On July 22, the Savannah Police Department (SPD) received a donation of K9 medical kits from Protection4Paws, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides life-saving equipment for K9s that includes trauma and heat-related illness supplies.

Called a “Buddy Bag,” these K9 Medical Kits are designed to provide essential equipment for both the safety of the K9 Unit and the fastest possible medical care for the K9. “Buddy Bags” include a wide variety of items for time-sensitive emergencies or hostile situations, totaling approximately $400 worth of supplies per medical kit.

Key items include: ACE bandage, Elasticon bandage, paper tape, CoFlex wrap, 10cc syringe (for inducing vomiting), gloves, 6" gauze roll, cast padding, 4x4 gauze pads, petrolatum pads, Telfa pads, razor, tweezers, bandage scissors, hemostat, Benadryl, eye saline/drops, artificial tears, 3x antibiotic ointments, wound cream, alcohol, peroxide, BZK wipes, slip leashes, lubricating jelly, digital thermometer, cotton balls, ear cleaner, WoundSeal for nail clots, WoundSeal for blood clotting, blanket, SAM splint, K9 leg splint, burn sheet, saline rinse, collapsible water bowl, cold packs (2), tourniquet, muzzle, K9 oxygen mask, and BVM bag.

K9 Atlas and K9 Blu of the SPD have each received their own K9 medical kit. On behalf of the department, they’d like to express their gratitude for this generous donation.