Dog first aid

[Project hermes]

So me and my wife and picking up a 10 week old german Shepard mix from the local shelter tomorrow. I grew up with a small dog so never had a dog to take on hikes and such. I am military so I have some decent emergency first aid training and I’ve done some research and had some on the job medical accidents so I feel like I have human first aid pretty good but I know nothing about animal first aid any tips, good YouTube videos anything like that y’all can help me with. I’m also looking for a good kit to keep in the truck?

 

[Sparksalot]

Good topic! I’ve been thinking about this recently too. Especially being in the middle of nowhere with a very large dog. I found a doggie first aid kit at my local pet store. Lots of familiar items, but heavy on gauze and dressings instead of adhesive bandages.

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[Sparksalot]

Btw, congrats on the puppy. My copilot is also a rescue, she’s been with me since New Year’s Eve and even has her own seat in my Tahoe.

 

[J.W.]

Congrats on the new family member! I would also like to know more about first aid for pets. Hey @Michael Do we have any Veterinarians on the forum?

 

[Project hermes]

Here she is the navigator. (my wife is the co pilot) I think ill stick to maps for nav though she only leads me to the treat aisle at the pet store. Vet said she'll get to about 50lbs good thing I have a crew cab

 

[MuckSavage]

Talk to your Vet for ideas on what to put in a 1st aid kit. Mine was helpful putting a kit together. And, as it applies to a human kit, you get to put hands on every item so you know what you have. As mentioned above, mines heavy on gauze. I've added a clotting gel, Benadryl, Ascription (Buffered Aspirin), eye wash, etc.

 

[John Smith]

My dog first aid kit mainly consists of:
- pointed tweezers
- tick tweezers
- desinfectant
- scissors
- lots of gauze
- adhesive bandages
- a small flashlight
- and activated charcoal in case of poisoning

 

[Offroadtails]

think about taking a dog carry harness along as part of the kit if you hike a distance way from your vehicle.

 

[Sparksalot]

think about taking a dog carry harness along as part of the kit if you hike a distance way from your vehicle.

Not exactly sure what you mean?

 

[Offroadtails]

Not exactly sure what you mean?

the attached photo came from fidoprotection.com, last year I went hiking and one of my two dogs got overheated and decided to rest in the shade to cool off. we rested and she drank most all of the water we brought alone. So it got me looking for a way to carry them out if they got injuries as well. I hope this helps.

 

[MuckSavage]

@Offroadtails makes a good point & it reminds me of something I keep in mind during pheasant season. For every mile I walk, my dogs RUN 5 miles.
They will get overheated & fatigued

 

[Sparksalot]

the attached photo came from fidoprotection.com, last year I went hiking and one of my two dogs got overheated and decided to rest in the shade to cool off. we rested and she drank most all of the water we brought alone. So it got me looking for a way to carry them out if they got injuries as well. I hope this helps.

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Interesting, thanks for sharing. I'm not sure I could carry my dog any distance. I affectionately call her the puppyhorse.

 

[Offroadtails]

Interesting, thanks for sharing. I'm not sure I could carry my dog any distance. I affectionately call her the puppyhorse.

If you go to the site, you can see pics where 2 people are “strapped“ together. But it sounds like you would need another option.

be safe,

 

[Gary Stevens]

This is the most important thing you should carry along with gauze. Adhesive tape will NOT work.

 

[Offroadtails]

This is the most important thing you should carry along with gauze. Adhesive tape will NOT work.

I will add this to their packs.

 

[John Smith]

This is the most important thing you should carry along with gauze. Adhesive tape will NOT work.

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That's what I meant by "adhesive bandage".

 

[Seamoss]

Dont forget hydrogen peroxide for wound cleaning and to induce vomiting in a pinch. If you really get out there, we always take a bit of amoxicillin to fight infection should you be unable to get to a vet. Had a dog almost lose a foot a few years back from the smallest cut that got infected and swelled up over night.

 

[splatterdab]

the attached photo came from fidoprotection.com, last year I went hiking and one of my two dogs got overheated and decided to rest in the shade to cool off. we rested and she drank most all of the water we brought alone. So it got me looking for a way to carry them out if they got injuries as well. I hope this helps.

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Yes, agree especially if you spend time in wilderness or remote areas. I'm on our county K9 search team and a K9 carry device is essential and hopefully will not be needed.

 

[Offroadtails]

the attached photo came from fidoprotection.com, last year I went hiking and one of my two dogs got overheated and decided to rest in the shade to cool off. we rested and she drank most all of the water we brought alone. So it got me looking for a way to carry them out if they got injuries as well. I hope this helps.

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Yes, agree especially if you spend time in wilderness or remote areas. I'm on our county K9 search team and a K9 carry device is essential and hopefully will not be needed.

I received one for Christmas. I have not tried it out yet but hopefully I will never need to use it on my pups.

 

[grubworm]

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