Always remember that any first aid administered to your pet is literally FIRST aid and should be followed by veterinary care. Many emergencies require fast and correct action to prevent further injury and even save the patient’s life until veterinary care is available.
First Aid Kit –a suitable sized plastic waterproof container
Information on each of your pets to put in the kit:
Patient’s medical record (including medications and vaccination history), microchip number if present
A picture for possible identification (may be on your vaccine certificate)
Family Veterinarian
Local Emergency Veterinary Clinic
Animal Poison Control Center: 888-4ANI-HELP (888-426-4435) (there may be a fee for this call)
Supplies:
2 inch rolled gauze
Absorbent gauze 3×3 pads
1 inch and 2 inch cast padding rolls
1 inch and 2 inch white adhesive tape rolls
2 inch self-cling bandage (vetwrap) roll and 4 inch for larger patients
Nonstick bandage in sterile wrapper (telfa pads)
Alcohol preps individually wrapped
Antiseptic wipes individually wrapped
Hydrogen peroxide 3%
Digital rectal fever thermometer and small tube of KY jelly or other lubricant
Sterile saline solution
Tick remover
Tweezers with flat angled tip
Nail trimmer
Eye dropper or 12cc dose syringe (without needle)
Scissors with blunt tips
Tongue depressors
Non-latex disposable gloves
Compact thermal blanket
Leash, carrier or crate
A pillowcase
Medium sized cotton towel
Penlight
Please ask your family veterinarian if there are addition items needed for your pets life style or condition.