First Aid Kits for dogs

[fogebotom]

Okay, with all the discussion over supplements, aches and pains of our dogs, etc. Just thought I would put this out there---what's in your dog's first aid kit???

I will be honest, the dogs kit is much more compelete then the human one in the house. Here's a few items that I carry:

Hydrogen Peroxide--to induce vomiting and clean wounds
EMT gel-wound product
TAO-triple antibiotic ointment for eyes
Pepto-for upset stomachs
Imodium-for diaherra--but am careful of it's use with my colles and GSD in the house
Multiple sizes of syringes for dosing meds or flushing wounds
Gauze
Large maxi pads-yes, for the dogs, great for packing a large wound in an emergency and cheap--also use on the horses for leg wounds
vet wrap
aspirin-baby 81 mg size with no coating
instant ice pack
electrolyte paste or powder(mix in to water)
Probiotic paste-for use when dog is stressed or on antibiotics
Ear thermometer
note pad and pencil or pen to write notes on
Cheat sheet with dogs vitals-current weights, ages plus information on normal dog stats-temp, resp, heartbeat, etc.
Also cheat sheet with quick reference information on overheating/heat stroke, and other things that might happen with a dog
Cough meds-expectorant -make sure it does not contain any pain meds
Dremaxx or metacam
Panacur paste or safeguard paste for worming
Qtips, cottons balls
DO NOT INCLUDE--Tylenol, Advil or those types of meds.

If anyone has stuff to add, that would be great. I didn't put details on some of the products-but can if asked. Also I know I am missing stuff as this was just off the top of my head.

Cindy and the crew at Foggy Bottom
www.foggybottomusa.com

[Jane Austen]

I think there has been other threads on first aid for dogs on gocorgi, but this list seems to be more extensive and I have copied it for future referrance and to give it to a friend. Thank you Cindy

[MyPemCharlie]

Right now, our medicine (presciption or OTC drugs) is limited to Kaopectate for diarrhea and Advantage Multi for fleas, heartworm and intestinal worm. The "grooming supplies" box is overflowing. LOL

I strongly support Cindy on the DO NOT INCLUDE list. A few months ago, a friend of mine gave his dog an Alleve for pain, and the dog died within a few hours from it. Please do not ever give your dog ANY human OTC drugs without a call to your vet first!

[fogebotom]

So true on the DO NOT include part. Most of the stuff in the stash I have, if there is something out of the ordinary, has been approved by my vet. I can't use kaopectae with the collies, so Doc has said pepto is good. Though if you don't get it in the mouth right, you end up with pink goo all over you, the dog, the wall, the floor......

Since many of us have other breeds, it's important to label the meds in the box, especially if certain ones should not be given to certain breeds. Collies should not be given Imodium or standard HW meds or ivomec containing meds, unless they have been tested for the gene that causes the problems with those drugs.

It would also be advised to have your vets # in the box-plain sight, as well as the poision control #, that of the local emergency clinic and also, animal control. Those we have taped on the door to the dog meds cabinet and also tape on the inside of the grooming box we take to the shows.

Cindy and the crew