First Aid Kit for Dogs
Emergencies can occur anytime and the best thing to do is be prepared.
Having a first-aid kit ready will help to reduce anxiety if an emergency does
happen.
Keep the kit readily available and periodically check to make sure all the
items are up to date and present. A small plastic toolbox or fishing tackle
box works well to hold all the necessary
equipment.
On the outside of the box, write your name, address and telephone number in
case you lose it. Also include the telephone number of your veterinarian as
well as the telephone number of a local veterinary emergency facility.
If someone is taking care of your pets while you're away, be sure to
discuss your pets with them. Make sure they understand what you consider an
emergency, how to contact you, the name and phone number of a secondary
contact person you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you were
unavailable, and where to take your pet in case of an emergency. You may want
to consider leaving a credit card number to pay for any unplanned expenses
relating to your pet’s health.
Once the emergency information is complete, it's a good idea to have
separate information sheets for each pet. Include a photo of each pet with the
name, age, breed, gender, identification (microchipping information), and any
health problems. This can help if your pet is lost or if someone unfamiliar
with your pet is needed to care for him.
A well-stocked first aid kit for dogs includes:
Roll cotton
Some cotton balls
Gauze pads
Gauze tape
Hydrogen peroxide (check the expiration date)
Hydrocortisone ointment
Scissors
Eyewash
Silver nitrate
Tweezers
Oral syringes
Pediolyte® or other balanced electrolyte fluid
Baby food – meat flavors work best
Large towel
Exam gloves
1 inch white tape (in addition to gauze tape)
Rolls of elastic wrap
Emergency ice pack
Thermometer (both oral and rectal thermometers can be used rectally)
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