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With all of the seasons openning, and getting my side by sides guns ready, I was getting my first aid kit out to assess what's left of it after several seasons on neglect.
Well it's been pilfered down to not much use. So, I'm rebuilding it with two dogs in mind.
This list is from a forum for gun dogs that some vet tech posted
Novalsan Solution
Saline (and syringes to flush wounds or eyes)
Alcohol wipes
Gauze Squares
Vet-wrap
Telfa Pads
Bandage Gauze
Elastikon Tape (Vet Wrap)
Hemostats
Bandage Scissors
Quik Stop - clotting powder
Thermometer
Prednisone 20mg (5)
Metronidazole 250mg (10) (Flagyl) antibotic for skin infections
Benadryl 25mg (10) (diphenhydramine)
Rimadyl 25mg (10) NSAID pain reliever
Famotidine 20mg (5) Pepsid
I'd add Tramadol for pain.
What's in your kit?
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All of the above plus: tweezers, dog muzzle, LOTS of saline solution, LOTS of VetWrap, skunk kit, stapler, EMT gel, and, most importantly, local Vet locations and phone numbers. I am sure I left something out...
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I'm not a dog guy, but what about the vet equivalent of DermaBond?
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personally, I prefer a pint of Dewar's for most any emergency...
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That is a great list. I want to emphasis the value of Rimadyl as a pain reliever. Take the time to find it and buy it. All the other stuff can treat an injury, but a Rimadyl tab will relax the dog and give it a good nights rest or trip to vet.
A Springer Spaniel, a 6# double and a fair day to hunt.
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Nail clippers and file. Snakebite kit?
The muzzle is key. Some folks will throw in a couple sanitary napkins, which can be used in lieu of gauze pads or to pad an injury. I'd also take an old IV bag or two - they make admirable, durable temporary protective boots. You may want to throw in an heavy-duty oversized sling in case you need to carry the pup out.
I'd also throw a "cone of shame" in the vehicle. Disassembled flat, they take up next to no room.
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Chuck what is the Prednisone 20mg (5)for?
I prefer aspirin to other pain relievers as it doesn't affect the liver or kidneys.
I also carry baking soda, Dawn Liquid detergent and bottel (or two) of Hydrogen Peroxide to kill the skunk smell and other nasty things bird dogs have and affinity for rolling in.
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I prefer aspirin to other pain relievers as it doesn't affect the liver or kidneys. If the dog is bleeding, aspirin can interfere with clotting. Same for humans.
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What on Earth is a cone of shame in this context, anyway?
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I used to call it a Victorian Collar. 
Last edited by postoak; 09/11/12 08:12 PM.
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