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Items Needed:

Important Phone Numbers

Your Veterinarian
Emergency Vet or Clinic
Poison Control

Supplies

Soft Sided Insulated Cooler (six pack size) or plastic container
Small Magnifying Glass
Scizzors with Rounded Ends
Tweezors
Latex Gloves
Rectal Thermometer
Syringes (various sizes)
Cloth & Paper Towels
Penlight
Eyedropper
Penlight
Cotton Balls & Swabs
Lubricant (such as vasilene)
Slip Leash
Styptic Powder
Muzzle or Roll of Gauze
Large Towel or Blanket (for stretcher)
Another Blanket or Towel (for warmth)
Disinfectant Such As Isopropol Alcohol
Heat & Cold Packs Wrapped in Towel

Medications

Buffered Aspirin
Saline Solution (for flushing eyes and cleaning wounds))
Antihistamine (for stings, swelling and itching)
Antibiotic Ointment or Cream
Cortisone Cream or Spray
Hydrogen Peroxide (can be used to make dog vomit when mixed with water)
Antidiarrheal Liquid
Wound Disinfectant (such as Betadine)
Ear Cleaning Solution
Karo Syrup (to help raise the sugar level)
Gatorade or Pedialyte (for rehydration)

Bandaging

Gauze (rolls & square pads)
White First Aid Tape
Elastic Bandage

You may find that there is not enough room in the six pack size cooler for all these items. The medications,smaller supplies and bandages can be stored in this container. Then, place this container into a larger cooler or small box.

It requires a little effort to make your own dog first aid kit, but you will have the peace of mind in knowing that you'll be prepared to help your dog in an emergency.

Make Your Own Dog First Aid Kit (Mini Size)

Your first aid kit for your dog will help you to be prepared should an emergency arise with your four-legged family member. However, there will be times when you are away from your home or car without access to your main first aid kit. When on a hike or walk, particularly in woodsy or hilly areas, it's easy to encounter bees ar sharp objects. A smaller basic version of your first aid kit for dogs will really come in handy.

Small zippered pouch or bag, preferably one that attaches to your belt (fanny pack) or fits easily into your backpack.
Pair of disposable gloves
Several square and small roll of gauze bandage.
White first aid tape.
Small scissors
Tweezers
Small bottle with alcohol
Small container of wound disinfectant and tube of antibiotic cream
Antihistamine (such as benadryl) for bee stings

All these items will be much smaller versions of those in your regular dog first aid kit. They are meant simply to be used when you don't have easy access to your larger kit. When back at your home or car, you will probably need to utilize some of the other items in your large first aid kit. Of course, if the injury is serious, take your dog to the Vet immediately!

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