Dogs are like people in some ways. One thing they have in common with us is that sometimes they have medical emergencies. Your dog’s natural curiosity can lead it into danger and that is not good. If your dog gets into trouble, it will need you to help out.

Your dog will need you to be his emergency help until you can get the dog to the vet. Many of the medical problems a dog can have are similar to those people have. If you keep some basic supplies on hand it will make effective treatment of your dog easier.

The first item to have in your doggy first aid kid is gauze. You want several rolls of gauze and also tape to affix it with. These can be used to slow or stop bleeding. There are also blood clotting topical products that can be worthwhile.

For cleaning your dog’s wounds, nothing beats hydrogen peroxide. You also need to keep the dog warm and secure to prevent shock so a clean blanket is a good idea. Your first aid kit will also need, at minimum, antibiotic gel, safety scissors, tweezers, elastic bandages, absorbent cotton, and a rectal thermometer. Tuck in some antihistamines too in case of wasp or bee sting.

Learn the basic techniques of first aid. Then, tuck the relevant medical numbers into the medical kit. Your vet’s number is critical. You also want to ask your vet what to do if there is a medical emergency involving your pet in the middle of the night.

He may tell you how best to reach him after hours. He may also suggest that you go to an after hours veterinary clinic. These clinics are becoming more popular and easier to find and for good reason. They stay open most if not all night, and function like a pet emergency room. If you live near a pet emergency center, keep their phone number in your kit also.

You may also want to keep a muzzle in your kit. Even if your dog is very friendly and even-tempered, it may snap or even bite if it is hurt or frightened.

Don’t give your dog Tylenol. It’s not safe. Instead, ask your vet what painkiller to keep on hand in case your dog needs pain management, and put this medicine into your kit.

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