Dogs are a great companion and yet they get hurt or fall ill sometimes. They can be a little too exuberant with playmates in the park or get over excited and have an accident on their daily walk. This is why it is necessary to have a complete first-aid kit for your dog. This kit will ensure you are prepared to care for Fido when he needs it the most. Following are essentials you need to carry in your dog first-aid kit:
o Antibiotic ointment -- This specific cream is essential to help prevent any infection from developing in the wounds your dog has suffered. Using this cream will allow your dog to heal without any further repercussions.
Scissors- Scisssors are useful for cutting hair, or possibly trimming down a bandage that you have at home to the correct size for your dogs injury. Scissors — If your dog has matted fur or needs a bandage, scissors will help you get the job done.
After all, what good is a first-aid kit for your dog if it does not have everything you need? Check out a few important additional items that you might like to have available in your dog first aid kit so that it is well stocked and ready!
Emergency blanket – An emergency blanket can be a lightweight and foldable kind of insulated wrap for carrying if the dog gets injured during winter. If a dog is in shock, or feeling poorly it can soon become very cold so keeping them warm needs to be addressed.
Examine The Injury – First, determine how bad your dog’s injury is. Whether or not you should handle it on your own : we really wish there was a way to treat this at home for my pet so they doent have tonSee the vet!
Monitor YOUR DOG — Following wound treatment, closely observe your dog patrols to ensure that the injury is made right. Check that they are being cared for appropriately and monitored to heal well without any swelling or redness overtaking the area, pointing towards an infection.