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Dog owners can treat minor injuries for their pets if they have the appropriate remedies, tools, and equipment available. The following items were included in a first aid kit that the Cincinnati Veterinary Medical Association gave to police dog handlers at a recent workshop. A home first aid kit needs many of the same items. |
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| Paperwork, including the dog's health record, medications, local and national poison control numbers, regular veterinary clinic hours and telephone numbers, and emergency clinic hours and telephone number. |
Gauze sponges -- 50 four-by-four inch sponges, two per envelope Triple antibiotic ointment Rubbing alcohol Ear syringe -- two ounce capacity Ace self-adhering athletic bandage -- three-inch width White petroleum jelly (Vaseline or similar) Eye wash Sterile, non-adherent pads Pepto Bismol tablets Generic Benadryl capsules -- 25mg, for allergies Hydrocortisone acetate -- one percent cream Sterile stretch gauze bandage -- three inches by four yards Buffered aspirin Dermicil hypoallergenic cloth tape one inch by 10 yards Hydrogen peroxide Kaopectate tablets maximum strength Bandage scissors Custom splints Vet Rap bandage Other suggested items were: Blanket Tweezers Muzzle Hemostats Rectal thermometer Ziplock bags |
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