Pet First Aid Kits
The importance of a good Pet First Aid is to stabilize your pet and then seek veterinary care immediately. A good First Aid Kit provides all the tools you will need for the little or big emergency quickly. You can purchase a Pet First Aid Kit, but you will need to add some very important items. They generally cost between $20 and $40. Some new larger, more expensive Kits include items for Emergency Pet Preparedness.
First - Add a copy of your pet’s Medical Records, including shot records to your Kit.
Ask your Vet for a copy.
Second - Add your Vet’s phone number and the ASPCA Poison Control phone number. 888-426-4435 www.aspca.org Write them on the front of the First Aid booklet that comes with every Pet First Aid Kit.
Pet First Aid Kits generally include
Cleansing Wipes Antiseptic Towelette
Non-stick bandages Gauze & Adhesive bandages
Medical Tape Tweezers & small Scissors
Pet First Aid Booklet
Combined Kit - I keep a First Aid Kit in every car. Since I travel with a dog regularly, I expanded the people Kit to include dogs. Most items work for both people and dogs. I have only used the Cold Compress on a dog once, but I have used it on kids numerous times. If you often travel with you pet (even around town), you need a Pet First Aid Kit in your car.
Items you should Add
Real scissors & sharp knife
Triple antibiotic ointment Hydrocortisone Cream
Saline eye solution Pepcid tablets
Benadryl capsules - 25mg Aspirin
White petroleum jelly Dramamine
Pet Wrap (Coflex) - to hold bandage or splint in place or as a muzzle
More to Add
At this point, you realize that the little bag or box that your Pet First Aid Kit came in is too small. Sporting goods or camping stores have lots of bags that are better suited for your Combined or Pet First Aid Kit.
Hydrogen Peroxide - for cleansing wounds and poisioning
Turkey baster or bulb syringe for forcing down liquids
Tube Sock - for a paw protector
Styptic or Cornstarch - to stop minor bleeding
Betadyne Anti-grease Soap
Cotton Balls & Q-Tips Safety Razor
Super Glue - to seal wounds
Polish Remover - to remove Super Glue
Toothbrush (new) - for cleaning wound or people use
Activated Charcoal for Poisoning
Cold Compress Space Blanket
Be Prepared - it may save a life!
It is terrible to see your pet injured; you want to be prepared to handle the emergency. The emergency may be a simple thorn in the paw or a bee sting. Or the emergency could be poison. The Hydrogen Peroxide and activated charcoal are in case of you dog ingests a poison. Start your Pet First Aid Kit today!
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