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What To Put In Your Canine First Aid Kit
I found this list and believe that these items are necessary in case your vet is not available.
I keep a kit in my car and home for just this reason. You just never know what trouble your dog may get into, and often your vets are closed when this happens. If anyone has other items they think is necessary for an emergency kit....please e-mail and let me know. I am always open to new things. I would be glad to post it on my site.
thank you.
Important things to know when treating an ill patient:
A dog's normal temperature is 99.5 - 102.2 F (cats 100-101.5 F)
A dogs pulse is 60-120 beats a minute
Respiration - 14-22 breaths per minute
1 Teaspoon= 5 ml. or 5 cc
1 Tablespoon=15 ml or 15 cc
Things to include that can be used to treat dogs medically:
Kaopectate - 1 teaspoon per 10 lbs
Pepto bismol Tablets - 1 tablet per 40lbs - Liquid - 1 tsp per 15 lbs
Benadryl (allergic reactions/bee stings etc.) - 1-2 mg. per lb. every 8 hours
Aspirin - pain - 5 mg. per lb every 12 hours
Honey - to raise blood sugar
Hydrogen Peroxide to induce vomiting - 1 tsp per 10 lbs every 5 minutes
Other Useful things to have in your first aid kit:
Gauze
Vetwrap
Panty Hose (to use as a muzzle)
Adhesive Tape
Sterile Pads
New Skin for burns
Antibiotic ointment
Betadine
Rubbing Alcohol
Saline Solution for eye rinse
Vaseline
Scissors
Tweezers or Forceps
Hemostats
Wire Cutters
Ice Pack
Clean Cloth for washing areas
Syringe
Latex Gloves
Instant Heat Pack
Stick to use as a splint
Nail Clippers
Thermometer (rectal or digital type)
Bulb syringe
Cotton Balls and QTips
Safety Pins
Razor Blade
Needle
Ear Wash
Always have your vet's number handy - regular and emergency numbers! | 
