Here is a page that I include in our puppy packages to new families of our pups. It may help you to assemble your first aid kits.
Since you never know when an accident will happen, keeping a pet emergency kit at your home or in your car is a good idea. It need only contain a few simple things. You can put it together yourself and buy the items separately, or buy one ready-made. If you make one up yourself, the following items comprise a complete list:
· Your veterinarian's number (both regular and emergency) and your local or national poison control phone number (1-800-548-2423 is the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center).
· Appropriate-sized muzzle because animals in pain may lash out - even at their owner.
· Bandage materials: sterile gauze, non-stick bandages, adhesive bandage tape.
· Isopropyl rubbing alcohol.
· Hydrogen peroxide for cleaning wounds and in case you need to make your pet vomit.
· Activated charcoal to absorb ingested poisons (make sure to consult a veterinarian before using).
· Appropriate-sized stretcher. A blanket or sheet works well for larger dogs.
· Nylon slip leash - easy to get on and off.
· Clean towel or rag.
· A blanket to warm an animal in shock. Some pharmacies carry a lightweight thermal blanket.
· Hemostat or tweezers.
· Oral syringe or eye dropper to dispense oral medications.
· Sterile saline solution or eye wash and sterile eye lubricant for eye injuries.
· Styptic powder or pads (like CutStop).
· Rectal thermometer.
· Pet Pectate, or similar product used to treat minor diarrhea.
· 325 mg tablets of canine or buffered aspirin (for dogs only).
· 25 mg capsules of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for allergic reactions to insect bites. Again, consult your veterinarian before using.
· Stop Itch or a similar product for insect bites.
· Triple antibiotic ointment for minor cuts and scrapes.
· Cold pack for swelling.
· Scissors or a knife.
And since you aren't using this kit all the time and some items have expiration dates, watch these carefully and replace when needed. Remember that even the best first aid kit isn't any good if you don't know how to use it so make sure to brush up on your first aid basics and consult a vet if you have any questions on treatments or doses.
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