Dec

Helping Scottsdale Pet Owners Prepare Pet First Aid Supplies

Pet First Aid Supplies You’ll Want to Keep at Home

While pet sitting for a client in Scottsdale, AZ, I realized that 2 of the dogs had been in a fight while I was away. One dog had a cut on her eye lid, while the other dog had some minor scratches and bites to the face. Fortunately, it was nothing too serious, but it reminded me of the importance of having a pet first aid kit in the home. Here is a great check list for starting your own pet first aid kit. It could save your pet’s life!

Keeping a first aid kit around the home could save your pet’s life.

Checklist:

1. Important phone numbers and medical records including: your veterinarian, your local animal hospital, and Animal Poison Control Center: 888-4ANI-HELP (888-426-4435)- there may be a fee for this call

2. Leash, board or blanket to use as a stretcher, and kennel to transport your pet

3. Digital thermometer- the temperature must be taken rectally rather than orally

4. Eye dropper or syringe without needle for oral treatments and flushing wounds

5. Gauze which can be used for wrapping wounds or muzzling- don’t use a muzzle if your pet is vomiting

6. Bandages or clean cloth, and adhesive tape for bandages – do not use adhesive bandages like Band-Aid on your pet

7. Milk of Magnesia

8. Activated charcoal for poison absorption

9. Hydrogen peroxide (3%) to induce vomiting – always talk to your vet or Animal Poison Control first before inducing vomiting