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Published by Julie on June 14, 2015
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For new puppy owners (or visitors to the blog), I thought it might be helpful to remind everyone to prepare a “K9 First Aid Kit.” I actually have two – one for my home, one for my car.
Here is what I have in my kits (others, feel free to add to my list):

  • Unopened bottle of hydrogen peroxide + syringe (to induce vomiting)
  • Gas-Ex (if bloat is suspected).  NOTE:  Bloat is an emergency.  Make sure you know the signs and head for the vet immediately.
  • Benadryl (for allergic reactions, I use the dye free kind)
  • Sterile Saline solution (rinsing eyes or wounds)
  • Non-Stick Gauze
  • Vet Wrap (self-adhesive wrap….this stuff is awesome)
  • Scissors, tweezers, Q-tips (cleaning up wounds)
  • A large towel
  • A strip of cloth about 8 inches wide and 4 feet long – this can be cut into strips to form a muzzle or used as a sling to support the hind end
  • Nail clippers (I dremel, but these are for emergencies)
  • Styptic powder
  • Neosporin spray
  • A few Composure treats to calm down an injured & frantic dog
  • A plastic bag with key information:  my dogs’ medical status, emergency phone numbers, vet names/contact, copies of vaccination status.

I also keep several “natural” remedies on hand in my house in addition to our daily supplements and any prescribed medication:

  • Canned pumpkin (not pie filling!) (for loose stools or constipation, this stuff is great)
  • Ledum (1M) to be given after every tick bite…very good for treating Lyme.
  • Lymeblaster to use on tick bite site
  • D-Mannose (I prefer Progressive Lab’s U Tract Complete) for suspected UTIs.   Good for people too!
  • Slippery Elm to use for upset tummies.  It promotes the production of the mucosal lining of the digestive tract
  • Milk Thistle Powder to support the liver.   I give for a few days after heartworm treatment,any vaccinations, etc.
  • Homeopathic Silica to give after porcupine encounters.  It helps the quill bits to come out.

Anyone want to add to my list?

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Lisa, Libby & Ziva's mom
Lisa, Libby & Ziva's mom
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9 years ago

This is great Jamie. I would add a digital thermometer, rubber gloves, disposable diapers/sanitary napkins for large wounds, a notation of the normal temperature range and the dosage of hydrogen peroxide to use to induce vomiting.

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Julie
Julie
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9 years ago

Excellent list Jamie. I am interested in knowing more about the Ledum and Lymeblaster. Also the UTI info. AND Milk Thistle powder…what a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing!

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Lisa, Libby & Ziva's mom
Lisa, Libby & Ziva's mom
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9 years ago

Since we are going to Canada with the girls, how do you use the Homeopathic Silica? There are porcupines everywhere up there after dark-I won’t even let them potty off leash 20 feet from the door.

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Carole
Carole
9 years ago

Excellent First Aid Kit!
I would add Bloat Buster by Nature’s Farmacy to the kit. This website gives a good description of the product and how to use it.
http://www.alliswellpet.com/product/bloat-buster/

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