Dog First Aid Kit Essentials for Hiking & Camping: Dual-Purpose Hacks

James and Cara from Kerouacs Cruising share their wild, trail-tested dog first aid kit—perfect for hiking, camping, and boondocking with pups Bella, Norman, and Jewels! From porcupine quills (pliers clutch!) to barbed wire gashes (blood clot powder saves!), we’ve got dual-purpose hacks for dogs and humans. Inspired by Dr. Andrew Jones’ Vet Secrets—linked below—these essentials (LMNT electrolytes, ace bandages, apple cider vinegar) keep vet bills low and adventures high. Want the full guide? Grab our $7 mini-e-book at [ko-fi.com/kerouacscruising/shop]—funds our next trail!

Highlights:

• Pliers for quills (Norman’s tale)
• Blood Clot Powder for gashes (Jules’ thigh scare)
• LMNT Raw for dehydration (Bella’s heat wave)
• Ace Bandage for sprains (Bella’s limp fix)
• Apple Cider Vinegar for skunks (Bella’s stench buster)

Links:

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• Gear
• Dr. Jones’ Vet Secrets
• LMNT Link*
• Blood Clot Powder*

First Aid Kits in the works—$3 tips on Ko-Fi & comments fuel it! What’s your must-have?

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