DOG/HUMAN HIKE FIRST AID CHECKLIST This check list was compiled from several lists posted on the Dog Hike Mailing List. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Malox coated or buffered aspirin (don't give regular aspirin to dogs)ibuprofen for 2 legged hikers 2. Vet wrap- sticks to fur better without pulling out the hair 3. Kwik Stop or Styptic Powder- a coagulant to stop flow of blood 4. Small nail scissors- 5. Ear and eye ointment- such as Ottomax or Terramycin 6. Tick tweezers and maybe Tick Release (??)- hemostats are great 7. Disposable razor- to shave hair from injured area 8. Booties- protect foot pads against snow/ice/rough terrain often used with vet wrap to keep them on 9. Betadine swabs or cleanser- 10. Butterfly bandages- wound closure strips 11. Waterproof surgical tape- 12. Sam splints- (??) 13. Secta-soothe-(??) 14. Mole skin- 15. Irrigation needle- to flush eyes and wounds 16. Dressing and 4X4 bandages- 17. Triangular bandage- really come in handy 18. Regular gauze and elastic bandages 19. Immodium AD- 20. 8 X 10 piece of plastic- can serve as roof, wind-break, litter or travois material 21. Parachute cord- 22. Antacid tablets- 23. Antiseptic cleaning pads- 24. Antiseptic ointment- try Neosporin or combination antiseptic/anestetic creams 25. Bandaids- 26. Q_tips- 27. Single edge razor blade(taped)- 28. Roller Bandage- 29. Safety pins- 30. Tweezers- 31. Bandana- could serve as muzzle, bandage or dressing 32. Insect repellant- 33. Lip balm/sunscreen- 34. Roll (5ft) of lightweight wire- splint/travois material 35. Antihistamines- such as Benadryl 36. Soap (motel size)- 37. Flagyl- an antibiotic for giardia 38. Vets AB(??) 39. Penicillin product(s)-as prescribed by the vet for possible serious infections, which may give you enough time to retreat to civilization for proper care. 40. Water filters- 41. Cough lozenges (zincs are great) 42. (For women) Applicator-less tampons 43. (For anyone) Maxipads (great for stoping massive bleeding) 44. Stinge-eze (if the repellent fails)
We hike this often in the Fall to Spring months. In the Summer the lack of water and the heat make it a difficult hike for the dogs. You share the trail with hikers, horses, and loose dogs. Ft. Collins is a college town and the college kids bring their dogs up on the weekend and turn them loose. Lots of nice trails, and wonderful views of the plains
An Easy B hike, all downhill but then all uphill coming out. Nice for the dogs as it is under tree cover most of the way and lots of water. You follow a creek most of the way with the reservoirs a nice lunch stop. There maybe fishermen around and rangers do patrol the park on ATV's
Listed as a dog friendly hike