By Debra Bell
Special to The Weekly
There’s nothing better when it comes to summer fun than to take pup with you on an adventure.
Pre-planning for what you’ll need to take can help keep you, and pup, safe no matter what you
That pre-planning should include a simple first-aid kit specially designed for dog emergencies.
In addition, bring a collapsible water bowl and water with you on any excursion, especially in the
heat of summer.
On especially hot days, bring extra water and a cold pack or two in case pup gets overheated and needs to cool down.
Here are some of the basic items you should keep in your travel pet first aid kit:
• A soft muzzle or materials you can use to make a muzzle (like a bandana).
• VetWrap (bandages that cling to themselves).
• Gauze wrap and pads.
• Ace bandage.
• Dog waste bags.
• Latex gloves.
• Blunt ended scissors to cut tape, leashes and collars if necessary.
• Adhesive tape.
• Tweezers.
• Antiseptic wipes.
• Styptic powder.
• Rescue Remedy.
• Spare emergency leash.
• Ziploc bags.
• Copies of your pet’s vaccination records, medications, and any known allergies.
• Photo of your pet, microchip number.
• Fully charged cell phone.
Download an app for your cell phone from the iTunes Store or Google Play store:
• Jive Media Pet First Aid app at a cost of $2.99.
• Pet First Aid — Red Cross app at a cost of 99 cents.