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Your Dogs Medicine Chest - Things Every Dog Owner Should Have on Hand

By Randy Jones

It is always wise to be prepared for an emergency, so when you acquire a dog, you should also prepare a special medicine kit for him. You can make one up yourself or buy one already put together. The following list of items is usually good enough for most minor injuries, at least until you can get to the vet.

-absorbent cotton
-cotton swabs
-adhesive tape
-gauze bandage (2 or 3 inches wide)
-elastic self-adhesive bandage
-disposable gloves
-Vaseline
-alcohol
-antiseptic cream
-hydrogen peroxide
-flea powder
-rectal thermometer
-blunt – nosed scissors
-tweezers
-small flashlight
-foil blanket (bubble wrap can be used)
-spare collar and lead
-name, address, and phone number for your veterinarian

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