From cuts and scrapes to bumps and burns, life happens—and sometimes those boo-boo kisses require the help of a first-aid kit to make them better. The best kit for your family will depend on your ...

Our pets rely on us to take care of them when they’re sick or injured. But if we’re not prepared, panic and confusion can hinder our ability to act effectively when they need us most. The best way to ...

Dogs love hiking, backpacking, and camping just as much as their human counterparts (maybe even more). Keeping your pup safe and healthy in the backcountry is part of your responsibility as a pet ...

If you become injured or sick while hiking, your first aid kit’s only job is to get you out of the backcountry safely. You need to be comfortable enough to finish your trip, or capable of getting to a ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s one thing to know that emergencies happen, to be trained and prepared in case there is a life-threatening medical issue. It’s ...

The NHS recommends you have “a well-stocked first aid kit in your home so you can deal with minor accidents and injuries”.

It’s one thing to know that emergencies happen, to be trained and prepared in case there is a life-threatening medical issue. It’s another thing entirely to experience the situation in real life, to ...