garyb Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 (edited) How many of you here work dogs, yet don't carry any form of First Aid for them? Not a season goes by when you don't see some form of injury in the field... and yet very few, other than the top dog men seem to have the basic equipment on them, that could save your best friends life ? Had my Springer out yesterday, he'd not been in cover for more than 10 minutes when blood started to pour out of his paw. Glad I had the necessary to patch him up, before I could get him in the vets this morning. A few stitches and a very drunken springer - but he'll be ok! Could have been a lot worse... Do your best friend a favour and put together a small kit that you can carry in your game bag / pocket. I bought one of these from Ebay, and added a few other items like Pliers / Dressing etc. ( http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=250617806845 ) and it lives in my gamebag even when training. Further Reading - http://www.basc.org.uk/en/how-to/gundogs/f...n-the-field.cfm Although, what use is an old ice cream tub size box? when the beaters waggon / landrover / car is 500 yards away ? Keep it in your pocket / bag! GB Edited May 4, 2010 by garyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 its a ****ter when it happens, glad he's ok now you have the hard part a springer with restricted exercise to try and let it heal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 I always carry a first aid kit when out with my dogs, I have also been on a course run by these people Animal Aiders It was a very well run course and having a first aid kit is all well and good but you still need to know what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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