Must-haves for Your Pet's First-Aid Kit

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Accidents happen and when they do, you want to be prepared. That's why having a first aid kit for your pet is essential. You can buy pre-stocked first aid kits or you can create your own. Here's a list of some of the items it should include:

• Your vet's telephone number, plus the number of an emergency weekend or nighttime vet
   
• A veterinary first aid manual such as Emergency Care for Cats and Dogs 
   
• Gauze rolls or pads
   
• Adhesive tape
   
• Absorbent cotton
   
• Scissors, preferably with rounded tips
   
• Hydrogen peroxide
   
• Antibiotic ointment
   
• Hydrocortisone ointment
   
• Eyewash
   
• Tweezers
   
• Rectal thermometer
   
• Syringe (without the needle) for giving oral medications
   
• Antihistamine liquid

- Information provided by Michael Schaer, D.V.M., professor of medicine and associate chief of staff at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainesville 
 

Comments

14 Oct 2010 4:34 pm

crystalziegler said:

What a great idea!