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How To Choose A First Aid Kit For Senior Dogs

Every dog owner must have a first aid kit at home to tackle emergencies or accidents, even more if there are senior dogs around. 

A good first aid kit for dogs will allow you to have everything you need in one place and handy, because the last thing you want is to feel powerless when your old pal needs a helping hand.

When choosing a first aid kit for senior dogs consider the following:

1. Materials in the kit
2. Size
3. Easy to travel or hike with
4. Expiration dates of products
5. Pet safe products

Look for a kit that is well stocked for normal emergencies as well as for your senior dog’s specific needs.

This is what you should look for:

1. A kit with as many basics as possible.  For example, cotton roll, bandage material, cotton balls, gauze pad, tape, hydrogen peroxide, triple antibiotic ointment, scissors, eyewash, silver nitrate, tweezers, oral syringe, large towel, exam gloves, heavy leather gloves, emergency ice pack, and thermometer. 

1. A kit with some additional items like a muzzle, hemostats, leather gloves, and a pet taxi.  This last item is a great addition to any dog first aid kit.  You must get a pet taxi that you can fit in your trunk.

1. Stay away from kits with expired products, and restock your kit as the products expire.

The best first aid kit for senior dogs is one that works for you and that is well equipped to help your dog.  Once you get a good kit, you can add to it according to your dog’s special needs to make it more useful.  But remember, it will only be useful if you keep it organized, in hand, and up-to-date.

Remember to be careful around wounded or ill animals in general.  Dogs in pain may bite even if they know you and know you want to help them, however, with the support of a first aid kit, you will know what to do and how to help your best friend until you reach the vet.

~ Staff, SeniorDogs.com

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