First Aid Kit for your dog

[Sarah]

Thought I would put this up, general list of items to have in a first aid kit. I have typed it up from the Your Dog Magazine. I hope you never have to use the kit though!

Waterproof pouch

If it's raining you won't get your "kit wet"

Cohesive bandage

Used as a top layer of bandage and sticks to itself no need for safety pins or tying

Latex Gloves

Use before leaning any wound to prevent from infection

Bandage padding

Easier to use than cotton wool and less likely to contaminate a wound. It will absorb excess blood is the dressing becomes saturated and is more comfortable.

Scissors

Preferably round ended to reduce the risk of stabbing yourself or your dog

Wound cleansing wipes

Alcohol free and are useful for cleaning small grazes

Tweezers

Used to pull out thorns or to remove ticks - although a proper tick remover is an easier option

Sterile saline pods

Saline (salt water) is a safe solution for cleaning all wounds, including the eyes.

White open weave bandage

This layer prevents the bandage from sticking to an open wound

Conforming bandage

This mesh - like bandage holds the wound dressing and padding layer in place and squashes them. the pressure can stem the bleeding and gives support to the injured body part.

[Marc]

Good post ....... When you goin buyin em? lol

Rep+

[sammie]

great info! I am a bit of a freak i take a first aid kit almost everywhere with me! Now i have an excuse to build a doggy one up yay!

i would give rep but i gotta spread it first

[siberianandy]

thanks sarah rep added

[siberianandy]

great info! I am a bit of a freak i take a first aid kit almost everywhere with me! Now i have an excuse to build a doggy one up yay!

i would give rep but i gotta spread it first

even got one in the car

[siberian_wolf]

great post sarah, added to rep

[ISDW]

I have a couple from zooplus, one to keep at home (well, in the kennels) and the other is like a bumbag, so that I can take it out on walks. It also has pouches at the front for phone, keys etc. They also have space blankets in them, in case of shock.

[siberian_wolf]

I have a couple from zooplus, one to keep at home (well, in the kennels) and the other is like a bumbag, so that I can take it out on walks. It also has pouches at the front for phone, keys etc. They also have space blankets in them, in case of shock.

very good idea of the bumbag type first aid kit, added to rep.