Just Whipperwhirl 24 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Should I be thinking about packing a care or emergency box that contains things like nail clippers, benedryl, doggie asprin, that kind of thing? Does anyone have something like this already packed that they would be willing to share the contents? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 You all are gonna laugh, but we have an entire tool box filled with "emergency" stuff for the 4-leggeds. But understand... we have 3 border collies. They're crazy. And accident prone. Especially on Sundays.I joke that I could do surgery out of it, and actually one time a human got a nasty cut that I was able to clean and dress thanks to the handy dandy tool box.I won't inventory the whole thing for you, but some basics...Vet wrap (you can never have enough of this stuff) - it's the stretchy wrap that sticks to itselfSaline or some other sterile liquid you can flush wounds with.Nail ClippersBrushScissors (I like the blunt tipped ones for squirmy dogs)Antibiotic cream/ointmentGauze padsMuzzle (just in case - if your dog is ever seriously injured, you might need one in order to treat a very freaked out dog)Spare leashDog booties or baby/toddler socks (good for covering paw wounds)Benedryl Your vet's phone number and a copy of your dog's current vaccine records - if you're traveling and your dog is injured, this may help prevent them needing to be over-vaccinated because you can't prove they're up-to-date.I've got a bunch more stuff in mine, but I don't want to be laughed out of the room... :argh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Whipperwhirl 24 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Give it up - I want the whole list! Thanks so much! This is a huge help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Wow Monique, you've got an emergency room for pets. I think you have a special situation with 3 big active dogs. Our little guy is 7 years old this month and has not had an injury. He's in the house 99% of the time. Can only be let out in the pool area and that's a very safe area, unless he falls in. And he's the only pet. Here is a phone number for what I believe to be the closest Vet to the Fort 407-846-3912. They're Buddy's Vet. After hours 407-438-4449 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Here is a phone number for what I believe to be the closest Vet to the Fort 407-846-3912. They're Buddy's Vet. After hours 407-438-4449Thanks Lou! I'm gonna put that in my phone. And yeah, the lunatics are pretty much accidents waiting to happen.And the big stuff always happens on a Sunday. Did you know that just walking into the Vet ER on a Sunday will cost you $300?Yeah..... we do.... in multiple states. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Did you know that just walking into the Vet ER on a Sunday will cost you $300?Didn't know that. But we've had our share of huge Vet bills. 4K for Buddy's emergency gall bladder removal surgery, and counting. Worth every penny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
freshlybarked 4 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Give it up - I want the whole list! Thanks so much! This is a huge help!I bow to you. I have a similar set up. I don't have vet wrap, but will be getting some. I' known for planning for disasters. I also have a good first aid book for dogs and a app on my iPod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Ooh - I never thought of having an app on my phone. I've got a Droid, but I'm betting there's one out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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