It a good idea to put together a first aid kit for your puppy/dog,
put in a container clearly marked "DOG FIRST AID KIT" it's also a good
idea to write your vet's phone number clearly on the lid, in an
emergrency or panic situation it can save precious time.
The kit should contain:
A pair of scissors (rounded ends ones are best)
Adhesive Tape to hold or fasten bandages or pads.
A pair of tights can be handy to keep bandages on a leg or muzzle a
dog who may bite!
Bandages of varying sizes (adhesive horse bandages are excellent)
but always make sure they are not applied to tightly.
Sterile dressing pads of varying sizes (do not use lint or cotton
wool as fibres get stuck in the wound)
Antihistermine cream for allergic skin reaction to insects
stings/bites etc
Sodium Bicarbonate (for bee stings)
Vinegar (for wasps stings)
Tweezers (to remove bee stings or splinters)
Plastic latex gloves to protect yourself and your dog against
infection
A notebook and pen is also a good idea to make notes of a dogs
condition
An eye bath & some obtrex or sterile water (handy to wash away
grass seeds etc)
A small kit would also be handy to take in the car or out on walks
- you never know when you will need it!
