DOGGY FIRST AID KIT and DRUG DOSAGES DISCLAIMER: All information contained herein is for informational, educational, and awareness purposes only. This should not be considered medical or professional advice, therefore, please discuss all health concerns with a trained, licensed, and qualified professional. NEVER USE tylenol First Aid Kit What you should have on hand: Thermometer - digital is best Scissors Tweezers Penlight Magnifying glass (hand-held) Tongue depressors - act as splints, clear an animal's airway, look for a foreign body in the mouth Silver nitrate sticks to stop bleeding or Quick stop - e.g. from bleeding nail Assorted bandages and dressings - bandage cut pad or paw, can be used as a pressure bandage to stop bleeding or as a muzzle Adhesive tape White wash cloths Cotton wool/Cotton buds Q-tips Elastic Wrap Syringe Bottle sterile water Eye flush solution (sterile saline)- rinse any foreign body from the eyes. Hydrogen peroxide - antiseptic and to induce vomiting Alcohol Swabs Triple antibiotic ointment KY Jelly Liquid soap - to rinse off any chemicals or pesticides from the skin Pure gylcerine - for constipation in a puppy 1/4 cc Pure Pumpkin - for constipation in an adult 1 tsp Pepcid - upset belly 1 cc or 1/2 tsp Pepto Bismol - upset belly 1 cc or 1/2 tsp Baby Benadryl - bee sting or alergy or stress from puppy shots 1 cc or 1/2-1 tsp for up to 10lb dog Baby liquid asprin or tablet - for fever or pain 1/2 cc or 1/4-1/2 tablet Emotrol - to stop throwing up 1 cc or 1/2 tsp Hydrogen peroxide - induce vomiting 1cc or 1/2 tsp repeat 15 min later if needed Nutracal Nutridrops Karo Syrup Benebac Pedilite Rebound YOUR VETS NUMBER YOUR ER VETS NUMBER hope this helps please anyone add to this |
Rebound is for replacing electrolites - it comes in chicken or beef flavor Benebac is A palatable, concentrated source of live naturally occurring digestive bacteria found in the intestinal tract. For any time an animal experience stress from changing nutritional or environmental conditions. |
I took a Pet Emergency class...and got EMT credits too! :D This is what they recommended. Sorry if there are repeats. Sterile gauze/dressing 3 % Hydrogen Peroxide Adhesive Bandages (i.e. Pet Wrap) Adhesive Tape Rectal Thermometer Cold Packs Grooming Clippers Artificial tears/eyewash Penlight Blanket Antiseptic Cream Eye dropper (to administer medications) Tweezers Scissors K-Y Jelly Quik-stop (styptic powder) Rubber Gloves Leather Gloves 10cc Syringe Bulb Syringe |
I would add a couple of things to the list: Number for the Poison control And a Hot Water Bottle - for ice cubes in case of heat exhaustion If you don't have Quickstop or silver Nitrate, you can use cornstarch for bleeding from a torn nail or something like that. |
For taking a temp, dip the thermometer in the KY Jelly for easy glide into the rectum...buy the digital thermometer at walgreens, walmart or any super store. |
Here's a list of Poisonous Foods for dogs: http://www.mhhs.net/poisonous%20foods%20for%20dogs.htm and plants http://www.dogpack.com/health/poisonplants.htm |
101-102.5 is pretty much the normal temperature for a dog....baby aspirin can be given for fever...however, it is always good practice to check with your vet. dropping below normal, along with diarrhea is an indication of enteritis. |
** Home Emergency Kit for Dogs and Cats ** (Drug dosages taken from Veterinary Forum, October 2001) * 1. Thermometer: Use Vaseline or mineral oil as a lubricant and take the temperature in the rectum. Normal temperature: DOGS = 100.0 — 102.0, CATS = 101.5 — 102.5 * 2. Anti-diarrheals: Pepto-Bismol (Bismuth Subsalicylate) DOGS: 1 ml per 5 pounds up to 4 times per day. Note: May cause dark stools. CATS: Only use under veterinary supervision. Imodium A-D (Loperamide 2 mg Tablets or 1 mg/5 ml liquid) DOGS: 1-2 ml of liquid per 10 pounds or 1-2 tablets per 50 pounds orally up to 3 times a day. Kaopectate (Kaolin-pectin) DOGS: 5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoons) per 10 pounds orally 3-4 times per day. CATS: Same dose as for dogs. * 3. Pain relievers: Buffered Aspirin (325 mg Adult tablets of 65 mg Baby Aspirin) DOGS: 15 pounds or less — gve 1/4 adult or 1 baby aspirin orally once or twice a day. 15-30 pounds — give 1/2 adult tablet orally once or twice a day. 30 pounds or more — give I adult tablet orally 1-2 times a day! CATS: Do not use aspirin in cats! DO NOT give Aspirin in conjunction with any other NSAID! Orudis (Ketoprofen 12.5 mg Tablets) CAUTION: Use with care in pets with kidney problems! DOGS: 5-10 pounds — give 1’4 tablet orally once a day. 10-25 pounds — give 1/2 tablet orally once a day. 25-50 pounds — give 1 tablet orally once a day. Over 50 pounds — give 2 tablets orally once a day. CATS: 1/4 -1/2 tablet orally once a day. DO NOT USE: Tylenol (‘Acetaminophen), Advil (‘Ibuprofen) or Aleve (Naproxen)!! * 4. Antacids: Tagamet-HB 2000 (Cimetidine 200 mg Tablets) DOGS: 10-20 pounds — give 114 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. 20-40 pounds give 1/2 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. Over 40 pounds — give 1 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. CATS: Give 1/4 tablet orally’2-3 times a day. Pepcid A_c (Famotidine 10 mg Tablets) DOGS: Under 10 pounds — give 1/4 tablet orally once or twice a day. 10-20 pounds — give 1/2 tablet orally once or twice a day. 20-40 pounds — give 1 tablet orally 1-2 times a day Over 40 pounds — give 1 1/2 tablet orally 1-2 times a day. CATS: Give 172-I tablet orally once a day. Zantac 75 (Ranitidine 75 mg Tablets) DOGS: 20-40 pounds — give 1/4 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. 40-70 pounds — give 1/2 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. Over 70 pounds — give 1 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. CATS: Only use under veterinary supervision. * 5. Antitussives: Robitussin DM (Dextromorphan 10 iTlg/5 ml DOGS: 2 1/2-5 ml (1/2-1 teaspoon) per 10 pounds orally 3 times a day for cough. CATS: Only use under veterinary supervision. *6. Antihistamines: Benadryl (Diphenhydramine 25 mg Tablets or 12.5 mg/5 ml liquid) May cause drowsiness or hyper-excitability! DOGS: 1/2-1 tsp for up to a 10lb dog (liquid Benadryl) or 1-2mg per pound (oral pill) every 4-6 hours. CATS: Same dose as for dogs. Chlor-Trimeton 4-Hour Allergy (Chiorpheniramine 4 mg Tablets) DOGS: 1 tablet orally 1-3 times a day. CATS: 1/2 tablet orally once or twice a day. * 7. Laxatives: Metamucil (Psyllium) DOGS: 1-6 teaspoons sprinkled on or mixed into food. Give once or twice a day. CATS: 1/2-1 1/2 teaspoons sprinkled or or mixed into food. Give once or twice a day. Milk of Magnesia (Magnesium hydroxide) CAUTION: Do not use long term! Do not use in heart patients! DOGS: 5-10 nfl (1-2 teaspoons) orally once or twice a day. CATS: 1-5 ml (1/4-1 teaspoon) orally once or twice a day. Ducolax (Bisacodyl 10 mg Tablets) CAUTION: Do not use long term! Do not crush tablets! DOGS: 1-2 tablets orally, or 1-3 pediatric suppositories rectally once a day. CATS: 1 tablet orally, or 1 pediatric suppository rectally once a day. Unsweetened Canned Pumpkin DOGS: 1-6 teaspoons orally once or twice a day. CATS: 1-2 teaspoons orally once or twice a day. NEVER USE: Ex-Lax (‘Phenolophatein) or Fleet enemas (Phosphate solutions)! * 8. Emetics: Hydrogen Peroxide DOGS: 5-25 ml (1-5 teaspoons) per 10 pounds orally repeated every 15 minutes, if necessary, to induce vomiting. CATS: Same dose as for dogs. Syrup Ipecac DOGS: 5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoons) per 10 pounds orally repeated every 15 minutes, if necessary, to induce vomiting CATS: 1-2 teaspoons orally repeated every 15 minutes, if necessary, to induce vomiting * 9. Antiemetics: Dramamine (Dimenhydrinate 50 rng Tablets) DOGS: 1/4-1 tablet orally 1-3 times a day for motion sickness or vomiting. CATS: 1/4 tablet orally 1-3 times a day for motion sickness. * 10. Karo Syrup: Use in small breed dogs to treat for low blood sugar. Give a few drops on the tongue or gums if your pet is suddenly week and has not eaten for a while CALL YOUR VETERINARIAN IF NO RESPONSE IS SEEN WITHIN 5 MINUTES! * 11. Miscellaneous: Neosporin or Aloe for minor cuts and scrapes. Cotton balls, bandage material and tape for treating wounds, If your pet has been injured and is very painful, you may need to use a piece of cloth or an old belt to tic around the muzzle to prevent biting. Heavy towels or pillow cases can be used to transport cats. Never feed: ham, chocolate, onions, grapes(among other things) — they cause life-threatening illness! |
Excellent informative article about giving Benadryl to pets (thanks MimiMomo): Benadryl For Dogs | Veterinary Place |
Download Red Cross First Aid apps here: Mobile Apps | American Red Cross |
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