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The first thing I noticed yesterday morning as I stepped outside was the nip in the air. I knew fall had officially arrived. Fall at our house means a lot of things. Evenings spent on our patio sitting around the fire pit making smores, tailgating, and of course, hiking. It’s the perfect time to visit all the local State Parks, mostly nestled in the mountains, in our area. Of course, we bring along Rio, the smallest, furriest member of the family. With Rio accompanying us on our Fall adventures, it’s important to make sure he stays safe. That’s why we pack a “Doggie To Go Treat Bag.” It includes items for a Dog First Aid Kit and special supplies to keep him ready to “Fuel the Wag.” I keep this bag stashed in my trunk for anytime Rio travels along with us.
How to Make a Dog Treat Bag & First Aid Kit
The first thing I did was purchase a small, portable lunch bag to hold our supplies. I chose this because it easily fits into a backpack while we are hiking, but any sort of container will do. If you want to get creative, there are all sorts of ways to personalize the outside of the lunch box. You could cross stitch or embroider your pet’s name onto the outside, paint their name, or whatever you choose. It’s a great way to get kids involved in the project.
I added basic first aid supplies to our kit. Some good items to include are:
*cotton balls or cotton swabs
*gauze and/or gauze pads
*an ice pack
*Antibacterial ointment
*a small flashlight
(Other good items to keep in the car are a towel or blanket. In case of injury, you can quickly and easily wrap them up. )
Then I added some treats to make sure we make the most of our time in the outdoors. I included:
*a chew toy
*a ball for playing fetch
*a rope pull toy for tug of war
I didn’t want him to be hungry and thirsty if we were out too long. After all, it’s important for him to stay hydrated and keep up his energy. I included:
*a bottle of water (a collapsible water bowl is a good addition too!)
*a plastic zip-locked bag filled with food. We use Nature’s Recipe. You can use this coupon to get $3 back when you purchase any Nature’s Recipe Product. How’s that for a good deal?
When I stopped by Food Lion to pick up our snacks for hiking, I also purchased a bag of Nature’s Recipe. It’s filled with high-quality ingredients. There’s no poultry by-product meal and no corn or wheat. Until recently, Nature’s Recipe was only sold in pet specialty stores, but since they are now selling in grocery stores, I can grab a bag at Food Lion. Since they have a 35-year history of premium recipes, it makes me feel good knowing Rio is receiving the proper nutrition to help him Fuel the Wag. You can use this link to learn more about Nature’s Recipe and how you can help your dog “Fuel the Wag” this Fall.
There are lots of other items that could be included in a Dog Treat Bag and First Aid Kit, but I wanted to keep ours small and portable. The possibilities to include in the kit are endless and can be varied to suit your dog’s tastes. Does he prefer to play Frisbee rather than fetch? Change up the toys to blend with your pet’s personality! Does he have a favorite treat? Add that! Does he have a tendency to break leashes? Add an extra leash or collar to the bag.
Does your pet go on adventures with you? What are some of your favorite things to do with your pet in the Fall? What would you include in your pet treat bag?
What a good idea to have a dog bag treat! My doggies love to the dog park in my neighborhood.
Having a dog first aid kit really makes a lot of sense. I need to pack my dog one as well using your suggestions.
Thats different. I dont have pets but anything can happen while taking long walks/jogs with your pet or other activity with the dog.
We’ve been wanting to try Nature’s Recipe. Great ideas for a hiking bag that includes your pup!
This is such a great idea. I don’t have a dog but I have a friend who has three dogs. Ill share this post with her.
This is a smart idea, everything is tidy and easy to transport. The name on the bag is a cute touch.
This is very good, I’ve never made a first aid kit for Riley before and it’s about time that I did. You’ll never know what can happen. These are all essentials and very good choices to have as well.
We shifted to Nature Recipe a few months back and our dog is healthier, happier and cuter! We also have a dog road trip bag in the trunk for those spur of the moment trips with our fur baby.
It’s so nice to have a bag ready for your fur baby especially when you’re going out. That sounds like a great brand of dog food!
These are really great tips. I love all these ideas. Will try to do these for our future trips.
Having a first-aid kit ready is definitely important. It’s always a good idea to bring along some healthy dog food too!
We often take our pets with us when we are on the go. I pack them food & water, of course, but love the idea of a first aid kit. Such a smart idea.
I learn so much from reading posts like this one. I am going to be well informed when I finally adopt my dog!
Having a treat kit and first aid kit for your pet in the car is such a great idea. We travel with our dogs quite often and want to feel prepared for any situation that could arise while they are out with us.
I’ve never thought about making either of these before. Little treat bags for Halloween would be cute too!
Your dog is just too cute. What a patient little thing. I bet he loves that treat bag!
I think its lovely that you take you furry member with you on days out and how lovely to make a first aid kit too
This is a really great idea! We love to hike in the fall with our dog, and we need to make one of these bags. I don’t know how many times we set out on a small hike only to realize that it is much longer than we thought. Some band aids for blisters and extra water and snacks would definitely come in handy.
This is such a great idea! My daughter has dogs and she travels with them a lot. She needs to have one of these.
Your dog is adorable! Always good to be prepared when out and about with pets.
Oh my goodness what a sweet little doggie. 🙂 I haven’t thought about a pet bag/first aid kit, but that does make perfectly good sense.
I think it is important to have a pet bag in the car. I like to stock it with some treats and first aide items for dogs.
My dog is a Shih Tzu and because this breed is short-legged with a short snout, I cannot take him for long walks. because he tires easily. We do take short walks around the block. He loves that! If I take him in the car with me for a trip, I always make sure I have his feeding dish with me, some treats and a bottle of water. Thank you for sharing the $3 discount coupon for Nature Recipe dog food.
How awesome is that treat bag, my poochies favourite toys are tennis balls and it is always a good idea to have a first aid kit on hand.
I never thought about making one of these for my dog. We love this brand of dog food, she thinks it is super yummy!
This is so important and cool at the same time. We haven’t tried this brand with our doggies yet, will have to look into it.
We love nature’s recipe. It has a lot of great stuff in it for my dog. I trust the brand. That treat bag is really cute. We just went on a camping trip this weekend and this that I would’ve come in very handy.
I need to grab a collapsible water dish. That is the one thing that I’m missing! #client
We always think of first aid kits for children, we must not forget about our pets! That Doggie To Go Treat Bag I am sure will have tails wagging!
New idea making a doggie first aid kit and treat bag. I can see the treat bag would never have thought about the first aid kit..
I love your idea of making a doggie first aid kit & treat bag! I’ve never thought of that. We are taking advantage of this beautiful weather to go for long hikes with Max. I need to copy your first aid kit and make one for him.
You have such a cute doggy! I only have cats, and they don’t much like adventures. They will step outside with me now and again, but if I tried to take them somewhere, I imagine they’d flip out on me.
This is a wonderful idea. You never know when emergency might strike. It’s important to be as prepared for our pets as we are for ourselves.
This is such a great idea! We travel with our dogs all the time, and I can’t believe I’ve never thought of doing this before. Thanks!
Awwww, Rio is very cute and I can totally picture him wagging his backside. bringing toys along with food and water and treats is a great idea and will offer some familiarity as you travel.
Rio IS adorable. It makes me miss having a dog around the house. He sounds like a wonderful family pet.
That is a really good idea. I usually had to buy stuff for our dog if we were out longer than expected.