It is always a good idea to keep one on hand at home and one in the car for when you take day trips with your pup.
What does a doggie 1st aid kit need to have in it?
You can build your own doggie 1st aid kit or most pet stores sell them too.
I have provided a list of things to include in your doggie 1st aid kit, and explained their uses for the things that aren't obvious.
Here is a list of things that your doggie 1st aid kit should have:....
- Gauze Pads at least 10 4X4
- Gauze Tape
- Hydrogen Peroxide (Check the expiration date) 5ml or 5cc's per 10lbs of dog weight
-Will induce immediate vomiting if you need your dog to throw up something they swallowed.
- Syringe that will hold 30ml of liquid (use for peroxide)
- Hydrocortisone ointment
- Triple Antibiotic Ointment
- Scissors
- Eyewash
- Tweezers
- Pediolyte or other balanced electrolyte fluid
- Large towl
- Gloves
- 1 inch white tape
- Vet rap (self clinging bandage)
- liquid bandage
- Ace elastic bandage
- emergency ice pack
- Benadryl 25mg - for allergies
- Buffered Asprin
- Muzzle
- Thermometer (both oral and rectal thermometers can be used rectally) keep some sort of lube handy for your pup when you use the thermometer.
- Paperwork:
Health record, medications, local and national poison control numbers, regular vet clinic hours and telephone numbers as well as a list of the 24hr vets and their hours in your area. Make sure to add too this list when you travel with your pet.
