First aid bag

• Muzzle, or roll of gauze for making a muzzle

• Magnifying glass

• Scissors

• Tweezers

• Nail clippers and metal nail file

• Styptic powder or sticks, Kwik Stop, or cornstarch

• Penlight

• Nylon slip leash

• Eye dropper or oral syringe

• Cotton swabs

• Cotton balls

• Clean towels - cloth and paper

• Rectal thermometer

• Lubricant such as mineral oil or KY Jelly (without spermicide)

• Disposable gloves.

• Syringes of various sizes

• Needle-nose pliers

• Surgical threads.

• Grease-cutting dish soap

• Bitter Apple or other product to discourage licking

• Pet carrier

• Towel or blanket to use as a stretcher, another to keep your dog warm during transport (some pharmacies and camping outlets carry a thermal blanket).