Important Phone Numbers •      Veterinary clinic phone number and directions to the clinic •      Emergency clinic phone number and directions •      Poison control center phone numbers Equipment and Supplies •      Muzzle, or roll of gauze for making a muzzle •      Magnifying glass •      Scissors •      Tweezers •      Nail clippers and metal nail file •      Styptic powder or sticks, Kwik Stop, or cornstarch •      Penlight •      Nylon slip leash •      Eye dropper or oral syringe •      Cotton swabs •      Cotton balls •      Clean towels - cloth and paper •      Rectal thermometer •      Lubricant such as mineral oil or KY Jelly (without spermicide) •      Disposable gloves •      Syringes of various sizes •      Needle-nose pliers or hemostats •      Grease-cutting dish soap •      Bitter Apple or other product to discourage licking •      Pet carrier •      Towel or blanket to use as a stretcher, another to keep your dog warm during transport (some pharmacies and camping outlets carry a thermal blanket) •      Cold packs and heat packs (wrap in towel before using) •      Stethoscope

Bandaging Materials •      Square gauze of various sizes - some sterile •      Non-stick pads •      First aid tape - both paper (easily comes off of skin) and adhesive types •      Bandage rolls - gauze and Vetwrap •      Band-Aids (for humans) Nutritional Support •      Rehydrating solution such as Gatorade or Pedialyte •      Nutritional supplement such as Nutri-Cal, Vitacal, or Nutristat •      High sugar source: Karo syrup Medicines* •      Wound disinfectant such as Betadine or Nolvasan •      Triple antibiotic ointment for skin •      Antibiotic ophthalmic ointment for eyes, e.g., Terramycin •      Eye wash solution •      Sterile saline •      Antidiarrheal medicine such as Pet Pectate •      Buffered or canine aspirin •      Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for allergic reactions •      Cortisone spray or cream, such as Itch Stop •      Ear cleaning solution •      Hydrogen peroxide (used to make a dog vomit) •      Activated charcoal to absorb ingested poisons (consult your veterinarian before using) *Watch the expiration dates on any medication, and replace as needed.

Click Here to see info on making an Evacuation Kit for your Dog This information is obtained from Peteducation.com. Holly Nash, DVM, MS Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc. Please remember to check with your vet on any and all health issues, as soon as possible.   This first aid information is specifically geared  towards dogs.  Please check your favorite search engine for information about cats, birds, fish, or any other animal or pet that needs emergency help. Tobyandelvis.com are not to be held accountable for any misuse of this information.