Luvbirds59

What does everyone keep in their dogs First Aid Kit? The other night in Chat one of our members needed to take their dogs temperature....and I realized, I don't have a thermometer just for Petey. So I'm in the process of putting together a Emergency Kit just for him. I know most of the items I would need are already in my house, having 4 active sons and a husband who still thinks he is 16...but during an emergency....I think it is a good idea to have them all in one container. So please add your best suggestions.

Thanks!

Carol & Petey!
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****I just put the directions and the phone number to the nearest E-Vet in my kit, I think that is really important to know....so time wouldn't be wasted getting the dog in for treatment ASAP!

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sorthund

Great post - and that should be made into a sticky when the list is done, right?!

Benadryl

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tragas

I have one I have put together through the years, it has :


Medical Tape
Muzzles
Antibacterial Ointments
Cotton Swabs
Eyebrow Tweezers
Gauze
Gauze Pads
Hydrogen Peroxides
Medicine Droppers
Bandage Scissors
Adhesive Tape
Rubbing alcohol
Eye wash Drops
Benadryl capsules
Rectal thermometer

Paperwork (including the dog's health record, medications, local and national poison control numbers, regular veterinary clinic hours and telephone numbers, and emergency clinic hours and telephone number.)

I keep Photocopies of all health records/paperwork in the glove box in the car just in case something happens when we are out also

GunnersMum

IF I had an e kit.... it would have what tragas has, and aspirin as well as a bottle of Vodka incase I needed it...

We need an *embarassed* icon.
Although, I do have most of the listed items at home, they are all over the place in the bathroom cupboard and not in one case.

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ellenm

I think I have everything tragas has ...with the addition of:

Betadine scrub (soap) for wounds
A small amount of practical cotton and a pack of horse vetwrap, in case you have to bandage a wound.

I don't have a muzzle. I should add that.
I've used a fleece sweatshirt as a quick thinking tourniquet on a horse's cut leg.

Edit: I put everything in a Rubbermaid type box with a snap lid and take to to all dog activities. I don't keep it in the car all the time because I'm worried the heat/cold will affect stuff in there.

tragas

ha ha that's what I forgot to put in, Betadine amazing stuff
Thanks ellenm, I was racking my brain to think of it and too lazy to go get the box out lol.

I actually have it all in a nap sack and just add my travel food container in it and grab it and go, and have another one always at home

ellenm

tragas-
My girl is tennis ball obsessed. I'm going to see if I can get her to carry her own stuff, like your dog! That's a great picture.

hlm04

i would never have thought to keep it in the glove box! great idea and list! i'll make sure i have one of these handy before i get my pup

JavasMom

Great list!

Two more item ideas: unscented baby wipes in a zip-lock bag, anti-bacterial hand wash (small purse-size).

Def a list I am going to record and follow-thru on.

berkshire

I also bought my dad a couple of sterile single use surgical staplers in the event of lacerations on the field. I picked them up online though a medical supply service, and his vet also lets him buy them, since he's seen what upland bird hunting can do to the dogs.

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