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by Katherine Porter, Owner of Four Paws & You Dog Training LLC<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The holidays are just around the corner and tis’ the season for visits from friends and family\u2014especially the four-legged kind too.<\/p>\n

While no one can anticipate an emergency situation, you can be prepared in advance. If you\u2019re traveling anywhere\u2014from only a few minutes away to hours in the car\u2014a first aid kit can be a lifesaver for humans and furry family alike.<\/p>\n

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The key to safety precautions for pets? Introduce your pup to the idea of cooperative care before emergency strikes. Cooperative care is not just your dog tolerating the experience of grooming or receiving medical care, it’s about preparing them for situations that can be stressful.<\/span><\/p>\n

A trusting relationship sets the stage for a better experience when it’s time to trim nails, cut fur, or even administer medication. Try introducing muzzles, scissors, or crates before emergency strikes. That way, your pet won’t be overly stressed on top of being injured or in pain.<\/p>\n

Here are some must-haves for creating or adding to your dog\u2019s first aid kit:<\/p>\n

Waterproof case<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This will keep all of your first aid essentials dry. It may be helpful to have a waterproof case filled with first aid essentials at home, in your car,\u00a0 and anywhere else you visit frequently.<\/p>\n

Gauze<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the even of an open or gaping wound, it’s important that you have various sizes of gauze that you can apply quickly to stop any active bleeding.<\/p>\n

Scissors<\/strong><\/h3>\n

These are necessary to trim fur away from lacerations or abrasions. Scissors are also useful for cutting gauze.<\/p>\n

Syringes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ideally, your first aid kit should include two syringes. One can help apply rubbing alcohol to your scissors, tweezers, and tick removal tool\u2014to ensure that open wounds aren’t contaminated. The other syringe can be used to apply hydrogen peroxide to clean out a wound.<\/p>\n

Tick Removal Tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This type of tool slides over the body of the tick to pluck it out of your dog\u2019s fur. With long coated or double coated dogs,\u00a0 scissors help to cut away the extra fur so you can see the skin and the tick better.<\/p>\n

Blanket or towels<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Wrap these around your dog in case of a large wound or even to be used to help with combating heatstroke. You can soak the blanket or towel in cool water and drape on your dog, resetting as necessary.<\/p>\n

Emergency Blanket<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Emergency blankets look like aluminum foil and can be used if your dog is going into shock. They also reflect light, so they can be used to signal for help.<\/p>\n

Styptic Pencil<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This helps stop mild bleeding. If your dog breaks a nail, applying this pencil can stop the bleeding quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rubbing Alcohol<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Rubbing alcohol helps disinfect your scissors, tweezers, and\/or tick removal tool to make sure wounds aren’t contaminated.<\/p>\n

Doggie Antibacterial Spray<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This can be applied to a wound or to gauze\u2014and then placed on the wound to keep the area clean until you see your dog\u2019s veterinarian.<\/p>\n

Crate and Muzzle<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A good life skill for your dog? Learning to comfortably be in a crate and wear a muzzle, so in the event of an emergency, this experience doesn\u2019t added to your already distressed dog.<\/p>\n

Veterinarian Phone Numbers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re in an emergency, you don\u2019t want to be google searching your vet\u2019s name. Nor do you want a pet sitter trying to track you down for your local vet’s information. Instead, tape the numbers of trusted vets to the inside of your dog\u2019s first aid kit and ensure anyone who is caring for your dog knows where to access it.<\/p>\n

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About the Author<\/h5>\n

\"\"My mission is helping frustrated and embarrassed pet parents enjoy life with their dog. I guide pet parents to practice skills in a mutually respectful way, using reward-based training. My goal is strengthening relationships between pet parents and beloved dogs.
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For more information about <\/a>Four Paws & You Dog Training LLC<\/a>, please click here<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Katherine Porter, Owner of Four Paws & You Dog Training LLC The holidays are just around the corner and tis’ the season for visits from friends and family\u2014especially the four-legged kind too. While no one can anticipate an emergency situation, you can be prepared in advance. If you\u2019re traveling anywhere\u2014from only a few minutes … <\/p>\n

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