First aid kits are an often overlooked piece of luggage on family holidays. Find out all the doggy essentials to pack in yours.
Remember – it’s better to have it and not need it!
Remember – it’s better to have it and not need it!
I don’t know about the rest of you, but 2018 is starting to feel like one of those “don’t blink or you’ll miss something important” years!
Thankfully Easter has arrived, so we can all take a few days to catch our breath, which for many families means a road trip to our favourite (and hopefully dog-friendly) long-weekend getaway destinations.
We’ve written before about doggy road trips and car safety so please make sure you have all those boxes ticked before you head out.Something we haven’t covered before though is being prepared for emergencies and one of the most practical things you can do is to keep a well-stocked first aid kit in the car, for canine and human travellers.
Firstly, you should always have practical basics, like fresh water, clean towels and some paper towel in the car – these are just useful in so many different situations.
Secondly, your kit should cover basic spills and scrapes treatment for most human and canine situations:
For some essential equipment you could also include:
For bonus points and the extra scout badge you could also include an icepack and an emergency (foil) blanket.
Now complete your kit with some essential over-the-counter medication and ointments – these items are also useful for dogs and people:
If you feel like putting this together all looks like too much effort, just remember this old saying – it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
Safe travels and Happy Easter from the Training Team!
With special thanks to Jackie Wernberg Photography for her amazing pictures
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