Essential first aid supplies for the hunting retriever.

Provided by our club Veterinarian, Michelle Wendell, DVM of Best Friends Animal Hospital

SUPPLIES FOR IN THE FIELD FIRST AID KITS FOR WORKING DOGS
* Critical supplies


Wound care and cleaning supplies
Sterile Eye Wash – 1-2 bottles*
Surgical Scrub Brush
Surgical Scrub*
Alcohol Prep Pads
Betadine
Hydrogen Peroxide*
KY Jelly, sterile
Triple Antibiotic Ointment with Lidocaine*
Hydrocortisone Cream*
Liquid Skin Glue*
Styptic Pencil
Bag balm

Bandage & splinting supplies
Co-hesive bandage*
Self-Adherant bandage*
2” Gauze Bandages*
Gauze Pads*
1” Adhesive Bandaging Tape*
½ pound rolled cotton or cast padding*
Cotton Swabs / Q-tips*
Cotton Balls *
Wooden Splints (3/4" x 6")

Medical tools
Hemostatic forceps (Surgical quality)*
Heavy Duty Bandage Scissors*
Thumb Forceps
Digital Thermometer with case*
Penlight
Suture Removal Scissors
Disposable Skin Stapler / staple remover
Latex tourniquet*
Nail Trimmer*
Tick remover
Pill Gun
Syringe*
10 c.c. Oral Applicator*
Slip Lead

Miscellaneous Supplies
Latex Exam Gloves*
Cold Compress
Ziploc Plastic Bags*
Newspaper*
Duct Tape*
Large Absorbent Towels*
Silver Mylar Thermal Blanket (84" x 52")
K-9 Quencher Dog Rehydration Drink Mix
Karo Syrup or 50% Dextrose solution*
Skunk odor remover

Over the counter medications

Note: these OTC medications are not a substitute for veterinary care. Seriously ill animals should be transported to a veterinarian immediately. If your dog does not improve with these medications, you should seek veterinary care ASAP.

Benadryl 25mg (Diphenhydramine)
For allergic reactions, car sickness or light
sedation
Dose 1 tablet per 25# (1mg/lb) every 6-8 hours

Pepcid AC 10mg (Famotadine)
For minor upset stomach
Dose is 1 tablet per 20# once to twice daily

Immodium AD 2mg (Loperamide)
For minor or stress diarrhea
Dose 1 tablet per 40# every 8-12 hours as needed

Caution as some dogs are hypersensitive to this medication and be prone to hyper-excitement or tremors.

Ipacak
To induce vomiting.
Dose is adult dose on bottle for a 50# dog.

Advice from poison control or a veterinarian should be obtained before inducing vomiting when toxins have been ingested as vomiting is contraindicated with some toxins.

If vomiting does not occur, seek veterinary attention immediately. Caution should be taken as this medication can be toxic if vomiting does not occur.


Prescription drugs to discuss with your veterinarian
Anti-inflammatories
(Rimadyl, Metacam, Previcox)

Antibiotics
(Cephalexin/Keflex, Amoxicillin, SMZ-TMS, Metronidazole/Flagyl)

Sedatives (Acepromazine)

Antibiotic Eye Ointment or Drops
(BNP, Trioptic-P, Tobramycin, etc.) No steroids

Liter of Lactated Ringer’s Solution
or other balanced electrolyte solution, administration set & needles to administer subcutaneous fluids.

Books and Guides

Field Guide to Dog First Aid: Emergency Care for the Outdoor Dog (Wilderness Adventures Field Guides Series)
by Randy Acker, Jim Fergus, Christopher Smith (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1885106041

First Aid for the Active Dog
by Sid Gustafson
ISBN: 1577790553

Orvis Guide to Field Dog First Aid
by Charles Devinne, Chuck Vinne
ISBN: 157223315X