A First Aid Kit

Emergencies happen all the time and you need to be prepared not just for your family, but your dog or pet as well since they are part of your family. In any emergency call your veterinarian immediately. Give him or her as much information as possibe as to what caused the emergency. That way, the vet will give you specific instructions to remedy your dogs situation. So, always keep a canine first-aid kit on hand and check it periodically for any missing items, and any expired, spilled, or dried up liquids. It is a good idea to replace any liquids after they've been used to prevent any germs to settle in since you don't know the next time you're going to use them. A rule of thumb is to discard any liquid 30 days after opening to prevent an infection, so labeling the container is a must! Always follow up with a visit to your veterinarian for further care.

Your kit should include:

Activated charcoal tablets

Adhesive tape (1 and 2 inches wide)

Antibacterial Ointment (for skin and eyes)

Aspirin

Bandages: Gauze rolls (1 and 2 inches wide) and dressing pads

Cotton balls

Diarrhea medicine

Dosing syringe

Hydrogen peroxide (3%)

Petroleum jelly

Rectal thermometer

Rubber gloves

Rubbing alcohol

Scissors

Tourniquet

Towel

Tweezers