First Aid Kits
- Gillian Lee
- 5 hours ago
- 3 min read
Car First Aid Kit
Your car first aid kit should have enough supplies to help you patch up any wounds well enough to get you home or if necessary to the vet.
GGA-GPA recommends that you at minimum stock your car first aid kit with the following:
Info Sheet - Dog(s) information (age, weights, tattoo numbers/microchip number, medications, allergies, vaccination and surgery history), vets phone number, phone number for 24hr emergency clinic
Vet wrap
Gauze roll
Non stick gauze pads
Saline solution
Clean cloth or towel
Blunt nosed scissors
Tick key or tweezers
Bug spray
Extra collar, leash and muzzle
Squeaky toy or squawker
Treats
Bed sheet large enough to make a stretcher
A great solution for the car that is compact and easy to carry is a pre-stocked kit that you can purchase online.
Home First Aid Kit
As you may have to deal with a wider range of issues in the home, your at home first aid kit should be more extensive.
GGA recommends stocking your home first aid kit with the following:
Info Sheets
Greyhound values
Dog(s) information (age, weights, tattoo numbers/microchip number, medications, allergies, vaccination and surgery history)
Contact information for your regular Veterinary Clinic
Contact information for 24hr Emergency Veterinary Clinic
Wound Care
Clean cloth and/or towels
Saline solution - used to flush wounds
Peroxide/betadine - used to disinfect wounds
Syringe - used with saline and peroxide/betadine to flush/apply to wounds
Wound care ointment/salve/covering
Ointment (ex. Derma Gel, Hibitane)- can be purchased from your Veterinarian, equestrian tack store (ex. Greenhawk - Derma Gel, Hibitane), pet stores (ex.Ren’s)
Unpasteurized honey - used for wound care as an anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-viral Agent
Vet wrap - ensure you do not cut off circulation by wrapping to tight; can be purchased from equestrian tack stores (ex. Greenhawk), pet stores (ex.Ren’s, Petsmart), TSC (ex.VET-WRAP-BANDAGE-TAPE), Amazon (ex.vet-wrap)
Gauze roll - can be purchased at any pharmacy
Non stick gauze pads in various sizes - can be purchased at any pharmacy
Baby socks - can be used to stop licking of wounds that need air or that don’t need to be wrapped
Insect/Parasite Prevention
Bug spray (ex.Absorbine Ultrashield)
Tick key/tweezers - it's important to remove the entire tick and to not agitate it while it is attached; if you are unsure about removal consult your Veterinarian
Deworming medication - purchased from your Veterinarian
Pain/swelling/mild infection/overheating
CBD oil - can be used for pain and anxiety; please do your research prior to purchase and use
Liniment - used with massage to relieve sore muscles (ex. Amazon, Greenhawk)
Rubbing alcohol - can be used to cool an overheated dog; apply to extremities and allow to dry; Do Not allow your dog to ingest rubbing alcohol
Epsom salt - used as a soak with warm water to help draw out infection, swelling, foreign bodies, etc.
Intestinal support
Probiotic (ex. Fortiflora) - used to improve intestinal upset/health
Nail care
Dremel/nail clippers
Nail file
Styptic powder - used to stop bleeding if the quick gets nicked; can also be used on minor wounds (ex. Ren's)
Other
Muzzle - use your muzzle! Can stop a bite to you or another animal, can also be used to stop licking of wounds/stitches
Tweezers
Forceps
Blunt nosed scissors
Flashlight
Thermometer
Optional items
Stethoscope
Clippers
Additional Resources
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association: creating a first aid kit
Prevention Vet: how to make a first aid kit
Disclaimer: Please do you research prior to purchase of any product or administering first aid care yourself. Follow all product instructions and warnings. When in doubt contact your Veterinarian.
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