
• Rectal thermometer
• Lubricant such as mineral oil or KY Jelly (without spermicide)
• Disposable gloves
• Syringes of various sizes
• Needle-nose pliers or hemostats
• Grease-cutting dish soap
• Bitter Apple or other product to discourage licking
• Pet carrier
• Towel or blanket to use as a stretcher, another to keep your dog warm during transport (some pharmacies and camping outlets carry a thermal blanket)
• Cold packs and heat packs (wrap in towel before using)
• Stethoscope

Bandaging Materials • Square gauze of various sizes - some sterile
• Non-stick pads
• First aid tape - both paper (easily comes off of skin) and adhesive types
• Bandage rolls - gauze and Vetwrap
• Band-Aids (for humans)

Nutritional Support • Rehydrating solution such as Gatorade or Pedialyte
• Nutritional supplement such as Nutri-Cal, Vitacal, or Nutristat
• High sugar source: Karo syrup

Medicines*
• Wound disinfectant such as Betadine or Nolvasan
• Triple antibiotic ointment for skin
• Antibiotic ophthalmic ointment for eyes, e.g., Terramycin
• Eye wash solution
• Sterile saline
• Antidiarrheal medicine such as Pet Pectate
• Buffered or canine aspirin
• Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for allergic reactions
• Cortisone spray or cream, such as Itch Stop
• Ear cleaning solution
• Hydrogen peroxide (used to make a dog vomit)
• Activated charcoal to absorb ingested poisons (consult your veterinarian before using)

*Watch the expiration dates on any medication, and replace as needed*
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thats really helpful - you dont always think about having all those things handy.....

i know i dopnt have a first aid kit for vegas yet, but i will soon be putting one together tho, especially now that she is going out for walks and goes out in the car!

thats helpfull thanks i will start mine up asap

Thats ok, people will benefit from having one as you never know when you are going to need it. you may even need it if you have a problem with a puppy, during birth maybe! they are so helpful!

I have most of this as I have it for the kids , so It comes in handy for both

i havent thought about a doggi first aid kit befor but thinking about it, it sounds like a good idea

always have a first aid kiy in the car for the kids and any unforsene incidents. i would think that most of the kit will be ok for george.

im not sure where to get some of the things from i have most of it in the house but things like cainien asprin, where would i get this?

if you look online, you caan get it ordered from most online pharmacies or ak your vet, you can get it over the counter so it doesnt have to be prescribed from your vet

oh ok i think ill have a look, thanks

no probs, you can get most thing online and if you cant find them you can contact your vet to order them for you!

got most of my doggie first aid kit now thanks