What kinds of things should we put in a doggie first aid kit?

Question

we will be traveling this weekend and i want to make a simple kit in case something happens so we can treat our dogs (if we can't get to a vet immediately). i have never made one up before. we will be in the city but staying at an rv park at the edge of it. we will also have a human first aid kit in the car.

here are links to pics of the dogs. one is 65 lbs and the other is 50-55 lbs, if that matters.

http://www.dogster.com/dogs/604584

http://www.dogster.com/dogs/662566

Answer 1

aww what cuties!

umm lets see.

vet's phone number,

dog's microchip # (if he has one)

scissors

gauze

peroxide

cotton balls

neosporin

small food packets (dog food)

tweezers.

i would also suggest learning the dog version of CPR in case one of them chokes!

Answer 2

I keep on hand:

copies of their records (in case anything did happen that warranted a visit to another vet)

The phone number for poison control

If they're microchipped, I'd have that info as well, etc.

triple antibiotic ointment (like Neosporin)

thermometer

styptic powder

betadine or nolvasan solution

rubbing alcohol

4x4 gauze

sterile gauze pads

skin glue

bandage rolls

medical tape

vet wrap

eye wash

sterile eye lube

Benadryl (1mg per pound)

hydrogen peroxide

activated charcoal

extra blanket(s)

hot/cold pack

q-tips

ear cleanser + meds (I have a Cocker Spaniel, prone to ear infections, who would live in the water if she could)

current meds

much of which is probably already in your first aid kit!

have fun!

Answer 3

a bag of karo syrup for constipation, Cloth Wrap for wounds, St. Johns/Josephs (I forgot) baby aspirins *will help if the dog has a injury, bottled water, iodine, neosporin *cuts and eye damage, flea/tick shampoo just in case the dog gets into some fleas or ticks, and a list of vets that are of that area and their addies.

This is just the basics what we bring with us but we also include cold packs, blankets, towels, and a bottle and syringe of pinicillin. * We keep that handy if the dog had something seriously hurting her/him.