Do You Know What Should Go Into A Pet First Aid Kit?
Do You Know What Should Go Into a Pet First Aid Kit?
I have a dog named Maybelle and cat named Mitsy. We do love taking them for long walks in the park. The last thing I think of is the first aid kit. But when Maybelle got tick and I did not have a tweezers to get it off and I had to wait till I got home that is not good. It would of been a lot easier if I had my kit with me.
That got me thinking how many other owners of dogs or cats know what goes into a kit if there dog or cat was seriously injured or hurt? We all see dogs or cats hit by a car and somehow make it home only to die in the Vetnerian office if we only had our kit ready and handy to help if could saved there life.
There are also times when it is really hot out side and the heat get us can you imagine our dog or
cat out in this heat. They feel it too and more than we humans think. We spend a lot money on food and toys for our dogs and cats this is least we can do for them is have emergency Pet First Aid kit ready.
Here is the Basic List from doing my own research and there maybe are more items you can add that you may feel is necessary for your dog or cat feel free to do so.
(1) any medication your dog or cat is taking or being treated for
(2) masking tape
(3) scissors
(4) hydrogen peroxides (to clean wounds or induce vomiting)
(5) ipecacs (expectant or purgative syrup to induce vomiting)
(6) adhesive tape
(7) eyebrow tweezers
(8) Muzzle ( if this kit is for a dog)
(9) gauze pads
(10) gauze
(11) Forceps
(12) Medicine droppers
(13) Kaeopectates ( if your dog or cat gets constipated or has dierrea)
(14) cotton swabs
(15) antibacterial ointments
(16) dog or cat nail clippers
(17) rectal thermometer (plus Vaseline)
(18) pedyalite powder( add to the water for hot days replenish electrolytes)
(19) Styptic Powder( to stop serious bleeding from cuts)
(20) Pet Guard Gel Forte (to keep flies and gnats away)
Note: you should have a blanket in the car in case your dog or cat get to cold or has serious injuries that animals can go into shock just like humans. It never hurts to have a spare leash or collar if in it breaks or comes off.
Another idea! Do you know how dogs love to drink water where ever they are. Let say your on camping trip you never know how good the water is. Use Real-Lemon Juice you can buy in the grocery store.
(1 tablespoon of Real-Lemon Juice in a gallon of water will pretty much ensure that your dog will not get upset stomach from drinking strange water.)
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About the Author: I have one dog as previously mentioned and one cat. My youngest daughter is in the 4-H Club and the she loved the KIT-KAT club which is for cats and how to take of them. 4-H sponsored a fair every August and we show our cats to Vets (judges) who decide which one is the best and we have workbooks to do. One of the best ways on responsibilities.
Source: www.isnare.com
Written by: Eileen Szydlowksi
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