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
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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.
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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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