Camping

[Lizmo]

We're going camping at the end-ish of November and we're taking the 2 young dogs (guess I can't call them pups anymore since they're almost 2! ).

What are some good things to bring? Share your lists of what you bring when you bring your dog/s on trips!

[FoxyWench]

extra blankies, i think no matter where you are it gets chilly at nights in novmember :P

for our doggy camping bag i do extra blankies and pjs, towels (for rain or swimming), extra collars and leashes (just in case) some of those easy divide wet food packets, but mine are picky and wont eat dry food on the go lol) treats, a couple toys, a tie out, and dog safe bug spray. as well as a first aid kit.

[Lolas Dad]

Crate
Food
Toys
Treats
Water, yes I said water because anywhere you go and use the water may upset your dog's stomach.
Doggy toothbrush
Doggy toothpaste
Dog Comb
Extra leashes, one is 16 foot, one is four foot and one is six foot.
Bicycle
Bicycle trailer so that Lola can be a back seat rider

Also for myself I bring my laptop in case their is wireless access. If you have one you might want to do the same so that you can post here any pics from your trip and let us know how your having a wonderful time without us

[Izzy's Valkyrie]

Hey Foxy, what is a dog safe bugspray?

[Lizmo]

Yes, I would like to know the same!

[dogsarebetter]

We actually go back packing, not camping. Since we carry everything on our backs we keep things to a minimum.
doggy first aid kit
food
treats
water
retractable leash (16 foot)
normal 6 ft or 4 ft leash
rain jackets
tie outs and stakes
a rubber squeeky toy

since you are not carrying this all on your back you could bring more stuff. but thats all i ever bring and we stay gone 4 or 5 days at a time.

[Lizmo]

What exactly is in a first aid kit for dogs?

[Amstaffer]

First Aid Kit for Dogs

# Roll cotton
# Some cotton balls
# Gauze pads
# Gauze tape
# Hydrogen peroxide (check the expiration date)
# Hydrocortisone ointment
# Scissors
# Eyewash
# Silver nitrate
# Tweezers
# Oral syringes
# Pediolyte® or other balanced electrolyte fluid
# Baby food – meat flavors work best
# Large towel
# Exam gloves
# 1 inch white tape (in addition to gauze tape)
# Rolls of elastic wrap
# Emergency ice pack
# Thermometer (both oral and rectal thermometers can be used rectally)


Dog Owner's Guide:First aid kit

* Gauze sponges -- 50 four-by-four inch sponges, two per envelope
* Triple antibiotic ointment
* Rubbing alcohol
* Ear syringe -- two ounce capacity
* Ace self-adhering athletic bandage -- three-inch width
* White petroleum jelly (Vaseline or similar)
* Eye wash
* Sterile, non-adherent pads
* Pepto Bismol tablets
* Generic Benadryl capsules -- 25mg, for allergies
* Hydrocortisone acetate -- one percent cream
* Sterile stretch gauze bandage -- three inches by four yards
* Buffered aspirin
* Dermicil hypoallergenic cloth tape one inch by 10 yards
* Hydrogen peroxide
* Kaopectate tablets maximum strength
* Bandage scissors
* Custom splints
* Vet Rap bandage

Other suggested items were:

* Blanket
* Tweezers
* Muzzle
* Hemostats
* Rectal thermometer
* Ziplock bags
* Paperwork, including the dog's health record, medications, local and national poison control numbers, regular veterinary clinic hours and telephone numbers, and emergency clinic hours and telephone number.

[FoxyWench]

doggy safe "bug spray" would be:

anything BABY safe
or
home made:
use 1/2 a cup of water 1/2 a cup of rubbing alcohol, and add, about 5 drops of catnip oil (its kinda expensive and unles syou make your own essentials, youll likely have to order it online) and then add other "bug repelant" essential oils untill you get a small you like, lemon verbena, lemon grass, peppermint, teatrea, penny royal, lavender, lemon thyme ect) pick 1 or a couple (peppermint teatree smells yummy and is also good for stings/bites, wounds (teatrea is an antiseptic and peppermint is cooling). lemon is great for repelling bugs and catnip oils is as effective as deet...
you could use just the catnip oil but its not exactly the best smelling of the oils and i like to either do lemon scneted or lavender in there to cut the musky smell of catnip oil.

use in a spritz bottle, its safe for people, babies, and pets!

[BerryBye]

I use this. Absorbine Supersheild - Green 950ml-On Sale until Jan 31 2010 [STP0023]

Absorbine Supersheild - Green
The all natural spray that offers an effective alternative to chemical insecticides. Environmentally friendly. A water based, non irritating formula of citronella, tea tree oil, eucalyptus, lavender, pennyroyal, pine needle and witch hazel, combined with lanolin and aloe coat conditioners