Dog First Aid Kit: How To Make One & How To Use It

Whether you simply add a few extra items to your human first aid kit, or you make a separate pet first aid kit, having all of these items in an easily accessible area can save a lot of time and potentially really help your pet in the event of a first-aid need. The essentials to this pet first aid kit are inexpensive and fast to assemble. Many of the products come in bulk so this is a fantastic weekend project to do with a group of friends, the girl or boy scout troop, or another social gathering where you can split products up and divide them into individual kits.

If you’d like to order all of the items that are in the essentials kit, you can find the link to these items below:

The Essentials

Bandaging Materials

Medicinal / Chemical
Hydrogen Peroxide

Miscellaneous

Emergency contact numbers
Your veterinarian
Closest urgent Care
Closest emergency vet hospital
Animal care and control
Wildlife rescue
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What Else You’ll Find in Sara’s Kit:

Disposable tourniquet
Gauze Roll
Cast padding
Elasticon
Nonstick waterproof tape
Tongue Depressors
Muzzle
Compress pack
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[mymanyminiatures]

I made one of these today! I am going to leave it in my car, for if I see pets on the street that need care, also for my pets

[slightlycrummy]

Thanks for this video! We have a clumsy puppy that loves adventuring and I've been wanting to carry one of these around.
A video about choking prevention would also be amazing to see.

[rivertheservicedoodle]

This is amazing for service dog handlers too if you go to camps and such with your dog because anything can happen. Or in public if your dog steps on glass or something

[debvoz]

Thanks for the tip on rolling the vet wrap on backwards! I will definitely be using that one. Wish I knew that before I had my ankle surgery since I had to use wrap to hold the bandages over the incision and that would have made it so much easier!

[jpm]

I allway cary a first aid kit for myself but i didn't think about one for my dog but I think I will definitely have to make one

[shannonmorris]

I really like the way you explain things. I think this is the best video I've found yet regarding doggy first aid kits. Thank you 🦋🐾🐾

[MaxxsMom]

Thanks for the tips, Sara! I'm going camping soon and will be building a first aid kit for myself and my dogs.

[malinataylor]

One thing that I think you should add is a muzzle. Any dog, especial if the injury is severe, is a high bite risk, which is very dangerous for both the owner and dog. Having a muzzle on hand, and conditioning your dog to wearing a muzzle, helps ensure that an already bad situation does not become worse, and can help lessen the stress of an injury. I recommend a jafco plastic muzzle for injury purposes as it can be worn for long periods of time and prevents wound licking.

[j.c.]

Beautiful dog and thank you, very helpful :)

[jmahoney]

Thanks for sharing, I have just about everything you mentioned and some other things too, I just need to make one for my pet. 😊👍🏽

[rocklickranch]

I have all the products that you showed including the styptic powder I just need to put them into a container. Thanks.
Is that a muzzle loading pistol tattoo?

[colonelangus]

Sorry if already answered. My question… how much hydrogen peroxide is recommended to induce vomiting? Of course I would attempt to contact vet first but just in case. Thank you!

[tatecore]

You may want to consider using something other than tweezers for the removal of bee stingers. You want to use a credit card, your nails, or just brushing the stinger away with your hand. Tweezers will squeeze more venom into the skin and cause more pain or increase your risk of an allergic reaction.

[zionellis]

A great addition, while super niche, is some match sticks.

In the very unlikely events you have to induce the strong urge to go number 2, you can spit on the end of a match stick to wet it, insert about halfway into the rectum, and twist it just a bit. the dog should start to circle immediately. if not, check to ensure it has not fallen out or attempt a second time. In the case of a blockage or situation where the tract needs to be cleared from the other end, this small tip can be a life saver.

I do not recommend abusing this method. Save for emergencies only.

[emeryjem]

Can this first aid kit be used for cats aswell?

[justme-llqs]

I love this idea, but wish there was a travel size 2 oz version of the large supplies such as Hydrogen Peroxide and other large liquids. Any thoughts? Is it possible to put them into travel size bottles and still be viable/sanitary?

[songbirdg]

This would necessitate a larger pouch or bag but you could also perhaps add to the list:

-clean rags or old towels
-hand sanitizer (for human use)
-a roll of paper towels
-a Cone (The Cone of Shame! 😆)

[alixmildred]

When cleaning a wound with Hibiclens, do I have to wash off the Hibiclens before applying the doggy bandaid with triple ointment?

[maraleepaulus]

I have a chiweiner with a little bit of mini pin in her she is scared of loud noises she shakes really bad she hates thunderstorms she will pace back and forth while whining or hide under things and shakes whining is there any thing I can get to help her?

[Selena-eech]

Do you have any tips for handling first aid/bandaging/emergency scenarios if you have a crazy, flailing, one year old puppy? My biggest fear is my dog is going to hurt herself on a hike or something and I'm not going to be able to treat her because I can't help her calm down enough to hold still so I can do first aid.