This First Aid Kit for Dogs Is a Pet Travel Essential

Dogs make everything better. Camping, hiking, road tripping, or any other form of adventure is instantly enhanced by the presence of a canine companion. Of course, with all the tail- and tongue-wagging joy our little friends get from tagging along comes some risk. Injuries and emergencies can happen anywhere, and we dog parents should be extra prepared when we’re far from home—and any vet’s office—with our beloved pets.

The outdoorsy first aid kit brand Adventure Medical Kits had this in mind when it created its Me & My Dog set, which combines both human and pet essentials. Whether you’re planning to tackle a backyard trail or set off on a big adventure with your fur child, this $72 kit should be at the top of your packing list.

Adventure Medical Kits Me & My Dog Medical Kit

Even dog boarders and professional dog walkers recommend the medical kit. One boarder wrote that it’s “exactly what I needed: small, easy to pack, and will make any trip safer.” Another added, “This little kit has everything I could possibly need for my dog. A must for anyone who travels or hikes with their furry friend.”

Inside the compact carrier—very packable at 7.5 inches long, 5.3 inches wide, and only 1.5 pounds—you get a waterproof Dryflex bag, an instant cold pack, a SOL emergency blanket, a five-foot leash, a splinter picker that doubles as a tick remover, and a triangular bandage that can be used as a sling, a tourniquet, or a muzzle (and it comes with instructions on how to use it as such).

A reviewer said the emergency blanket came in handy “when an unexpected snow storm came through Colorado while we were out camping,” writing that it “kept myself, my wife, and our pup all warm” throughout the night. Another said they had to use the ice pack when their friend suffered a heat stroke while hiking (it’s unclear whether the friend is human or canine).

Adventure Medical Kits Me & My Dog Medical Kit

The kit is organized by injury, allowing you to find items more quickly in a stressful moment. In the wound care section, a selection of bandages, dressings, and medical tape, along with antiseptic wipes, alcohol swabs, triple antibiotic ointment, and two manuals (one for dogs and one for people) is available. These manuals explain how to use all the products effectively. It contains an ounce of hydrogen peroxide, which helps induce vomiting in dogs when they eat things they shouldn’t, and medicines like aspirin and antihistamines for humans. Overall, the kit can be used for sprains, strains, stomach upset, overheating, cold exposure, wound care, burns, and more.

A reviewer called the Me & My Dog Medical Kit a “smart product that was well put together” and said they use it for general travel as well as canoe and hiking trips. Others made some clever additions, such as styptic powder to stop dogs’ claws from bleeding and activated charcoal, which doesn’t induce vomiting but absorbs toxins from dogs’ gastrointestinal tracts in cases of poisoning.

The product has more than 400 ratings at Amazon, and 80 percent of reviewers have given it five stars. It’s one small thing to pack to make traveling with pets safer and less stressful. Read on for more pet safety accessories to pack for a dog-friendly vacation.

More Travel Accessories for Pets:

Soicta Portable 19-ounce Dog Water Bottle

Finn Paw Hero Dog Paw Balm

Cooyoo 3-piece Dog Seat Belt

Dykeson Dog Car Net Barrier

Kyeese 2-pack Dog Sun Shirts

At the time of publishing, the price started at $72.

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