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Item
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Comments
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Antiseptic towelettes
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Cleaning the wound area, and the finger after
applying the dressing.
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Aspirin
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Regular aspirin may be used as a pain killer for
short periods of time. One tablet for a hound of approximately 75
pounds. You should check with your vet in advance.
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| Benadryl |
For insect
bites/stings.
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| Bufferin
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Safely used in small doses. Check with your vet in advance.
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| Bulb syringe (nasal aspirator)
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For washing out sand from eyes, and cleaning wounds.
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| Cauterizing wand (surgical type) |
To stop
bleeding in nails and nicks |
| Curved scissors (haemostat) |
For cutting dressings and trimming hair from around flesh wounds. |
| Disposable diapers (unscented) |
Very absorbent!! |
| Elastic or ACE bandage |
Stretchy & can be used without tape. Available at drug stores or dollar stores. |
| Emergency Blanket |
For animals in shock and for carrying injured animals. |
| Gauze pads (3" X 3") |
For small wounds |
| Gauze pads (5" X 5") |
For larger wounds |
| Gauze roll (3") |
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| Hand sanitizer |
To clean hands before and after applying first aid (not for use on
greyhounds) |
| Hydrogen peroxide |
1 to 1.5 tablespoons to induce vomiting. Note:
Vomiting should occur within moments of administering. This should only be
done within the first 15 to 30 minutes of ingesting substances like
chocolate, etc.
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| Instant Ice pack |
To cool an overheated hound.
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| Nail
clipper |
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| Oral dose
syringe
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| Plastic bags |
If you have to put something over a foot to it keep dry, etc. |
| Polysporin Antibiotic ointment |
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| Saline solution |
The one used by people with contact lenses works well. |
| Sanitary napkins (unscented) |
Very absorbent!! |
| Splint material |
In the event of broken bones. |
| Straight scissors (haemostat) |
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| Styptic powder |
Blood clotting agent |
| Syrup of ipecac |
To induce
vomiting (rate of 0.5-1.0 milliliters per pound) |
| Tape |
The “paper” tape is very good and doesn’t pull out
too much fur when removed |
| Thermometer
(rectal)
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| Variton Ointment
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Variton is not an antiseptic or antibiotic and should not be used on severe
injuries, but it apparently works quite well to stop pain from bug bites
& stings. The bitter taste of the cream may also discourage
licking and chewing of wounds or bandages. Although this
is probably available at your vet's, it is not usually sold "over the
counter". You will need to confer with your vet to obtain it.
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| Vetrap (2") |
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