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Post by Kia on Aug 26, 2011 9:40:59 GMT -5
So I wanna see what's in YOUR pet first aid kit 
Here's mine: 
I have sterile gauze pads, Hemostats and surgical scissors, Antibacterial wipes (for me lol), alcohol pads, various antibiotics (Amoxicillion, Augmentin, and Sulfamethoxazole), Gas-X (in the First Aid kit in case I have one I think is bloating), Benadyrl, surgical tape, bulb syringe, eye dropper, ophthalmic ointment for eyes......hmmm I think that it! lol
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Post by damasyn on Aug 26, 2011 13:26:36 GMT -5
I have, gauze pads, eye ointment, saline solution, hemostats, tweezers,mushers secret, Stop Quick, needle, thread,antiseptic,Liquid Bandage, alcohol wipes, benedryl, surgical tape, vet wrap, pain meds and a few treats. This is my BIGGER at home med kit. which has multiple of each item.
Travel kit includes, alcohol wipes, benedryl, surgical tape, vet wrap, long tweezers a gauze pads , small eye wash and a couple pain pills.
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Post by Shadowlands on Aug 26, 2011 13:58:23 GMT -5
I have pretty much the same thing but in the travel bag I have included gloves. Not so much for me but to try and keep the wound as clean as possible to decrease chances of infection. I have also included children's gravol in my travel pack...just in case.
One word of caution though: ASPIRIN is NEVER to be used on dogs. They do not break it down like we do and can have drastic results.
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Post by Kia on Aug 26, 2011 23:54:06 GMT -5
One word of caution though: ASPIRIN is NEVER to be used on dogs. They do not break it down like we do and can have drastic results.
Hmmm really?? I always heard aspirin was the only "human" pain reliever you can give dogs. Learn something new everyday! |
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Post by Shadowlands on Aug 27, 2011 11:04:33 GMT -5
Any kind of pain reliever should be ok'd by vet before giving. I'd rather err on the side of caution than make an already bad situation worse. Just my opinion of course.  |
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Post by damasyn on Aug 27, 2011 15:40:44 GMT -5
I've got prescription pain meds for the dog from an injury so.... i keep a few in the medical kit " just in case of emergency" But seeing how I have them left over from an injury she had, tells ya how much I like to give them too her. But I also like to have the option of being able to give my dog something in extreme cases.
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Post by damasyn on Aug 27, 2011 15:43:57 GMT -5
I also have in my bigger medical kit. Ambesol to numb gums. Also, for any medicine, like pain meds and Benedryl, I have a written note taped inside the med kit AND on the medicine itself for the correct dosage for the size of animal etc etc.
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