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- Gauze sponges, 50 four-by-four inch sponges, two per
envelope
- Triple antibiotic ointment
- Rubbing alcohol
- Ear syringe, two ounce capacity
- Ace self-adhering athletic bandages, three-inch width
- White petroleum jelly (Vaseline or similar)
- Eye wash
- Sterile, non-adherent pads
- Pepto Bismol tablets
- Generic Benadryl capsules, 25mg, for allergies
- Hydrocortisone acetate, one percent cream
- Sterile stretch gauze bandage, three inches by four yards
- Buffered aspirin (NO TYLENOL!)
- Dermicil hypoallergenic cloth tape, one inch by 10 yards
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Kaopectate tablets maximum strength
- Bandage scissors
- Custom splints
- Vet Rap bandage
Other suggested items were:
- Blanket
- Tweezers
- Muzzle
- Hemostats
- Rectal thermometer
- Ziplock bags
Signs of canine illness
How to tell if your dog is sick
Owners who observe and handle their healthy dogs have a
head start on recognizing early signs of illness in their pets.
Those who know what a healthy pet acts, feels, and smells
like can spot differences in behavior and bodies and
determine whether a trip to the veterinarian is necessary.
Healthy dogs have a temperature of 101-102º F, a
respiratory
rate of 15-20 breaths per minute, and a heart rate of 80-120
beats per minute. They have pink mucous membranes
(gums,
inside of lips, tongue, inside of eyelids) and rapid capillary
refill action in these areas. They have clean-smelling ears
and
skin and a full haircoat. Their skin is pliant, an indication of
proper hydration, and their eyes are clear and bright.
If your puppy or dog shows any of the following signs, be
prepared to call your veterinarian.
- Eyes: swelling, discharge, redness, etc.
- Nose: running, crusting, discharge, etc.
- Ears: discharge, debris, odor, twitching, scratching,
shaking,
etc.
- Coughing, gagging, sneezing, retching, or vomiting.
- Irregular breathing, shortness of breath, prolonged or
heavy
panting, etc.
- Intestinal activity
- Color and consistency of bowel movement
- Frequency of defecation
- Bloody stool
- Evidence of parasites, etc
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- Change in amout of food intake
- Change in body weight
- Change in water intake
- Urine
- Color
- Frequency
- Amount
- Straining
- Dribbling, etc.
• Odor
- Mouth?
- Skin?
- Ears?
- Other?
- Coat & skin
- Wounds
- Tumors
- Hair loss
- Dander
- Color change
- Biting
- Scratching
- Bite marks
- Evidence of parasites
- Licking, etc.
- Behavior
- Depression
- Anxiety,
- Fatigue
- Lethargy
- Sleepiness
- Trembling
- Stumbling
- Falling, etc.
Noticing signs is half the battle; keeping a record helps the
veterinarian make a diagnosis. Be sure to note when the
symptom first appeared, and whether it has been
intermittent,
continuous, increasing in frequency, getting better, or getting
worse bfore calling the veterinarian
These supplies can be gotten at your local drugstore and
here
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