Basic First Aid Kit

[gilliwigs]

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Following on from me cutting Muffin's nail too short and Jonah has slightly cut his pad this morning, (nothing serious but he is limping a little bit) I've decided I really need to get some first aid items together - something I've been meaning to do for ages - but I'm not sure where to start. :unsure: I've looked at the FAQ section but the list there of someone's first aid kit is very long. (w00t) So I wondered what basics people would recommend me buying as I'm starting from scratch? I know of the Hyperdrug site but there is so much to choose from and I'm a bit confused. :blink: Any advice greatly received. :thumbsup:

 

[Trish]

hi gillian,two great minds think alike as im just getting a first aid kit together too after kiplin ran off chasing a deer and came back a wounded soldier,but nothing seroius thank goodness, so far ive bought for mine

vet wrap

iodine

witch hazel

cut and heal ( stops bleeding )

dont know if i need anything else either,but thats my start :thumbsup:

 

[hellybobs]

This is what I've got. plus other bits and bobs I've thrown in.

Arnica, for healing and bruising

Valerian compound, to calm and relax

Lavender oil, cleansing and healing

Piriton, antihistamines,

RRA 30c, homeopatic remedy for cramping muscles

Wound powder, for healing

saline, for cleaning wounds

scissors

Intrasite gel, used under dressing on open wounds to aid healing

Vet wrap, elastic type bandage to cover normal bandages

Melolin, absorbant dressings

Sterile dressing pack

Elastic bandages

Sterile syringe, to administer fluids

Rehydration treatments

Muzzle

Insuin syringe and phenegan (sp) for Inca's allergy to bee/wasp stings

Homeopathic remedy for nettle stings

 

[Trish]

hellybobs whats the homopathic remedy for nettle stings please :thumbsup:

 

[hellybobs]

hellybobs whats the homopathic remedy for nettle stings please :thumbsup:

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It is Urtica 30c.

It can be used for the after effects of wasp and bee stings too.

 

[Trish]

hellybobs whats the homopathic remedy for nettle stings please :thumbsup:

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It is Urtica 30c.

It can be used for the after effects of wasp and bee stings too.

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think i will get some of that :thumbsup:

 

[*Lesley*]

Vet wrap

scissors

genetian violet spray

wound powder and cream

hibscrub

clean towel

Tick hook(for holidays :x )

Vets telephone number.

We have muzzles for racing anyway but have never used them for anything medical :thumbsup:

 

[hellybobs]

I've always had a muzzle in my doggie first aid kit cos even the most placid, loving dog can turn when its in alot of pain and injured or even just plain scared.

I'm even going to have to start and take one to the vets with me for Dippy now cos of all the work they've done on her recently, she has started to associate the place with pain and upset.

She had to have yet another jab last night and she nipped me and then tried to get the vet.

And Dippy is one of the softest, loving and gentle dogs I've owned.

 

[*Lesley*]

I don't mean not to have one helly,I think its a good idea I just mean I haven't needed to use one for medical, thank goodness :sweating:

 

[irenegoodnight]

A THERMOMETER

Should your dog be off colour it is important to take the temperature.

Irene

 

[wild whippies]

I think I probably have the biggest first aid kit you could imagine as apart from the insulin I have all the items mentioned and more but racing dogs has it's hazards and I have more than enough space in my van to store it all.

The key thing is it's pointless having anything there if you don't know how to use it especially on products that have an expiry date.

Basic emergency items that I think are appropiate to have to hand

A bottle of water (for dehydration, burns, rinsing out a wound, grass seeds in eyes etc)

A clean towel (incase you need to restrain your dog or carry them if they're severely injured / unconscious, give them warmth if in shock, and soaked in water if they are overheating)

Hypodermic syringe (wound and eye irrigation and if fluids need to be given in a lethargic dog)

Gauze swabs

A long length of bandage (not just for covering a wound but can make a make-shift tourniquet or muzzle)

A thermometer

Scissors

Tweezers

Diorhylite (probably the easiest rehydration treatment anyone can get to treat dehydration and diorrhea)

Wound powder

Ice packs (for severe muscle injuries)

Antihistamine (piriton etc)

With regards to cleaning wounds and the use of antiseptics I personally feel you can pick and choose to whatever you feel happy using e.g. hibiscrub / hydrogen peroxide / lavender oil etc but saline is probably the easiest thing to access (we recommend patients mix up a teaspoon of salt to a cup of hot water and allow to cool)

Finally a mobile phone (might sound daft but trust me it saved my dogs life when I was on a dog walk) :sweating:

 

[Rae]

Aloe Vera and rescue remedy in our kit too.

And strange as it sounds a sock with the toe cut off. :b Star tore her ear quite badly when we were out walking on holiday once and my poor OH had to take a sock off to make a snood for her - thankfully had the scissors in the bag with us, but it wasnt ideal that he had to walk the 5 miles back to the car in a walking boot and no sock. :b

 

[boothros]

cut and heal ( stops bleeding )

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Is this the same as the product 'Cutheal' Trish? Wound powder & Cutheal, I would never be without.

 

[Trish]

cut and heal ( stops bleeding )

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Is this the same as the product 'Cutheal' Trish? Wound powder & Cutheal, I would never be without.

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sounds the same stuff,i got it from hyperdrug.com,you spray it on cuts and it stops the bleeding imediatley,someone at racing used it on a dogs toe nail and i was very impressed. :thumbsup:

 

[gilliwigs]

Thanks for everyone's help. :thumbsup: I have now ordered a few things for my doggie first aid kit.

 

[zilloot]

My basic kit for every trip is;

Water - to flush wound/eyes/dehydrate etc

Dressing - to press onto bleeding wounds

Phone - with the vet number on speed-dial

Car - to get to the vet

Any other things are stored in the car or at home.

p.s. lavendar oil is fantastic for small wounds and soothing and healing stitched wounds too and stops dogs licking :thumbsup: