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brazilian


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I'm going camping this weekend with my BF and his family. We'll be there Friday afternoon to Sunday morning. I know what to bring for us humans, but not quite sure for doggies.

Heres my list so far:
food
water
bowls
treats
toys
leashes (6 feet or longer, for when they need to be tied up)
pillows and blankets (for the tent)
towels (in case they go in the lake)

I know they need some sort of bug spray, but I'm not sure what kind. Also, is there anything else I need? This will be their first camping trip. They have been to the site before for a day and they liked it. It will be hot, but they will be in a very shady area and have tons of water. Any advice would be very helpful. Thanks!!

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I'd add some benadryl to your list, in case of bee stings, and maybe a first aid kit (for both doggies and humans!) if you don't already have one.  Poop bags?  Some extra ice for them to chew on when it's warm?

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I was going to say a doggie first-aid kit, but Elle beat me to it. :) You may want to call up your vet's office to see if they have suggestions.

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brazilian


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Yes, I am bringing poop baggies, ice to put into their water...For the first aid kit, are there dog kits? Or can I use the regular one we have?

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Here's an online list I found, though I personally wouldn't know what to do with all of it, which would make some things considerably less effective!  There are dog-kits out there (and likely available at Petsmart, Petco, etc), but many of the things are probably the same as for people kits.  Maybe just familiarize yourself with how the items, especially the meds, should be used/dosed for dogs?  The only one I know is for benadryl, which is dosed at 1mg per pound of body weight (ie, a 30 lb dog would likely require 2-15 mg pills).

  • Gauze sponges -- 50 four-by-four inch sponges, two per envelope
  • Triple antibiotic ointment
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Ear syringe -- two ounce capacity
  • Ace self-adhering athletic bandage -- three-inch width
  • White petroleum jelly (Vaseline or similar)
  • Eye wash
  • Sterile, non-adherent pads
  • Pepto Bismol tablets
  • Generic Benadryl capsules -- 25mg, for allergies
  • Hydrocortisone acetate -- one percent cream
  • Sterile stretch gauze bandage -- three inches by four yards
  • Buffered aspirin
  • Dermicil hypoallergenic cloth tape one inch by 10 yards
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Kaopectate tablets maximum strength
  • Bandage scissors
  • Custom splints
  • Vet Rap bandage

I'd say the hydocortisone, peroxide, gauze, tape, aformentioned benadryl, and maybe something to make a splint would be enough in most cases.  I'd call your regular vet and ask what basics they'd recommend, and I'd also look up the nearest vet/animal hospital's number and driving directions from your campsite, in case of emergency.



-- Edited by Elle at 15:39, 2007-09-04

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Kelly


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Brushes! Camping and walking around in the woods all day (if that's what you'll be doing) will get their fur full or burrs and dirt.

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Make sure they are up-to-date on their flea and tick treatment!

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