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Home First Aid Kit

Home First Aid Kit

Dog First Aid KitEvery household with a dog should have a home first aid kit designed specifically for the four-legged resident. You can purchase a pre-packaged dog first aid kit at many pet supply stores, or you can make your own. Remember to store the contents in an air-tight container in a place that is out of reach of your dog, and alert other household members where the first aid box is. You must also check the contents of the kit periodically to make sure none of the items are out-of-date. Finally, do NOT give your dog any over-the-counter medicines without first checking with your dog’s vet.

Basic Home First Aid Kit
  • allergy medication (example: Benadryl®)
  • antibiotic ointment
  • antidiarrheal medicine (example: Kaopectate®)
  • bandage tape
  • copy of your dog’s license, physical description, photo and microchip id number
  • copy of your dog’s medical and vaccine records
  • cotton balls
  • cotton swabs
  • eye wash solution
  • hydrocortisone ointment
  • hydrogen peroxide
  • poison control hotline number
  • rags or soft cloth for making a muzzle or tourniquet
  • rectal baby thermometer
  • rehydrating drink (example Pedialyte®)
  • rounded-tip scissors
  • sterile gauze pads (in several sizes)
  • tweezers
  • two towels or blankets (one for keeping your dog warm and one to use for transporting your dog)
  • vet and 24-hour vet contact information
  • wound disinfectant (example: Betadine®)
 


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