First Aid Kit

[Bantam cock 1]

Whats in your First Aid Kit that you take out with you?

I take a small kit with some Diluted Dettol ,gauze,cotton wool balls and some Micro pore tape.

If the dog requires some treatment he can be sorted.

[Guest Corkonian]

Hydrodgen peroxide might be better than the dettol?

I've been using it for a while now and it really does the job - just use it once the first time you treat the wound. Take the needle off of a syrenge and just flush out the punctures. It'll fizz away - and afterwards the damage looks as if it's healing instantly and bleeding seems to calm down as well.

Was talking to a nurse just this weekend and she says they swear by it in the hospital.

[paulf 820]

Was told that hp is dangerous ,how much do you use and where can you buy it from.

[PBurns 9]

My complete kit is listed at http://www.terrierman.com/health.htm but the most important I think are two small spray bottles of water for cleaning out eyes -- and wounds if needed.

 

I used VetBond (a kind of verterinary super glue") to close some gashes, but mostly let them close themselves. I use antibiotics as needed -- always for through-the-lip cuts which can trap bits and stay open longer.

 

I do not use peroxide -- it kills marginal (ragged) tissue. Its only saving grace is the bubbling action, but that action does not lift dirt as well as a good spray water bottle. I use distilled water by the way -- worth the very low price and much less irritating to the eyes of the dog.

 

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[Guest Corkonian]

As I said use the HP just the first time - it's not recommended for more than that.

 

I've used on myself as well and if it's good enough for one of the most modern hospitals in my country then it's good enough for me and my dogs

 

You could wash out with Betadine after if you were worried?

[shaun v 3]

Kit includes the following items:

Scissors: to cut coflex tape, gauze and to clip hair around wounds.

Biocaine Lotion: for treatment of wounds, abrasions, minor burns and hot spots.

Gauze Pads: to clean, cover and cushion injuries.

Alcohol Prep Pads: use to clean scissors, tweezers, and hands. (Do not use on wounds).

Cold Pack: use to reduce swelling or pain. Do not leave animal when in use to avoid digestion.

Vet Wrap: flexible bandage used to wrap and stabilize injuries. Adheres to itself, no clips or tape needed. (Caution: do not wrap so tightly that circulation is cut-off).

Povidone-Iodine Ointment: provides antiseptic action in the prevention of infection in burns, lacerations and abrasions.

Gloves: protects hands and prevents contamination of open wounds, burns and abrasions.

Opticlear (A gentle eye wash): read and follow individual package directions provided on bottle.

Iodine Prep Solution: antiseptic solution for cleansing wounds or burns. (Caution: Follow directions on label).

Emergency Blanket: prevents shock by preserving animal’s body heat. Can also be used to protect a car if the animal is vomiting or bleeding.

Gauze Rolls: cover and protect injured areas. Gauze Roll can also be used to fashion a temporary muzzle. (Even the most loving animal may bite if they have been injured or are sick).

Triple Antibiotic ointment: inhibits bacterial growth in cuts and abrasions. Promotes wound healing. (Caution: read and follow directions on label).

Tweezers

I'M SELLING THESE AT £25 EACH

[Guest Corkonian]

Good stuff Shaun - if you get one of the cheap razors, bic or whatever, and break the 'guard' off in front of the blade you can shave the hair around the cut very easily.

Better and cleaner, for the wound, than a scissors IMO but you have to be steady and careful - you'll be covering the scrapes with ointment anyway.

[phil wright 2]

i recently used derma-gel on a bad wound.its fantastic stuff.