Doggy First Aid

[franklauzon]

So as i posted earlier, managed to cut my first quick this week-end... WOW!

Anyways, what all goes into a doggy first aid...

So far,

Vet Wrap (Sticks to itself)
Scissors
Crazy Glue, it's the same a liquid band aids
Syptic Powder (I have to buy, cornstarch didn't work as well as the web said it would)
Anything else?

[luvmylabs]

I always carry some Benadryl with me in case of an allergic reaction. Mostly bee or spider stings. Can get the proper dosage from your vet. If nothing else it will help until you can get to a vet's office.

[Kevin Hannah]

I always carry some Benadryl with me in case of an allergic reaction. Mostly bee or spider stings. Can get the proper dosage from your vet. If nothing else it will help until you can get to a vet's office.

Just be aware that Benadryl has some strange side affects. While most people that take it become very tired and grogy it can also have the exact opposite affect as well and cause hyperness. I gave some to a female pup once that swelled up like a balloon after a bite of some sort and she literaly spun in circles in her kennel for 10 hours. Not saying you should not treat the problems just need to be aware after that there could side affects.

Kevin

[franklauzon]

Thanks for the heads up Kev.

[AD18]

I just bought a small, regular first aid kit at the pharmacy. Added a tube of EMT gel and away we go. The EMT gel is great stuff for nicks and cuts.

[Anna Scott]

I have a very large first aid kit I can pm you a list of what is in. We have been might glad to have it a couple of times.