Pet Care
Your dog and.....First Aid Kits
Dogs tend to be very adventurous and some breeds are more accident prone than others!! Many terrier types love to dive into undergrowth and bushes, at full pelt! Springer Spaniels have a great sense of fun and quite often are oblivious to potential dangers.
It is a good idea to have a well-stock first aid kit at home and in the car.The Basics
Styptic powder – Ideal for torn nails as it helps to stop bleeding. - Wound powder - An antiseptic loose powder which helps stop bleeding.
A sheath – To protect an injury to the tail or legs. Gauze – To keep wounds clean. Bandages – To hold gauze in place. Scissors – To cut gauze, bandages to size. Tick remover – A specialist tick remover, which ensures the complete removal of the tick. Tweezers or forceps – Ideal for removing grass seeds and foreign bodies. Veterinary surgery phone number – Make sure you have it to hand in an emergency. There are many first-aid courses for animals around the country. Not only are they very educational, they are fun and a great way of making friends with like-minded dog lovers. You will find details of local first-aid courses under the Pet Services section of the site.