Easter States Expo First Aid Item Uses Latex Gloves – There is low risk of transmitting infections between human and dogs. However the use of non‐latex/latex/disposable gloves is recommended when treating dog wounds to keep the wound clean. Gauze Sponges‐ wiping debris out/away from a wound, absorbs liquid, cover wounds when applying direct pressure 2” Wide Rolled Gauze – bandaging, stabilizing joints, making a muzzle. Rolled Bandage – bandaging stabilizing joints, Splint Material – Stabilize joints Medical Adhesive Tape – Securing bandage material. Non‐ Adherent sterile Pads – to cover wounds (will not stick to open wound) Scissors – Cutting bandage and other material Grooming Clippers or safety Razor – Shaving and removing hair around a wound Nylon Leash – restraint, muzzle Towel AND Clean Cloth – keeping small dogs warm, cleaning dog or large area. Restraint for brachycephalic (Short muzzled dogs, Pugs, Pekingese, Boston Terrier etc.) use to cover head when a muzzle will not fit. Compact Thermal Blanket –keeping an injured animal (or person) from going into shock Muzzle – NO matter how sweet and animal may seem under normal circumstances, ALL dogs have the instinct to bit when frightened, injured or threatened. SO ALWAYS PROTECT YOURSELF AND MUZZLE the dog BEFORE providing first‐aid. Rectal Thermometer – taking temperature of your dog. (Normal 100.5 F – 102.5 F)Take your pets temperature under normal conditions to get a baseline for comparison in case he gets sick or injured. Water Based Sterile Lubricant –Used in open wounds PRIOR to clipping hair, Prevents hair from getting in wound. 3% Hydrogen Peroxide – to induce vomiting, to use on infected wounds – CHECK EXPIRATION DATE, keep only fresh solution in your kit. Isopropyl Alcohol – Used as a cooling agent to aid heat stroke or fever, helps break down oils, acts as a drying agent between toes and skin folds. Do not use on wounds as it can damage skin (Is is painful in open wounds!) Topical Antibiotic Ointment – Apply a thin coat to abrasions (scrapes to skins top layer)
Dose Syringe – Administering liquid medication, Flushing wounds, force feeding. Sterile Eye Lubricant – Lubricates eyes after flushing Saline Wash – Flush out eye contaminants, irrigating open wounds Diphenhydramine – (anti‐histamine) for bug bites and stings and other allergic reactions Glucose Paste or corn Syrup‐ in case animals experiences hypoglycemia low blood sugar) episode Styptic Powder or Pencil ‐ stops bleeding of torn toenails or nails cut to short Expire Store Card – scrape bee stinger or thorns Emergency Vet Phone Number‐ To contact your regular vet or emergency hospital quickly, prevents looking number up in a phone book or in the case you are incapacitated Photo of dog ‐ For identifying purposes, should also include identifying marks and permanent ID information (Microchip/tattoo and which company it is registered through. Penlight – to see how pupils response to light; in normal animals pupils decrease in size when exposed to light. Cotton Balls – Cleaning around small areas, also used for cleaning ears Tweezers or hemostats – to remove splinters, grasping small items. Bandaids – For member/owner for scratches or small wounds. Pepto Bismol‐ for stomach upset DO NOT GIVE TO CATS Hydrocortizone Cream‐ (anti‐inflammatory topical) Anti‐inflammatory for small irritations on skin Ascriptin – (NSAID, non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory) Pain reliever. DO NOT GIVE UNLESS YOU CONSULT A VETERNARIAN!!!!! Anti‐Diarrheal – Consult your veterinarian for an appropriate medication ‐ DO NOT GIVE UNLESS YOU CONSULT A VETERNARIAN!!!!! Baggies – For picking up after your dog relieved itself. Covering a bandage so it will not get wet or soiled. Q Tips – Cleaning around small delicate areas, Ice Pack/Heating Pack – (Ice) Apply to strains or sprains, to burns, or insect bites, (Heat) for older arthritic dogs with sore joints. Do not apply directly to skin, wrap in light towel or cloth.
