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Canine First-Aid Kit With Dove and Quail season right around the corner, it’s time to once again prepare for the upcoming season. It’s important to remember though that this preparation should include a First-Aid kit for your dog. Listed below are items that make up a standard Canine First-Aid Kit. Items can be added or excluded, depending on such factors as where you hunt the condition of your dog, the duration of the outing and the presence of venomous critters.
q First and foremost, have your veterinarian's number (both regular and emergency). Also, it’s a good idea to have the local or national poison control phone number (1-888-426-4435 is the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center). q Appropriate-sized muzzle because dogs in pain may lash out - even at their owner. q Bandages: sterile gauze, non-stick bandages, adhesive bandage tape. q Isopropyl rubbing alcohol. q Hydrogen peroxide for cleaning wounds and in case you need to make your dog vomit. q Activated charcoal to absorb ingested poisons. Consult your veterinarian before using. q Appropriate-sized stretcher. A blanket or sheet works well for larger dogs. q Nylon slip leash - easy to get on and off. q Clean towel or rag. q A blanket to warm an animal in shock. Some pharmacies carry a lightweight thermal blanket. q Hemostat or tweezers. q Oral syringe or eye-dropper for dispensing oral medications. q Sterile saline solution or eye-wash and sterile eye lubricant for eye injuries. q Styptic powder or pads (like CutStop). q Rectal thermometer. q Pet Pectate, or similar product used to treat minor diarrhea. q 325 mg tablets of canine or buffered aspirin (for dogs only). q 25 mg capsules of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for allergic reactions to insect bites. Consult your veterinarian before using. q Itch Stop or a similar product for insect bites. q Triple antibiotic ointment for minor cuts and scrapes. q Cold pack for swelling. q Scissors or a knife.
Since the kit is not used with great frequency it’s important to remember that some items in the kit do have expiration dates, so watch them carefully and replace them when needed.
On a final note any First-Aid kit is only as good as your ability to use it effectively. For this reason make sure you brush up on your Canine First Aid BEFORE you need to use the kit.
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