Dog first aid kit
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Good question. Living inner city and very close to 24/7 emergency vets I've never really thought about it.  All I have is cottonwool balls, latex gloves, cotton swabs, antiseptic cream, antibiotic cream (but it will be out of date in a few months), antifungal cream, baby powder, betadine and a small supply of anti inflammatories in case Tiggy damages a toenail again. It will be great to hear what others keep on hand.  |
Immodium, baby gas-X, liquid bandage, peroxide, hot spot spray, Neosporin, fungal/bacterial cream (from vet for skin), anti-itch spray, ear drops, antihistamines, cotton balls, thermometer, vet and emergency vet contact information, cheat sheets on dosages... I know there is more, but I just can't think of what I'm missing (I'm at work). I also always keep a cone for each, just in case. I keep corn starch with my grooming supplies.  Organizing and keeping a dog first aid kit is one of the best things I've done for Oliver and Lucy. Comes in so handy to know where stuff is when you need it! Also love the fact I can just lay it out for the dog sitter when I leave. |
| I forgot about the cone, haven't had to use it for ages. And I keep malaseb shampoo with my med supplies too. I use it to wash itchy feet and itchy ears. |
My boy dog had a cone for post-neutering and he destroyed it (along with half of the furniture and my legs  ) I never thought to replace it. Probably not a bad idea. Kristine |
Mady wrote: In reading so many of these posts, I realize that I am woefully unprepared for a dog emergency. What would you guys keep in your dog first aid kit? For things like bee stings, I am imagining one would use liquid benedryl, but how much? What do you give a dog to make it throw up if it has just eaten, say, a sock? We MIGHT be taking a roadtrip in May to some random state in the U.S. and it might be handy to have a first aid kit on any trip we take, or even just to have in the house. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Kim you are driving me nuts!!!! I don't pack a first aid kit...but should. We had a "stop, drop, and roll" incident in Someplace Kansas and Simon HAD to have a bath. He was worse then STINK. Had to use human shampoo. It worked. We also had an upset back end, Simon again, luckely I had pepto in the glove box. A friend had to call the Vet cause her five month pup ate a sock. He told her 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide poured on a piece of bread, fed to the dog. It worked, the sock came back up. Also bring baby wipes, paper towels, and regular towels. You never know when they will come in handy. Make sure Mady gets a complete physical and all Vacines with the paperwork for going over the border. While there ask the Vet for suggestions and the "how much". Can't wait to "meet" you! |
| David~~ Since Heart is a Dog Scout, we are very aware of what is needed for a first aid kit and safe traveling....... Here is the suggested items you need for a pet first aid kit~ I have also included some medical information. You may want to print it out and put it in your kit!! http://www.dogscouts.org/uploads/First_ ... uators.doc http://www.dogscouts.org/uploads/First_ ... t_pg_1.doc http://www.dogscouts.org/uploads/First_ ... t_pg_2.doc http://www.dogscouts.org/uploads/First_ ... t_pg_3.doc In addition~~~~ For Safe Pet travel.................... Handler can show some means for safely securing the dog while traveling to protect him in case of an accident and prevent him from distracting the driver or other passengers while traveling (accident rated seatbelt, secured crate, etc.) _____ Dog will remain calm and quiet enough while traveling so as not to distract the driver or other passengers. _____ Identification and emergency information for the driver and pets is in the vehicle (or on the dog’s crate) with a note on the driver’s door indicating where to find the information (dog’s picture, emergency contact info, medical info, temperament info, etc.) A sign in one of the windows......."Dog Passenger" in case of an accident. Hope this helps keep Mady safe on her long trip to SHEEPIEPALOOZA!!!!!!! |
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