Who carries a trauma/med kit for their dog?

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I’m curious, how many people carry medical kits for their service dogs? And if you do, what kind of supplies do you usually include?

I’ve always carried medical supplies for my service dog, since I live 150 km (93.2 mi) from the closest 24/7 emergency vet, I feel it’s important to always have what I need to ensure he can get there.

The things I normally have in my med kit are:

- Tweezers

- Alcohol wipes

- Pocket knife with serrated blade

- Tourniquet that can be used on a dog

- Gauze pads

- Self-adhesive bandages

- Benadryl

- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) injection

There is other stuff I would like to have in my kit, but I try to keep the bulk and weight down.

Posted Mar 5, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC

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