What's in your dog's first aid kit?

February 28, 2016

Here are some Amazing things I use often ... So many have asked me about my canine medicine kit. Yes, it's geared to Bulldogs but can be used for ANY breed -- Bulldogs and MORE -- any Woof !!

Medications List

Buffered Aspirin (DO NOT give Tylenol )- Use to relieve minor aches and pains due to injury or arthritis
Dosage: One adult tablet for each 50lbs of dog weight (once every 8 hours).

Some VETS will offer just 1 Baby aspirin ( 81mg ) every 8 to 12 hrs for minor pain

Vaseline or BAG Balm

Desitin - Use for minor skin irritations, keeping skin folds dry, and minor sunburn-- Careful if using near eyes

Coagulant (styptic powder) - Use to stop bleeding caused by cutting into the quick when trimming nails

Antibiotic ointment or Neosporin

Hydrogen peroxide - Use to induce vomiting
Dosage: 1 tsp per 10lbs of dog weight, repeat once in 15 minutes if necessary (to induce vomiting)

Antidiarrheal (Kaopectate) - Use to treat diarrhea
Dosage: Kaopectate = 1sp for each 20lbs of dog every 4 hours-

Antiemetic (Pepto-Bismol) - Use to control vomiting and diarrhea
Dosage: Pepto Bismol = 1 tsp per 20lbs of dog weight every 4 hours

Real Lemon - plastic lemon ( juice inside ) - Use to clear phlegm from the Bulldog's throat and ease breathing
Dosage: squirt liberally into the side of mouth and throat

Cough medicine (Triaminic) - Use to control a cough and as expectorant
Dosage: Triaminic = 1 tsp per 20lbs of dog weight every 4-6 hours (short-term use only)

Antiseptic solution- Hibiclens

Ophthalmic ointment (non-steroid) - ( Terramycin Ophthalmic Ointment )

Antihistamine (Benadryl) - Use for allerigic reactions and bee/wasp stings
Dosage: Benadryl = 1 - 2 mg per 1lb of dog weight up to 50 mg

Bulldogs and other Flat-faced dogs -- MAKE sure you have a cool mat or cool collar on board .. Will take the temp of the dog down 10 degrees instantly when they are overheating.

Marie's First Aid Kit -- Some of my Favorites !!!

First Aid Equipment List

Roll of 1" first aid tape
2"-3" gauze rolls
Ace bandage
Blunt nose scissors
Tefla pads
Cotton balls
Blanket
Syringes (without needles) - for irrigation or oral medications
Tweezers
digital thermometer
Nail trimmers

Yes, you see NuVET Plus in my kit..

All my personal dogs and Doggie Clients take 1-2 NuVET wafers per day ...

learn more here Use order code

81098 if you call in for the Discount 1-800-474-7044

www.nuvet.com/81098

Need help with your First aid kit?

Just e-mail Marie at

mpmaltese@gmail.com

My disclaimer for this site:
Marie Peppers, Experience Licensed Nurse Trained in Holistic Pet Health; Supplements certifications* My comments to your questions are not to be used "in lieu of" veterinarian's advice ( ** I can work along with your Veterinarian on recipes for home cooking )

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