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K9 Medical Kits

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For K9 handlers, veterinarians, bird hunters and other dog owners—be prepared to treat severe bleeding, and administer immediate care for life-threatening injuries.

Always-Ready Medical Solution.

K9 Medical Kits are built with specific first aid and trauma supplies to treat dogs and humans alike. A variety of kit sizes, from small trauma kits to comprehensive medical supplies, and evacuation devices sized for K9 casualties.

Rescue Essentials offers a variety of pre-configured tactical medical kits, but also will customize trauma kits, packs or bags to meet your teams specific needs. Contact our sales team to discuss which options are best for you.

Choose the Right Kit

Small Trauma Kits and Supplies

Small profile trauma kit with bleeding control essentials that can be applied on K9 and human casualties.

Best for: Tactical K9 handlers
Size / Format: Small, covert
Focus: Bleeding control
Carry Method: Belt or vest mount
Benefit: Quickly address severe bleeding

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K9 IFAK

Mid-sized IFAKs with trauma supplies essential for treating dogs or humans.

Best for: LE or military K9 handlers
Size / Format: Small/Medium IFAK pouch or thigh-rig
Carry Method: MOLLE mount or thigh-rig
Benefit: Carry trauma supplies on a vest or pack for fast response

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Comprehensive K9 and Handler Kits

Large comprehensive med kits for treating K9s and humans, including trauma and minor wound treatment.

Best for: Everyday missions with working dogs
Size / Format: Larger packs or bags
Focus: Provide comprehensive field care for K9s and handlers
Carry Method: Vehicle or mobile response
Benefit: Large and comprehensive kit to care for many ailments during duty or training

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K9 Litters

Transport an injured dog to safety or professional veterinary care.

Best for: Any handler, veterinarian, groomer or dog owner who may need to transport a wounded K9
Size / Format: Foldable soft stretcher
Focus: Make transport of incapacitated dog easier
Carry Method: Add to first aid kit or other packs
Benefit: Easily move unconscious or injured dogs in the field, at the vet, or in the wilderness

This kit is perfect for what we buy and donate to the officers!
— Anonymous Product Review, K9 Personal Carry Kit

I’ve been using Rescue-Essentials for all of my medical needs for years.Always a great selection, competitive prices and a great experience.
— Anonymous, Google Review

As a relatively new customer with about 10 separate purchases, I can say Rescue Essentials has always been concise and accurate with all my orders, very fast to ship and have very competitive pricing. Even though I'm not a "professional", I am attracted to the 'top shelf' quality merchandise offered here and the true professional people who stand behind these products. The products brought me here, the people bring me back.
— Acrobat Jack, Google Review

Be Prepared for It All

Rescue Essentials has been a trusted partner for professionals in law enforcement, military, EMS, and school safety for almost two decades. Our gear is used by agencies across the U.S. and globe because it’s built to perform when lives are on the line.

With an understanding and experience in tactical medicine and rapid-response protocols, we build kits that real-world operators can depend on—every time.

FAQs

Please read our FAQ page to find out more.

How are K9 IFAKs different than human IFAKs?

First aid kits for dogs include items that are safe and effective for canines. Additionally, function considerations come in to play like ensuring a tourniquet can fit effectively around a dog’s limb, dressings that don’t get tangled in fur, and includes tools like a muzzle. K9 IFAKs by Rescue Essentials are generally built with human-grade medical supplies that are also suitable and ideal for treating K9 injuries.

What kinds of medical supplies are in a K9 first aid kit?

As with human medical kits, it is important to consider what kinds of risks the dog may encounter when selecting or building an IFAK. For example, law enforcement K9s in the field have different common or likely injuries vs. a family dog in the woods. For professional K9s, consider traumatic injuries such as severe bleeding, chest injuries, burns, orthopedic breaks or sprains. Make sure personal protective equipment is included as well, especially a muzzle to protect responders from a dog in distress.

Are there tourniquets specifically for dogs?

As featured in many of our Rescue Essentials K9 IFAKs, there are a few tourniquet options that are effective for dogs. The TacMed K9 Tourniquet is similar to a traditional windlass-style tourniquet with added features to keep it in place. The Slishman Pressure Wrap and SWAT-T tourniquet are also ideal for small limbs and have added versatility as a tool.

Can I carry a single first aid kit to cover both me and my dog?

Absolutely! Rescue Essentials K9 IFAKs are all built with human-grade medical components but with carrying for an injured K9 in mind. So, kits like the K9 and Handler Comprehensive Medical Kit provide tools to address a wide range of injuries in both dogs and humans.

Can I customize a kit for my unit's specific needs?

Yes. We offer extensive customization options and work directly with tactical units to build kits that match your SOPs, training protocols, and mission requirements. Our customer service team can help configure the following items: tourniquets, chest seals, trauma shears, gauze, bandages, and other specialized medicine components.

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