Road
Trip!!!!
If
you are going on a hike, camping, or road trip with your dog, you need to be
prepared. Here are some things to remember:
-foot
protection (heat or snow) protective boots are needed
-plenty
of water and food, do not let your dog drink from lakes or streams-prevent
heatstroke http://www.vetmedaz.com/2014/07/15/heat-stroke-risk-for-pets/
-flea
or tick preventative
-collar and tags
-easy access to your dogs vaccination/medical records
-keep
your dog on a leash, watch for rattlesnakes! http://www.vetmedaz.com/2014/07/15/heat-stroke-risk-for-pets/
Also
remember to have a first aid kit with you.
·
Absorbent gauze pads
·
Adhesive first aid tape
·
Antiseptic wipes, lotion, powder, or spray
·
Blanket (a foil emergency blanket)
·
Cotton balls or swabs
·
Gauze rolls
·
Hydrogen peroxide
o Hydrogen
peroxide can be used to induce vomiting; do this only when directed by a
veterinarian or a poison-control expert
·
Ice pack
·
Non-latex disposable gloves
·
Petroleum jelly (to lubricate the thermometer)
·
Rectal thermometer (your pet’s temperature should not rise above
103°F or fall below 100°F)
·
Scissors (with blunt ends)
·
Sterile saline solution to clean open wounds
·
Tweezers and comb to remove cactus thorns or burrs
·
Nail clippers
·
Plastic eyedropper or syringe
·
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for allergic reactions
o Check
with your veterinarian to make sure Benadryl is approved for your pet and
verify the appropriate dosage amount
·
Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) to clean the thermometer
·
Ear-cleaning solution
·
Glucose paste or corn syrup (for diabetic dogs or those with low
blood sugar)
·
Non-prescription antibiotic ointment
·
Small flashlight
·
Towels
Happy Road Trip!
For further information please go to : http://www.vetmedaz.com/2014/09/23/tips-for-hiking-and-camping-with-your-pet/
1 comment:
All good ideas!
:)
Monty and Harlow
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