BUILD A PUPPY FIRST AID KIT

One of the first things to do when you get a new puppy is to build a dog first aid kit. You can never be too safe or too prepared. Remember you are the first line of care after an accident or injury. It could be quite a while before your puppy is able to receive medical care for an injury or poisoning, make sure you are prepared to help him through the immediate danger and pain.

You can purchase ready made first aid kits just about anywhere.  Here are some of the most important things to have on hand. You could make all the difference in a life threatening situation. Make sure you are prepared!

• A plastic TOOL OR TACKLE BOX
  
• saline solution (to wash cuts )
  
• karo syrup or glucose(for hypoglycemia)
  
• bandage scissors
  
• sterile gauze pads
  
• alcohol prep pads for instruments
  
• cold pack (break and use)
  
• heat pack (break and use)
  
• vetwrap flexible non-adhesive bandage
  
• provodine-iodine ointment
  
• magnifying glass
  
• gloves
  
• opticlear eye wash
  
• iodine prep (betadine) solution
  
• emergency blanket (silver metallic)
  
• 2" brown gauze rolls
  
• triple antibiotic ointment (Polysporin)
  
• tweezers or hemostat
  
• first aid booklet
  
• splint (paint stir sticks or shims work well)
  
• 2" elasticon tape bandaging
  
• 1" standard porous tape bandaging
  
• Peroxide (to induce vomiting)
  
• Benedryl (1/2 -1 mg per pound of body weight for allergic
  
• aloe vera gel (burns)
  
• pack of guaze 4X4s
  
• Ascriptin or other enteric coated aspirin

About The Author
Laura Anderson is a veterinary technician with a 15 year history as a veterinary office manager and emergency technician. She founded Puppys-Place to help new puppy owners find a compatible lifestyle with their new friends.