First Aid Field Kit Contents

Minimum recommended first aid field kit contents for DOGS-East training and field work.

Minimum Recommendation

  • Sterile dressing, 2x2 and 4x4s
  • Roll gauze
  • Vet wrap
  • Adhesive bandage assortment, cloth
  • Bandaging tape
  • Butterfly bandages
  • Antibiotic ointment
  • Sterile eye wash / irrigation
  • Hydrogen peroxide or Betadine solution
  • Benadryl tablets
  • Epi-Pen, if prescribed
  • 2-inch ACE-type bandage
  • Antibiotic eye ointment
  • SAM splint
  • Moleskin
  • Cotton wipes
  • Sugar / gelatin powder
  • CPR mask
  • Latex gloves
  • Rabies vaccination certificate

Optional Items

  • Rectal thermometer
  • Super glue
  • Leather / chamois patch
  • Bandage shears
  • Tweezers
  • Dog booties
  • Bufferin, for dog
  • Bee sting swabs
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm