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