If you have a companion pet, it is essential to have a pet first-aid kit at home. Not only can it keep your pet alive in an emergency, it can save you an after hour emergency vet visit if it is a minor injury. There are kits that you can buy at many pet stores, but most of them do not contain all the items you should have. We recommend creating your own kit and it should have the following items:
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Betadine
- Dosing syringe
- ice packkaopectate
- bandages & gause
- Benadryl elixir or capsules
- Non-stick bandages
- Adhesive tape
- 81mg aspirin
- Digital thermometer
- Safety gloves
- Anticeptic cleaning wipes
- Alcohol wipes
- Your veterinarian's phone #
With a basic first-aid kit you will be able to treat minor injuries and emergencies. Here is a list of basic home treatments for dogs.
POISON - 1 to 3 cups of milk or water slowly with dosing syringe. (Then bring pet to veterinarian)
VOMITING - 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of pepto (1 teaspoon = 5 ml)
PAIN - 81mg aspirin (1 tablet per 10 pounds)
INSECT STINGS - Benadryl (1mg per pound), ice pack
BURNS - Cold wet cloth, apply Neosporyn
CONSTIPATION - 1 teaspoon of milk of magnesia
CUTS - Ice pack and pressure to stop bleeding, wash then apply betadine and bandage
DIARRHEA - 1 teaspoon of Kaopectate per 5 pounds
HEAT STROKE - Hose or bath in cold water until temperature of pet returns to 102 degrees F.
