Doggy First Aid Kit
Playful, lively and full of crazy antics are all
descriptions that could mean you should have doggy first aid on hand. Games can
get rough, adventure can be bruising. Here is a list of nine items that would
come handy in canine emergencies:
There are all kinds of ways that your dog can get cut,
scratched, or otherwise suffer injury to their skin, both around the house and
outdoors. Vetericyn, for example, is non-toxic, won’t sting, and is designed to
clean and speed healing.
Self-cling bandage
If your dog suffers a serious laceration or other injury,
you’re probably going to want to cover it with a bandage after using the wound
spray. Look for self-cling bandages that won’t stick to your dog’s fur to avoid
painful removal later.
Bandage scissors
Unless you want Fido looking like a mummy when you bandage
him, include a pair of bandage scissors in your kit that are designed to cut
through gauze, clothing, and (yes) bandages.
Eye wash and ear wash
If your dog gets some kind of pollutant or other contaminant
in her eyes or ears, it can cause itching, stinging, burning, or worse.
Dog-safe eye wash and ear wash can help you flush out the problem materials
with a dropper nozzle and can even be used on any dressing needed.
Dog cone
The problem with eye and other head-related issues is that your pup is going to do whatever he can to scratch and rub at the area with his paw. Prevent this from happening by using a dog cone, which will also prevent your dog from being able to chew at stitches from surgery or lick at a hot spot during treatment. Your vet may also refer to this as an Elizabeth Collar, or e-collar for short.
Muzzle
Even a normally calm and balanced dog may lash out when
injured, and he may also bite at a wound, making it worse. Muzzles, like the Funny
Muzzle, serve the dual purpose of keeping a nervous or aggressive dog from
harming others or bringing harm to himself.
The leash is an important tool to have on-hand because it’s
a way to gain control of your dog at a time that she might be panicking and try
to run away. You want to be able to focus on the injury, not just keeping your
dog from fleeing.
Important phone numbers
You want to be able to reach help fast in an emergency
situation. Include the phone number for your veterinarian, your emergency vet
clinic, and the ASPCA poison control center.
Medical records
If you have to take your dog to seek help from someone other
than his regular veterinarian, it can be valuable to provide them with his
medical background as well as proof of his rabies vaccine.
With these items, you’ll be prepared to help your dog
through most dangerous situations that they’re likely to come across, but
remember, it’s always best to seek veterinary care. A first aid kit should just
be used to remediate an emergency until you can get to the vet or to address
very minor injuries like a superficial wound.
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