Current Canine First Aid is constantly evolving and advancing alongside the ongoing progress in veterinary medicine and science. We all wish to offer the best possible canine care and know how important it is to update our skills.
Sharing essential skills to keep dogs safe and healthy is fundamental to the K9HS ethos and embraces our dog focused philosophy.
Bandaging for first aid purposes focuses on stopping the bleeding and providing support. On arrival at the vets they will remove it to assess the situation. This is not about attaining perfect bandaging techniques, as it's focused on applying a bandage to do the job it's intended for.
Gauze swabs
Sterile dressings of varying sizes
Padding bandage rolls of varying sizes
Conforming bandage of varying sizes
Cohesive bandage of varying sizes
Antiseptic wipes
Ice pack in your freezer to reduce swelling
Non-latex disposable gloves
Sterile saline solution (sold at pharmacies) to flush out wounds, eyes or mouth
Tweezers to remove insect stings / thorns / splinters
Scissors (with blunt ends)
Tick remover
Micropore tape
Muzzles or equipment to make a home made muzzle
Foil blanket to keep dog warm
Thick large towel (to transport the dog)
Nail cutters
Digital thermometer
KY jelly
Sharpie pen
Copy of canine emergency numbers
Vet poison centre number
If you don't have all the appropriate materials to fill your first aid kit, you can use the links below to purchase various bandaging materials along with complete first aid kits;
**https://www.hyperdrug.co.uk/Bandages-Dressings-for-dogs/products/128/**
**https://www.viovet.co.uk/Bandages-Wound-Dressings/c160/**
**https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pawly-Pet-First-Aid-Kit/dp/B075CW7RZX**
**https://www.mountainpaws.com/products/dog-accessories/dog-first-aid-kit?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6_vzBRCIARIsAOs54z4Po4WCFV1XpXMgEc2iLXOrtZIjj5LEkhn27EZa-dDpPeVVzQrsEHAaAqfBEALw_wcB**
