Dog First-Aid Kit Checklist
The night your dog splits a paw open, you don’t want to be reading a box — you want the gauze already bagged by the door. This one-page checklist lists what belongs in a dog first-aid kit, plus space to write your dog’s normal temperature, heart rate, and gum color so you know their baseline. It’s for any owner who’d rather be ready than searching. It’s preparation, not treatment — call your vet for the actual emergency.
Genuinely fillable · bilingual EN/ES · vet-sourced — not a scanned template.
What's inside
- A tick-box list of every kit item: gauze, non-stick pads, self-adhesive wrap, tape, blunt scissors, tweezers, digital thermometer, gloves, saline, and a tick remover
- A normal-vitals reference — temperature, heart rate, breathing, and gum color/refill — with typical ranges to compare your dog against
- Write-on hints for recording your dog’s own baseline numbers, taken on a calm, healthy day
- An emergency-contacts block: your vet, the nearest 24-hour ER vet, and a pet poison line
- Reminders to pack a copy of your vet records and this sheet inside the kit itself
How to use it
- Print it, gather the items, and keep everything in one labeled bag or box near the door.
- On a calm day, take your dog’s temperature, heart rate, breathing, and gum-refill and note the numbers — that’s their baseline.
- Fill in your vet, the nearest 24-hour ER vet, and a pet poison line now, before you ever need them.
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The 18-printable pack lands instantly — new printables and tips follow. Unsubscribe anytime.Frequently asked questions
- Is this a first-aid guide with treatment steps?
- No. It’s a checklist for building and stocking the kit, plus a reference for your dog’s normal vitals. It doesn’t give treatment steps or doses — for any injury or illness, call your vet or the nearest ER vet.
- What are the normal vitals for?
- On a calm, healthy day, measure your dog’s temperature, heart rate, breathing, and gum-refill and write them down. Knowing their baseline helps you and your vet later tell whether something is off.
- Do I need a pet poison line if I already have a vet?
- It’s a useful backup. If your dog may have swallowed something toxic, a poison line or your vet can advise fast — keep both numbers on the sheet so you’re not searching mid-emergency.
Free educational printable — not veterinary advice, and not a substitute for your vet's official records or an emergency call. Full disclaimer → · Leer en español →