- Some supplies and equipment are unique to managing dogs, or differ from that used on people. Experience shows it is ideal to centrally locate these items in the area where injured dogs will be managed. Coordinate with supporting veterinary personnel for these items.
  - Examples are dog hair clippers, dog muzzles, canine oxygen face masks, neonatal and pediatric blood pressure cuffs, and size 10mm and 11mm endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes. Durable medical equipment should be routinely disinfected for re-use, as is done after use on human patients.
- MWDs with a catheter or bandage of any kind, or with wounds of any kind should be prevented from self-trauma and removal of devices. The simplest options for preventing self-trauma and device removal are either a loose-fitting muzzle (short-term use only) or application of a modified plastic bucket with the bottom cut off, secured around the neck using a collar.