Just as humans can have accidents at anytime and at any place, so can dogs. Having a canine first-aid kit handy in your home, and if your dog travels with you, in your car; can be a life-saving investment. While there are many, ready-made first-aid kits available, these are geared towards humans and do not meet the specific requirements injured dogs need.
Here are some items all dog owners should have for their first-aid kit:
1. Tweezers (to remove splinters, debris from lacerations, and ticks)
2. Hydrogen peroxide (to clean wounds, induce vomiting for suspected poisonings)
3. Neosporin ointment (to place on cuts, bee stings or other minor wounds)
4. Gauze pads, a gauze roll, fabric or waterproof tape (to cover wounds, stabilize injured limbs)
5. Scissors (to cut gauze and medical tape)
6. Medicated wipes/medicated wash (to clean wounds)
7. Styptic pencil (to stop minor nail bleeding)
8. Gloves (so caregivers will not transmit their hand bacteria when tending to a dog’s injuries)
9. Cotton balls (to absorb minor bleeding, use with medicated wash to help clean wounds)
Additionally, inside each first-aid kit and by each telephone, dog owners will need an index card with the following information:
1. Your current vet’s name and phone number
2. Nearest after-hours emergency vet clinic and their phone number
3. Your dog’s age, breed and weight
4. Any known allergies and medical conditions
5. A list of current medications (name, strength, dosing information)
6. Current vaccination information (name of vaccine and date administered)
7. Microchip identification number
Be sure, if visiting a vet emergency clinic or an office that is unfamiliar with your dog, to bring this information with you. By having a card with all up-to-date, relevant health information completed, vets can get a quick glimpse of your dog’s past medical health which; in an emergency, can save valuable time.
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Sat, 02/06/2010 - 20:05 — georgemic
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Fri, 02/05/2010 - 18:06 — hobwarks
Dogs health is indeed a tricky topic. I personally carry a first aid kit everywhere we go I am that worried about my dog.
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