A Dog First Aid Kit!

Many of us live here because we enjoy the outdoors - the hiking, kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing - the list goes on!  And, what better way to enjoy the outdoors than with our four-legged friends?!   Emergencies can happen at any time and it helps to be prepared.  The following is a list of items that we at BAH feel belong in a canine First Aid kit.

As a reminder, "First Aid" means care you provide "at the scene."  The tools in the kit are designed to provide enough support to get you and your friend to the nearest Veterinarian. 

Ideas for a Dog First Aid Kit

• Nail clippers
  
• Triple antibiotic ointment
  
• Tweezers
  
• Eye wash
  
  • Can be used to flush the eye safely (if the dog gets skunked, etc)
    
  • Can also be used to flush wounds safely
    
• Artificial tears eye ointment - this is safe to put in an eye if it looks irritated or painful at all while you seek out a Veterinarian
  
• Sled dog-type protective bootie
  
  • Useful for paw pad cuts, broken nails, etc to help provide support while you hike out
    
• Bandage materials:  Caution with Bandages - NEVER wrap the leg/wound too tight.  You should be able to easily get a finger between the bandage and the dog's leg
  
  • Gauze pads
    
  • Telfa pad (non-stick wound dressing)
    
  • Vet wrap
    
  • Scissors
    
  • Medical tape
    
• Benadryl
  
  • Useful for bee stings
    
  • Dose can be repeated every 12 hours until you can reach a Veterinarian
    
• Small container of hydrogen peroxide
  
  • This is used to induce vomiting if the dog eats something toxic (chocolate, etc).
    

Please call our office to get specific dose instructions (Benadryl and Hydrogen Peroxide) for your dog.  Keep this information on a slip of paper in your Kit.   We are unable to provide dose information on the internet.