First Aid Kits

[vickieschessies]

With Hunting season just around the corner post what you have in your first aid kit for you and you dog. It might help others with things they or I may have forgotten.

In mine a power bar(for me and my dog) A small towel, a triple antibiotic salve. Vet wrap some gauze, Tweezer and Wonder Dust(this is great to stop bleeding and a good wound healer- this product found in Horse dept.)

[Spinach]

This is a very interesting topic.

I'll be honest, I haven't carried any type of first aid kit in the field, I do have a tube of EMT that I picked up at Gander last year, other than that nothing....

This will be on the top of my list of things to buy for this season.

Lets hear what you all carry, so I can put one together for myself.

[jigglestick]

we have a very nice first aid kit that was donated for door prizes at the russ and judy barbeque. it will come in handy with my kids ::)

[Joe]

I wish I had some of that Wonder dust three years ago when my lab split his paw open and the only thing I had was an extra pair of socks for bandages. Everything worked out alright, but I have been carrying a first aid kit ever since. That EMT gel seals a wound well also. The stuff is like sap with in a few seconds.?

Most of the things you find in a typical first aid kit will work for your dog also. You may want to through in some Benadryl for any allergic reactions and Kaopectate in case your pup eats something that doesn't agree with him.

[Mayfly]

I don't have this in mine yet but I am ordering one....It is a skin stapler:



I was talking to a Doc in the ER last year and we were talking about our dogs. We talked about various injuries that have occured etc..etc... He mentioned that he always carrys one of these. He actually had to use it once. His dog ripped his chest open so he stapled it shut, dressed the wound and then bandaged it. It makes sense and you can get them for under 20 bucks!


Also carry Hydrogen Peroxide.

If your dog gets into something all you need to do is get her/him to drink a bit of this and whatever is in her/his stomach will be out in less than a minute!


Thanks for the reminder. I have to stock up!!

I found a site where you can buy most of this stuff on an individual basis and the price seems right.

http://www.outdoorsafety.net/product-refills.htm

[Joe]

Speaking of chest wounds, where did you get that skid plate for Lucy? I can't seem to find much of a selection.

[Spinach]

I bought mine at Gander a few years ago, its the camo neoprene type, it keeps her safe and warm in the cold weather too.

I think I paid around $30.

[Mayfly]

I looked everywhere and the best one I found was at Joes...

As far as chest plates or protectors go...the only complaint that I have heard is that some peoples dogs arm pit area get rubbed raw. This can be fixed by getting the right size. The brand that I bought has many many different sizes to ensure that you get the right one. It has saved her some pain I know it.

[Joe]

Mayfly, Does yours use velcro or adjustable straps? I found a couple on-line last night, but they have velcro fasteners.

[Mayfly]

They are not velcro...

[Spinach]

Mine is fitted to the dog, it has a zipper to tighten it up. This brand comes in all different sizes. No straps or velcro, just a zipper.

I'll get the brand name tonight after work.

[jigglestick]

I have two types of vests for my retired bitch.
one is the neoprene vest and one is a light weight but strong nylon vest.
the neoprene vest works good in cold weather.
my dog is beacon white and she really sticks out in the duck blind but she had the best nose for locating downed birds, so i allways brought her along. the birds would spot her every time. so i went to the camo neoprene vest. it worked well but she didn't like to wear it much. she would gnaw it off at the shoulder.

for up land hunting i used the nylon vest, orange in color. this protected het little titties and chest from punctures and was not so heavy it would over heat her, like the neoprene. the neoprene was a mistake to use while pheasant hunting. the heat exhaustion was worse than wearing no vest at all.

[shakey legs 2]

I have the standard stuff like a skin stapler, disinfectant, sulfa powder, wraps, tape, scissors and tweezer for thorns and quills.  I also throw in hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and liquid dish soap and a pail (doubles for drinking water) in case we run into a skunk.  This formula will take away the skunk smell better than anything else I have encountered.

[cronn]

I don't have this in mine yet but I am ordering one....It is a skin stapler:



I was talking to a Doc in the ER last year and we were talking about our dogs. We talked about various injuries that have occured etc..etc... He mentioned that he always carrys one of these. He actually had to use it once. His dog ripped his chest open so he stapled it shut, dressed the wound and then bandaged it. It makes sense and you can get them for under 20 bucks!


Also carry Hydrogen Peroxide.

If your dog gets into something all you need to do is get her/him to drink a bit of this and whatever is in her/his stomach will be out in less than a minute!


Thanks for the reminder. I have to stock up!!

I found a site where you can buy most of this stuff on an individual basis and the price seems right.

http://www.outdoorsafety.net/product-refills.htm

I have an Outdoor Safety kit - very satisfied with mine.? I've got the new one - #2020 Pro Model Sport Dog - it's got everything I needed/wanted.? I've seen them at Game Fair the past 3 or 4 years and talked with the owner (nice man - very knowledgable).? Check 'em out...? www.dogkits.com? ?

[jigglestick]

cronn, thanks for the link. welcome to MNoutdoorsman!  :)

[Bufflehead]

Great info, welcome aboard