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What to keep in a Frist Aid Kit for dogs.

© Jewl Ann Wall

Here is a list of things to keep in your first aid kit for dogs. A good strong Tackle box works the best, one that has lots of sections. Label the outside to indicate that this is a Dog first aid box.

Gauze sponges (variety of sizes)

2" gauze roll

Roll bandages - gauze wrap and elastic

Adhesive tape

Sponge

Sterile pads (non-adhesive) various sizes

Small rounded scissors

Nylon leash

Towel

Paper Towels (They have Pop ups now).

Muzzle

Thermal blanket or emergency blanket

Rectal thermometer

Hand wash or wipes

Gloves

K-Y Jelly

Antibiotic cream or ointment

hydrogen peroxide

Rubbing alcohol

Saline eyewash

Eye Dropper & Baby Syringe

Epsom salt

Corn syrup or glucose paste

Tweezers

Clean cloth

Tourniquet or something to make one

Absorbent cotton

Q-tips

Teaspoon

Blanket

3 Small Garbage bags

I also keep the following medications updated and in the kit: Benadryl liquid and pills

Imodium AD

Kaopectate

Activated charcoal

Pepto-Bismol

Also have a neatly written or typed list with all emergency phone numbers on it.

Poison Control Veterinarian After Hour Vets and Clinics Fire Department

List what brand and how much dog food yours eat and any medications they take.

Get a copy of a First Aid for dogs and small plant identification book

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