Making Your Own First Aid For Dogs Kit Delivering first aid for dogs is an art that has to be practiced on a regular basis to ensure that you can do the best for your dog as and when it is necessary. There are a variety of ailments and causes that require first aid for dogs, but some of them need specific equipment for effective treatment. A first aid for dogs kit is just as necessary as a human one and should contain certain equipment that could be used in a variety of circumstances. A police first aid for dogs kit will contain at least twenty-five items, but a basic first aid for dogs kit may only contain a few and yet still be put to good use when the need arises. These items may be: • Gauze sponges – These first aid for dogs items can be used to clean up blood from a cut, a weeping infected area, weeping eyes and any number of other ailments. Gauze sponges are multi-purpose and can be used for almost anything! • Antibiotic ointment – Antibiotic ointment is a staple of any first aid for dogs kit because it is perhaps the most widely used. Antibiotic ointment can be used on a variety of cuts and scrapes to prevent bacteria getting into an open wound and causing infection at a later date. • Bandages – Stretchy bandages can be used to cover a wound or support a strained limb and thus can be extremely useful in a dog first aid kit. If the more supportive bandages are included, they can be put to better use to stanch bleeding than regular bandages. • Sterile eye wash – Dogs are forever getting something in their eyes that they should not, but it is essential to wash your dogs’ eyes if he does have something in them to prevent infection and potential damage. It is for this reason that eyewash is a staple part of any first aid for dogs kit. • Your dog’s health records – An essential part of any first aid for dogs kit is vaccination records and copies of any health papers you have. This way, you know exactly where they are if you do need to rush your dog to the vet at any given time.