The Pet First Aid Kit
Here are some suggestions for building your own first aid kit. Tailor your first aid kit to your own personal needs.
Thermometer, lubricating jelly Bandages, cotton gauze squares, cotton swabs Bandage scissors Medical tape Gauze rolls – can be used as tourniquet or muzzle Tweezers – to remove stingers, splinters Syringe – to administer liquid medications Splint supplies – tongue depressors Cloth – to be used as tourniquet
Antibiotic cream Hydrogen peroxide – to induce vomiting Rubbing alcohol – aid with heat stroke or fever as a cooling agent when applied topically Betadine solution – topical antiseptic (does not burn or sting) Antihistamine (Benadryl) – helps with allergic reactions Stypic powder – helps clot blood in toenail is injured Eyewash, bulb syringe Pediolyte – for dehydration Rescue Remedy – for stress or shock Arnica – for bruises and physical trauma Kao-Pectate – for diarrhea
Heating Pad, hot water bottle Blanket Towel Latex gloves Water
Concise, illustrated pet first aid manual Local veterinarian telephone number Emergency clinic telephone number National Animal Poison Control Center telephone number (888-4 ANI-HELP or 888-426-4435)
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