Pet First Aid: What You Need To Know

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First Aid Kit Checklist

Having a pet first aid kit and being prepared for an emergency can reduce your dog’s pain and discomfort, and maybe save their life. Prepare a list with the contact information of your veterinarian, a poison control hotline’s phone number, the contact information of an animal clinic in the area, and your pet’s insurance policy number and emergency phone line.

• A water resistant container with an easy to open but secure closure;
• Scissors and tweezers that could remove thorns and briers;
• Cohesive bandage. In contrast to the regular adhesive tape, cohesive tape is self-adherent, so it firmly adheres to itself when wrapped, without damaging your pet’s hair or skin. It can hold bandages in place and be used for additional support for tendons and ligaments for sprains or injuries;
• Sterile pads, cotton gauze, and bandages. Look for those that are individually wrapped packages;
• Hydrogen peroxide;
• Antibiotic ointment cream;
• Pain reliever. Do not use ibuprofen;
• A blanket, thermometer, and cold pack;
• Anti-diarrhea and flatulence activated charcoal; and
• Eye drops and eyewash.

There is no need to leave part of your family behind when traveling! A good plan, a complete first aid kit and and being prepared to help your pet when an emergency arises will be the key to a relaxed pet-friendly vacation and the time of your life!