Working Dog First Aid Kit | Field First Aid for Gundogs & Working Dogs

Most handlers don't think about a first aid kit until they need one — and by then it's too late to wish they'd packed it. The Working Dog First Aid Kit is the answer to that problem: compact enough that there's no excuse not to carry it, and stocked well enough to handle the injuries that actually happen in the field. The vet wrap alone is worth the price — it's the single most useful item for managing a cut or wound until you can get to a vet. The foil blanket for shock, the saline pods for eye contamination from grass seeds or chemicals, the tweezers for thorns — every item earns its place. At £19.75 it's one of the most important £20 you'll spend on your dog.

• Compact field kit — 16cm x 10.5cm x 9cm, clips to belt or fits in any bag
• 16 items covering the most common field injuries
• Vet wrap (cohesive bandage) — the most versatile field dressing available
• Saline eye wash pods — essential for grass seed and chemical eye contamination
• Foil blanket for shock management
• Scissors and tweezers — for thorns, grass seeds, and wound management
• Plasters included for the handler — cover is rough on everyone

• Gundog handlers on shoot days, training sessions, and field trials
• Any handler working dogs in cover, rough ground, or near water
• Summer training when grass seed injuries are at their peak risk
• Handlers who are ever more than 30 minutes from a vet
• Anyone who wants to be prepared rather than reactive

• Check contents at the start of each season and replace any used or expired items
• Check expiry dates on saline pods and sterile items annually
• Store in a cool, dry place — avoid leaving in a hot car for extended periods
• Wipe the exterior clean after muddy sessions
• Restock immediately after any items are used — don't wait until the next outing

Gundog Training Academy Tip

Carry the kit. Every time. Not just on shoot days — on training sessions, on walks, on any outing where your dog is working in cover or near water. The injuries that require a first aid kit don't announce themselves in advance.

Grass seeds are the most underestimated risk in summer field work. They penetrate skin, migrate through tissue, and can cause serious internal damage if not caught early. After every session in long grass between June and September, check between every toe, inside both ears, around the eyes, and along the belly. The tweezers in this kit are your first line of defence — but only if you catch the seed before it migrates.

Know how to use vet wrap before you need it. Practice wrapping a paw at home so that when you're in a field with a bleeding dog, your hands know what to do without your brain having to think about it. Calm, competent first aid in the field is a skill — and like all skills, it's better learned before the emergency.