Basic First Aid Items
As always, check with your veterinarian! This is a basic first aid kit idea for dogs. Most cities and towns are within a quick drive to a veterinarian’s office, Urgent or Emergency care facility. If you are traveling, nomadic, or planning to spend time somewhere rural with your pet it is a good idea to take a pet safety class!
1. Canine First Aid Booklet: A guide for quick reference on basic first aid procedures for dogs.
2. Contact Information: List of emergency veterinary contacts, including phone numbers and addresses.
3. Gauze Pads and Bandages: For covering and protecting wounds.
4. Adhesive Tape: To secure bandages.
5. Scissors: For cutting gauze and tape.
6. Tweezers: To remove splinters or ticks.
7. Antiseptic Wipes or Solution: For cleaning wounds.
8. Hydrogen Peroxide: To induce vomiting (only if instructed by a veterinarian).
9. Activated Charcoal: To absorb ingested toxins (only if instructed by a veterinarian).
10. Rectal/Ear Thermometer: To monitor your dog's temperature.
11. Saline Solution: For flushing eyes or wounds.
12. Cotton Balls or Swabs: For cleaning sensitive areas.
13. Muzzle: In case your dog is injured and might be in pain.
14. Blanket or Towel: To keep your dog warm or to use as a makeshift stretcher.
