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A "dog blog" about all breeds and issues of importance to people who value the dogs in their lives, with a special emphasis on Search and Rescue dogs, in particular the training of my Newfoundland Dogs

Thursday, September 08, 2005

EMERGENCY PLANS FOR YOUR PETS

As is always the case, for yourself and your pets, it is important to remember to keep an emergency situation as stress free as possible....THIS EXCELLENT ARTICLE reminds you of the importance of planning ahead so as to be prepared for emergency situations or even just for general traveling advice with your pet...

Included here is the example of what to pack in your first aid kit in the vehicle for your pets:


vet wraps, one roll,
ascriptin (coated aspirin), benadryl (for bee stings or bites or allergies), antibiotic ointment,
scissors (for cutting out mats, etc.)
grooming equipment such as a comb or a brush,
two small towels or washcloths,
an ice pack ,
a thermometer (normal temp is 102 degrees, taken rectally)
a muzzle (if a dog is in extreme pain it may bite without warning)
for large dogs, a sling
tweezers

There is more advice in the article. I highly recommend you visit the page!

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