Friday, August 31, 2012

Build a Dog First Aid Kit

Safety First!

We always bring a first aid kit for our dogs when we vacation. When we're at home we keep it in a handy location as well. You can certainly purchase a ready made kit, but you can also make one of your own.   Here are some important items to consider including in your own.

Gauze
Clippers or Small Scissors
Hydrogen Peroxide
Aspirin
Allergy Medication
Cotton Balls
Eye Wash
Anti-itch Spray
Ear Wash
Topical Antibiotic Ointment
Blood Clotting Gel
EMT Gel (Thanks Jodi!)
Cold Compress
Thermometer
Syringe
Gloves
Tick Removal Tool
Copies of:
ASPCA Poison Control Number ( 1-888-426-4435)
Dog License Number
Microchip Registration Number
Rabies Vaccination Information
Local Veterinarian Numbers and Addresses

13 comments:

  1. Great list and good reminder to keep them on hand! :-)

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  2. Brilliant idea and great list. Have a fantastic Friday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  3. Great idea!!! Have a good weekend!

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  4. That's a lot of stuff :/
    I'll show mom though...
    Cotton

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  5. Good advice, it's always wise to be prepared. I would suggest some EMT gel as well. It is supposed to have great healing powers. :-)

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  6. A very good idea, thanks!

    Your friends,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  7. Very good post. This is important stuff for all pet lovers to have on hand whereever they are.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

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  8. That is very good advice. I'll have to put one of those together for Duke although he doesn't do much traveling. He's a stay at home kind of dog :)
    Thanks for stopping by my blog today.

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  9. Good advice!!!

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  10. We are stay at home people and pets too. However, I would allow that beautiful brown eyed Goldie to take care of me anytime!

    Kisses,
    Stella

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  11. What a good idea - a must for every dog owner!
    Dip Bridge and Elliot x

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  12. I have used mine more at home than on vacation!

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