First Aid Kit for Dogs

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I carry a first aid kit with me in the truck for my hunting partner. I like to keep it simple. I don't want a 30 lbs duffle bag with every piece of equipment for every situation. That being said, I think we can always learn from one another. What works for you and why? Here's a photo of what is in my kit.

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Celox bleed stop always with me. Granules bandage and applicator. I've seen it save lives. Large hemostats in the truck and small ones with me if the dog is with me for cactus. Plus all the basics.
 
I'd add to above asprine, staple gun, sutchers, tape, eye wash, superglue, muzzle, cold spray or pack, superglue, tricare wound care, clean rags, drain tubes, hydrogen peroxide, antibiotics, olive oil, & neosporine.

I have a small basic kit that goes with me if I go in deep, my big kit stays in the truck. I'd like to get an ear scope with an extractor for those damn fox tails.

Had to staple & stitch a cur a week ago we had everything out it looked like we had an entire EMT unit with us.....damn pig had the dogs intestines hanging out washed him up and went to work. He was running around the next day like nothing happend drain tubes and all. Now I need to replenish some supplies.

I wish we could get some pain killers for the dogs just incase it's really bad and the dog needs some relief.

If you own a hunting dog you'll learn more about dogs and how to patch them up than you ever thought you'd know.
 
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MJB said:
I'd add to above asprine, staple gun, sutchers, tape, eye wash, superglue, muzzle, cold spray or pack, superglue, tricare wound care, clean rags, drain tubes, hydrogen peroxide, antibiotics, olive oil, & neosporine.

I have a small basic kit that goes with me if I go in deep, my big kit stays in the truck. I'd like to get an ear scope with an extractor for those damn fox tails.

Had to staple & stitch a cur a week ago we had everything out it looked like we had an entire EMT unit with us.....damn pig had the dogs intestines hanging out washed him up and went to work. He was running around the next day like nothing happend drain tubes and all. Now I need to replenish some supplies.

I wish we could get some pain killers for the dogs just incase it's really bad and the dog needs some relief.

If you own a hunting dog you'll learn more about dogs and how to patch them up than you ever thought you'd know.
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My dog was limping around a few months ago and the vet prescribed him a pain killer. Knowing he's a bird dog the vet gave me 3x what was needed so I would have some left over for the hunt season.
 
Steve, I think you touched on something that struck a chord. You said the dog gets the same first aid kit as you do, which made me think "I don't even have one for me!" Considering most of my bird dog work is in the hills, about 2 hours to the nearest hospital, with zero cell service, I've beefed up my first aid kit and most of the items work for the pooch as well. Thanks for everyone's input.

One question. Why Bendaryl? I have some and could easily add it but I've never needed it. One day we were quail hunting and Kaiser put his nose in stinging nettles. I just used my sleeve and scraped them out and he was off running around like nothing ever happened. Maybe at the end of the day when his adrenaline wore off he could have used some. Thoughts?
 
Benadryl is good for rattlesnake bites. You want to use the gel cap type and administer 1 milligram for each pound of the dogs weight. The gel caps should be broken open in the dogs mouth so that can begin working more quickly. another item to consider is an afro hair pick or steel tooth comb for removing cholla cactus balls.
 
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"Cactus Balls" is the name of my new band....lol

All kidding aside, good info in this thread for dog hunters
 
Good tips here fellas. My usual is simple first aid kit. Alcohol and Hydrogen peroxide. I like this stuff called bedatine. For minor cuts and scratches and the animal blue stuff.
 
MJB said:
I'd add to above asprine, staple gun, sutchers, tape, eye wash, superglue, muzzle, cold spray or pack, superglue, tricare wound care, clean rags, drain tubes, hydrogen peroxide, antibiotics, olive oil, & neosporine.

I have a small basic kit that goes with me if I go in deep, my big kit stays in the truck. I'd like to get an ear scope with an extractor for those damn fox tails.

Had to staple & stitch a cur a week ago we had everything out it looked like we had an entire EMT unit with us.....damn pig had the dogs intestines hanging out washed him up and went to work. He was running around the next day like nothing happend drain tubes and all. Now I need to replenish some supplies.

I wish we could get some pain killers for the dogs just incase it's really bad and the dog needs some relief.

If you own a hunting dog you'll learn more about dogs and how to patch them up than you ever thought you'd know.
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Hard core Mark. Serious patch work !!!!!
 
I would add staple gun and staples, as well as superglue, rags, and a muzzle as well. Good post Mark. And fox tails don't get me started on them, they can be a killer if they get in a dogs nose or too deep in ears.

Glad to hear you were out running some hogs Mark. I had a good hunt with the dogs two weeks ago too. Give me a call sometime, and take care.

MJB said:
I'd add to above asprine, staple gun, sutchers, tape, eye wash, superglue, muzzle, cold spray or pack, superglue, tricare wound care, clean rags, drain tubes, hydrogen peroxide, antibiotics, olive oil, & neosporine.

I have a small basic kit that goes with me if I go in deep, my big kit stays in the truck. I'd like to get an ear scope with an extractor for those damn fox tails.

Had to staple & stitch a cur a week ago we had everything out it looked like we had an entire EMT unit with us.....damn pig had the dogs intestines hanging out washed him up and went to work. He was running around the next day like nothing happend drain tubes and all. Now I need to replenish some supplies.

I wish we could get some pain killers for the dogs just incase it's really bad and the dog needs some relief.

If you own a hunting dog you'll learn more about dogs and how to patch them up than you ever thought you'd know.
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