DOG FIRST AID BAG:
Contributed by Anonymous
The following list is a combination of suggestions from agility and other dog related lists:
- feminine mini-pads (great for large cuts or wrapping around a finger/dog leg and they do not stick to the wound)
- nail clippers (dog and human)
- Benedryl caplets (for human allergies and if dog gets stung by insect)
- paper towels
- antiseptic/anti bacterial hand wipes
- an old sock (foot wrapper)
- latex surgical gloves
- Arnica Montana 30 (homeopathic remedy for either dogs or humans for muscle exhaustion or injury (trauma)
- pedyalite powder (to add to water for hot days to replenish electrolytes)
- conforming bandages
- alcohol prep pads
- rectal thermometer
- bandage scissors
- hydrogen peroxide (to induce vomiting)
- vet flex
- absorbent pad
- iodine prep pads
- tweezers
- emergency space blanket
- plastic baggies for samples
- small flashlight
- wood splint (paint stirrer)
- adhesive tape
- Kaeopectate
- Adolph's Meat Tenderizer (make a paste out of it and apply to bug bites immediately after the animal is bitten)
- Nolvasan Otic
- syringe
- Betadine
- Nolvasan First Aid Creme
- Opticlear (use after dogs are worked in the field, den, or tracked)
- Styptic powder (to stop serious bleeding from cuts)
- towels
- soft muzzle
- grooming implements
- cotton balls
- Derma Cool
- Vet Strength Outright
- baby aspirin
- Metronidazole (for diarrhea)
- Terramycin
- Bitter Apple (keeps them away from an area on their body that you do not want them chewing on)
- Pet Guard Gel Forte (used to keep flys and gnats away)
- 5 gallons fresh water from home
- Real-Lemon (tablespoon in a gallon of water will pretty much ensure that your dog will not get an upset stomach from strange water)
- Ipecac syrup
- Pepto Bismol
- Surgical tape
- Vaseline for coating the thermometer
- Bag balm (all-purpose uses good for foot pads & scrapes)
- Unopened baby blanket (warm & very clean in case of shock)
- cotton swabs
- emery board
- gel ice pack
- hot water bottle
- spare leash & collar
- tourniquet
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