First Aid Kit
With Hurricane Florence making her way up the coast, this is a good time to do a once over of your pet’s first aid kit. Don’t have one? No worries…we’re going to share some of the “must haves” for your pet in case of an emergency. Having a pet first aid kit and knowing basic pet first aid care could mean the difference between life and death.
First Aid Kit:
· Copy of vaccination records in a plastic bag
· Phone numbers for your vet, an emergency vet, and animal poison control (888-426-4435)
· Slip Lead: To maintain control of dog or catch dog without getting bit
· Muzzle: If a dog is severely injured, muzzle for safety of dog and human(s)
· Bandages and Gauze: To keep wounds clean and/or control the bleeding
· Towels: To wipe area clean
· Adhesive tape: To secure bandages
· Liquid Bandage: Use on minor cuts after thoroughly cleaning
· Neosporin: Use on minor cuts after thoroughly cleaning
· Blunt scissors
· Tweezers
· Hydrogen Peroxide: To induce vomiting (contact vet before applying)
· Latex Gloves
· Petroleum Jelly: For Lubrication
· Thermometer
· Ice Pack
· Cotton Balls or Swabs
· Foil Blanket
· Sterile Saline Solution
· Antiseptic wipes or spray
· Bottled Water