Having spent time living in the country it is amazing the trouble dogs can get into. This list will give you a heads up on treating minor problems, or gaining valuable time getting to the vet.
One of the first things to do when you get a new puppy is to build a first aid kit. You can never be too safe or too prepared. Remember you are the first line of care after an accident or injury. It could be quite a while before your puppy is able to receive medical care for an injury or poisoning, make sure you are prepared to help him through the immediate danger and pain.
You can purchase ready made first aid kits just about anywhere. There is one available through our store if you would rather spend your time engaging in other worthwhile exercises like playing fetch!
However, it doesn?t take much to build a first aid kit. Here are some of the most important things to have on hand. You could make all the difference in a life threatening situation. Make sure you are prepared!
A plastic TOOL OR TACKLE BOX
saline solution (to wash cuts )
karo syrup or glucose(for hypoglycemia)
bandage scissors
sterile gauze pads
alcohol prep pads for instruments
cold pack (break and use)
heat pack (break and use)
vetwrap flexible non-adhesive bandage
provodine-iodine ointment
magnifying glass
gloves
opticlear eye wash
iodine prep (betadine) solution
emergency blanket (silver metallic)
2" brown gauze rolls
triple antibiotic ointment (polysporin)
tweezers or hemostat
first aid booklet
splint (paint stir sticks or shims work well)
2" elasticon tape bandaging
1" standard porus tape bandaging
Peroxide (to induce vomiting)
Benedryl (1/2 -1 mg per pound of body weight for allergic
Aloe Vera gel (burns)
pack of guaze 4X4s
Ascriptin or other enteric coated aspirin
Laura Anderson http://www.puppys-place.com
