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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