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Pet Health :: First Aid for Pets
Emergency First-Aid Kits for Cats and Dogs
The most helpful item to have when a medical pet emergency occurs is a first-aid kit prepared in advance by you.
When your dog gets injured, that’s when you need to remain calm. Maybe you’re quivering on the inside, but if you know exactly where the first-aid kit is for your precious animal, you’ll have less to worry about.
There’s no way you can know the type of emergency that may occur, but certainly having the most common items on hand is key to moving quickly and reacting smartly. Besides, having a full-stocked first-aid kit might save your pet’s life.
What to Buy and Store in Your Pet’s First-Aid Kit
Before assembling your first-aid kit, make a note to create a Pet Emergency Information card.
Pet Emergency Information Card
List the following items on the information card:
- Pet’s Name, age, and weight, fur color and markings
- Pet’s Gender and Type
- Address where your pet resides
- Your name and phone number
- Prescription medications
- Vet’s Name, location, and phone number
Items to Pack Inside Your Pet’s First-Aid Kit
Here is a starter list of products to include in your pet’s first-aid kit. As time goes by, you can add more items later.
- Information card
- Leash
- Three feet of cotton fabric that can be used as a secondary leash, muzzle, or tourniquet.
- Various sizes of cotton gauze
- Role of paper tape or medical tape to secure the dressing
- Antibiotic salve for cuts and abrasions
- Roll of plastic wrap to seal wounds
- Blunt surgical scissors
- Two towels
- One blanket
- Cotton balls
- Container of honey for shock
- Hydrogen peroxide for cleaning wounds
- Children’s aspirin that can be given to animals
- Antiseptic soap and sanitizer
- An antihistamine for allergies or asthmatic reactions
- Anti-diarrhea medicine
- Syrup of Ipecac for ingested poisons
- Small bottled water and plastic dish
If your pet requires first-aid and you’re in doubt what to do or how to treat the injury, call your vet immediately.
If you’re located in the greater Raleigh, North Carolina area, call CareFirst Animal Hospital.
Map/Driving Directions for Dog/Cat Emergency First Aid
Oberlin: (919) 746-7570
Glenwood: (919) 746-7571
Grace Park: (919) 746-7572
Falls Pointe: (919) 746-7573
