First Aid Kit For Pets
A well equipped kit should contain the following items:
Information Card Containing:
-Veterinary Emergency Clinic Phone Number (417-782-9611)
-Your Vet's Phone Number
-Poison Control Phone Number
-Web Sites (www.mainstreetpetcare.com)
-Each Pet's Baseline Information (Weight, Date of Birth, Health Problems, Normal Heart Rate and Respiratory Rate)
-List of Medications- Including name, dose, and frequency
Muzzle Gauze
Duct Tape or other heavy duty tape to immobilize if needed
Bandage Material:
-Gauze pads/Telfa Pads
-Gauze Rolls- Stretch and non-stretch
-Elastic Wrap- Ace, Vet Wrap
-Saran Wrap to seal wounds
-Tape- porous and waterproof
All Purpose Scissors
Magazine or Newspaper to use as a splint
Tweezers and/or Hemostats
Hair Clippers
Needle Nose Pliers
Side(Wire) Cutters
Syringes for Medications
Thermometer
Towel and/or Blanket (multi uses)
Hot and Cold Packs
Liquid Soap (Scrub)
Antiseptic Solution
Cotton Balls and 4x4's
Lube
Contacts Lens Solution (Saline)
Dermavet/Panalog
Activated Charcoal
3% Hydrogen Peroxide
Antihistamine (Diphenhydramine)
Pain Medication - Talk to your vet about this
Anti-Diarrheal Medications
Nail Trimmers
Elizabethan Collar
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