First Aid kit

I saw that some of the dog supply places sell a book/dvd combo on canine first aid. Anybody have first-hand experience, or a recommendation on one of those?

I just got the postcard that my mutts are due for shots. I thought I would also ask about the skin stapler when we see the vet. It would be good to be prepared, but I don't want to do more harm than good. :eek:
 
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kenobi_fan said:
I've been looking at building a kit and I came across this one. What do you guys think? Does this cover everything? What else would it need? What isn't necessary? Better to assemble your own kit? Thanks.
http://www.lcsupply.com/Premium-Sporting-Dog-1st-Aid-Kit/productinfo/PFAK/
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As before--pretty basic and expensive--you can build a better kit yourself with help from vet and this forum--jmo

But thank you--your post got me looking through mine and re-stocking--and cleaning out old junk and adding new----
 
I too believe you can build your own for less money. To be truthful, I've never carried much with me. The most common problem is a bad cut from fencing or a piece of metal. For this a stapler and some EMT Gel will generally do the trick. If you get a stapler make sure you also get the tool to remove the staples. I see this kit did not have a staple remover in it. If you are hunting in Porky country you will something to pull the quills with. A good Leatherman should do the trick.

I think if you had the following you would be pretty well covered:
Stapler
Staple Remover
EMT Gel
Hydrogen Peroxide
Vet Wrap
Gauze Pads
Roll of First Aid or Athletic Tape
 
david0311

Dakotazeb said:
I too believe you can build your own for less money. To be truthful, I've never carried much with me. The most common problem is a bad cut from fencing or a piece of metal. For this a stapler and some EMT Gel will generally do the trick. If you get a stapler make sure you also get the tool to remove the staples. I see this kit did not have a staple remover in it. If you are hunting in Porky country you will something to pull the quills with. A good Leatherman should do the trick.

I think if you had the following you would be pretty well covered:
Stapler
Staple Remover
EMT Gel
Hydrogen Peroxide
Vet Wrap
Gauze Pads
Roll of First Aid or Athletic Tape
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No argument with with all of the above--I add Super Glue, Rymadyl, (carpaprofin)
 
david0311 said:
No argument with with all of the above--I add Super Glue, Rymadyl, (carpaprofin)
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I do carry some Rimadyl for my older dog. If you have a stapler and EMT Gel you probably wouldn't need the Super Glue. I've tried to use Super Glue on wounds and didn't have good luck. Staples work better for an open wound. But if it works then throw a tube in.
 
david0311

Dakotazeb said:
I do carry some Rimadyl for my older dog. If you have a stapler and EMT Gel you probably wouldn't need the Super Glue. I've tried to use Super Glue on wounds and didn't have good luck. Staples work better for an open wound. But if it works then throw a tube in.
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I cut my previous post off--(some would say probably for the best) However I also carry a stapler, ascription(malox coated asprin( anti-biotic pills ( from vet),ear wash,eye wash(plain old saline solution) alcohol,raw honey,immodium/pepto tablets,vasaline,

Also double up on the emergency stuff--gauze,wrap tape ect.

Zeb--if I can could get a hold of you next time I go through Watertown--I'll buy--:cheers:
 
david0311 said:
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Zeb--if I can could get a hold of you next time I go through Watertown--I'll buy--:cheers:
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Let me know when you're coming through and I'll PM you my phone number.

One other item in the kit: Eye Ointment so soothe the scratched and irritated eyes.
 
I had the pups in for their annual shots today, and since I was so inspired by the first-aid thread, I brought my kit in and talked to the vet about emergency first aid. WELL worth the time, and she also suggested some other things I didn't already have, and gave me some general guidelines for what is a true emergency, and what I can fully treat on my own. I feel a lot more confident about dealing with an emergency situation if necessary.

If you haven't done this, you might consider having a similar conversation with your dogs' vet. Personally, I feel like I am better prepared now.
 
Toad said:
I had the pups in for their annual shots today, and since I was so inspired by the first-aid thread, I brought my kit in and talked to the vet about emergency first aid. WELL worth the time, and she also suggested some other things I didn't already have, and gave me some general guidelines for what is a true emergency, and what I can fully treat on my own. I feel a lot more confident about dealing with an emergency situation if necessary.

If you haven't done this, you might consider having a similar conversation with your dogs' vet. Personally, I feel like I am better prepared now.
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thanks for sharing. I'm glad this thread has sparked some interest as many times first aid can be forgotten when were all concentrating on conditioning and training as the season approaches.
 
Toad said:
I had the pups in for their annual shots today, and since I was so inspired by the first-aid thread, I brought my kit in and talked to the vet about emergency first aid. WELL worth the time, and she also suggested some other things I didn't already have, and gave me some general guidelines for what is a true emergency, and what I can fully treat on my own. I feel a lot more confident about dealing with an emergency situation if necessary.

If you haven't done this, you might consider having a similar conversation with your dogs' vet. Personally, I feel like I am better prepared now.
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Toad I did that too about 7 years ago after a pretty bad accident to one of my britts in SD. I now have a pretty extensive background dog triage now. I carry everything from pepto to Rymadal and Sutures to staples.

The best think I did was talk to a good vet that knows working dog injuries and illnesses.

BTW..that britt ran into a barbed wire fence and just about cut her tongue our of her mouth:eek:. Had to drive to speacialist vet in KC. Cost $1400.00, but she lived and was hunting again in 3 weeks:thumbsup:
If you can visit with you vet. It may say you or your dog alot of pain.

Kick'em Up
 
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