What items do I need for a pet first aid kit?
Morieka Johnson and her dog Lulu know all too well about emergencies.
Q: My dog got into a fight with a neighbor’s dog. I spent about $500 and half a day at the emergency clinic one Saturday. Lesson learned — it’s time to have a better emergency plan. What first aid items do I need in case there is another dog emergency? 
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if dog gets diarrea 1 boil skinless chichen .. also one half cup of rice n mix together.if wont eat add 4 tablespoons chicken broth.. it also helps an upset stomic.. pick up the water n give them plain tea 1 cup at a time. usually 2 cups should survice. i boil 1 cup of pediolite for 1 min . n a small tea bag . the pediolite is clear like water/no flavor/ helps to keep the dog from dehidrating.if no improvement in 8 hrs. call ur vet n seek there advice..if puppy wait 4 hrs.before seekink.... More
Sorry, but charcoal does NOT induce vomiting!!! It absorbs nasty stuff and helps carry it out with other waste products. Call your vet before giving your pet something for poisoning. If you do not have a 24/7 emergency service with your vet, find the number for the closest one NOW, so you have it on hand. Like kids, I have found that pets like to get into emergency situations at nights, weekends, and holidays. Please be very careful to know what cats and dogs tolerate. Both can be killed by a.... More
... and read this item to compare notes :)
I found the dog first aid kit list in It's a Vegan Dog's Life and teamed up with the author to sell the kits: http://www.etsy.com/listing/46751847/doggy-first-aid-kit
http://1aidkit.com/product_large-pet-first-aid-kit-44pc-p56948.html - for all pets. For my cats and dogs ;)
Bought this kit two months ago - used for 3 times. Bleeding and diarrhea - can be fixed without problems. Mandatory thing in the arsenal of any lover of animals. Especially if you have not just dogs.
My dog ingested rat poisoning one time and we were lucky enough to catch him in the act, when I called the emergency vet they told me to make him drink Peroxide until he vomited........He is a very large dog (150 lbs.) and after 2 bottles I called them back and said it wasn't working, they said keep giving it to him and walk him around til he vomits....it took awhile but it worked. Saved the dog and no costly vet bill for me
....make a 150 lb dog (or any dog, for that matter) drink hydrogen peroxide???
If you have a large breed of dog (labs, goldens, shepherds) make sure to take your dog to the vet ASAP for stomach issues when they are attempts to vomit and acting weird. Push on their stomach and see if they look uncomfortable or whine. It could be twisted gut which is often deadly if untreated.
You are headlining this article as emergency help for 'PETS", and yet it specifically for dogs. If I'm not mistaken, Benedryl will kill a cat. Please be more specific as to what is safe for dogs vs. cats. When in doubt, call your vet before administering emergency aid, or you can do more harm than good.
That would be "Cone" of Shame, not "Crown" of Shame...
...I do not like the cone of shame... ;)
Great info for dog owners, but what about cats?????
If it is really hot and you think your dog is overheating you can rub rubbing alcohol on the insides of their ear flaps and in their "armpits" and it will help cool the dog off as alcohol evaporates really fast. Alcohol is probably one of the most important items for "emergency" situations.
Alcohol rubs aren't effective for people or pets. Put a few ice cubes in a baggie and hold that against the inner areas where you can normally feel a pulse - groin, armpits, or throat. That will cool them off quickly. If the ice is too cold (against an area that doesn't have much fur), you can put it in a towel or t-shirt.
