| While many hunters realize that first aid is important | | | | circulation to be cut off in this area and the dog's |
| to carry in the field, many neglect the fact that their | | | | foot can swell, so while it should be secure, don't |
| four-legged hunting companion also may need some | | | | wrap too tightly. Before wrapping the wound be sure |
| medical attention. Dogs are tough and often with | | | | to rinse it out with clean water; this wrapping will |
| their adrenaline pumping can get into bad situations. | | | | often be okay to last through the end of the day's |
| When running at full speed through trees they can | | | | hunting trip. |
| get cut and bruised easily, and a hunter has to be | | | | Another essential item to the canine first aid kit is a |
| prepared for the different types of injuries their | | | | splint. Because of the adrenaline rush a dog feels |
| hunting dog can sustain. | | | | when in the middle of a hunt, they often can get into |
| A dog's first aid kit will be a bit different from the | | | | careless situations, such as twisting or breaking a leg |
| human variety; dogs won't often need emergency | | | | in deep holes or by falling from high places. This |
| aspirin or adhesive bandages. While dogs are tough | | | | happens much more often than a hunter might |
| animals and a lot of the injuries they sustain will be | | | | expect and he needs to be prepared in case it does. |
| minor enough to not need veterinary attention until | | | | The dog's leg will need to be splinted and wrapped |
| the end of the day, there are some essentials a | | | | with gauze. This injury is serious enough that the |
| hunter should never be without. | | | | hunting trip should be cut short and the dog should |
| The first thing a hunter needs to have in his canine | | | | be taken to a veterinarian. |
| first aid kit is gauze. Most of the injuries sustained by | | | | There are other smaller items that a hunter should |
| a dog in the field will be flesh wounds from the dog | | | | have for his hunting dog, and many animal supply |
| getting physical with another animal, or running at high | | | | stores carry canine first aid kits with just these |
| speeds through trees and brambles. A hunter needs | | | | types of items, such as tweezers and antiseptic. Be |
| to not only carry gauze, but know how to use it. | | | | sure that you carry all of your canine medical supplies |
| Tighter isn't always better, especially in the case of | | | | on every hunting trip in case a medical emergency |
| wounds near the feet. It's extremely easy for the | | | | should arise. |