We are off to the Lake District in two weeks time. We will be staying in a dog friendly self catering cottage in Heartsop. Looking statue map it's not near any towns. While I'm looking forward to long peaceful dog walks I'd also like to be prepared. My usual holiday first aid kit contains some plasters, antiseptic ointment, antihistamine, and tweezers, just the basics. What else should I take especially for Homer?
I carry a first aid kit on our more adventurous walks. It includes antiseptic wipes, bandages, tape and the normal human items as most items are common to both. The only thing that I carry specifically for Holly is a collapsible water bowl so she can have a drink on hot days. We always take her vaccination records with us just in case of problems. The Lakes is a lovely area with some fabulous dog walks. I hope you have a wonderful holiday.
Hartsop is not far from Glenridding. There's a general store there, a few tourist shops and a walking shop. There's a great walk along Ullswater from the ferry.
I bought a dog first aid kit from Amazon cost £10. I added a tick tool. Fortunately didn't need to use it for my two dogs but it goes in my little rucksack everywhere we go. Also a collapsible bowl and a great little water bottle I got in TKMax.
Other than the above, wire cutters in case of getting tangled in barbed wire. Sterile water for flushing eyes. Pawz rubber boots in case of a foot injury.
A couple of wide stretchy bandages (non cohesive, so the kind that don't stick to themselves) and some sticky Elastoplast or similar to go round the ends of the bandage to keep it on. Ahead of time google how to put a bandage on (even pressure, no wrinkles etc). A packet of sanitary pads (sterile, absorbent and cheap!) to go against a wound under a bandage or to be pressed against a wound to stop bleeding. Scissors. They are just generally handy... A torch so you can see what you're doing. Head torch if possible.
styptic power, bandages, cleansing wipes - i will probably add a booty on - that's a great idea @snowbunny and then w/e humans may need - small scissor, gauze pads, betadine wipes.
