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dog first aid kits
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 12:16 am
by duke7581
what is the best first aid kit out there for hunting dogs for all those what if times. Is there one that has it all and if not which one do you use and what extra things have you added to them over the yrs that dont come in the kit but have been needed. need to put one together. also if there a good book out there explaining how what to do in situations. thanks Jiim
Re: dog first aid kits
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:28 am
by Gonzmg
I'll give a detailed list, not going into the reasons for each item, all the items are in my "vet box", because at one time or another I have needed, or wanted them.
Keep in mind this is my personal box, for my type of dogs, in the country I hunt. From my house its 35 miles to a vet, many places I hunt I am 3 to 6 hours or more from a vet. I am no vet, I just wanna do my best to keep a dog alive, if need be.
Dexamethazone
Ace
Rompum
Penn Procain G
needles
syringes
Nitra furazone spray, or cream
cornstarch (to stop bleedin)
Stitch kits (needle 24 inches of waxed thread, in a sterile pak)
Electrical tape
length of close line
Vet wrap
sterile Gause
Super glue
Needle nose pliers.
Scalpel w/ extra blades
I keep all of this in a plastic ammo can, in the back seat of my rig.I only take it out in the winter, so stuff don't freeze, but never run dogs with out my "vet box".
I hope to pack this stuff day after day ,year after year, and never need it, but the reality is, I use it from time to time, and glad to have the stuff.
I have other stuff at the house,but my "box" is just a "first aid kit". I got this list from a buddy of mine but that is what I carry with me all the time.
Re: dog first aid kits
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:59 am
by Outlaw 3
Benadryll is a must have for me. We get a lot of dogs snake bit in training season.
Re: dog first aid kits
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 11:46 am
by chad85
i carry a staple gun, perizode, iodine plus alot that was listed above.
does benidrill work good for snake bites? is that for all snakes or just non poisonious
Re: dog first aid kits
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 12:06 pm
by Outlaw 3
Benadryll is for venomous snake bites. What happens to you or your dog when you are bit is an allergic reaction to the venom. Benadryll is an antihistamine which helps to slow down allergic reactions and keep them from having their full affect on the victim.
A staple gun is a must also.
Re: dog first aid kits
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:13 am
by bearhuntermatt
I was told by an older hunter something that he use to use before benadryll was a raw egg and milk. Just put the yoke in the milk and mix it up than have the dog drink it. It helps to kill the venom and reduce swelling to.