PET DISASTER KIT

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The primary objectives of first aid are to relieve suffering, to save a life and to prevent further physical or psychological injuries until your pet can be checked by a qualified veterinarian. This webpage will help you assemble your pet’s first aid kit. Consider all of the possible emergencies.

If you do not want to prepare your own kits, there are very good prepackaged kits on the market. Peruse their contents carefully so that you know whether or not the kit is appropriate as there are also kits which are nothing more than "band aids".

Contents of this section:

1. Important Documents
2. Food/Water
3. First Aid Kit
4. Medications
5. Tools and General Supplies
 

Important Documents

	Medical and vaccination records
	Current photos of pet with the owner
	Information on feeding schedule
	Recorded behavioral issues
	AKC and other important ownership papers
	Important telephone numbers (including veterinarian)

Food/Water

	Water
	Pet food
	Dog / Cat Treats
	Flashlight w/extra batteries
	Feeding bowls

First Aid Kit

	Adhesive tape to secure bandages
	Instant hot and cold compresses
	Blunt tipped scissors
	Alcohol swabs to sterilize instruments or small areas of skin
	Antibiotic ointment for wounds (not for eyes) (ie. Betadine ointment, Bacitracin, Neosporin (for non puncture type wounds)
	Contact lens solution for rinsing eyes, to clean wounds (water can be substituted)
	Cotton swabs (ie. Q-Tips)
	Green soap - a mild antibacterial soap for cleaning skin, wounds
	Hydrogen Peroxide - 10 ml every 15 minutes to induce vomiting in animals that have ingested a non-caustic poison
	Stockingette to protect bandage on leg or foot
	Rubber bulb ear syringe - used for flushing eyes, ears, wounds
	Rectal Thermometer
	Self-adhesive bandage (ie. Vetrap)
	Numbers for the Animal Poison Hotline & Poison Control for Pets (800/548-2423 or 900/680-0000 both numbers charge a fee).

Medications

	Heartworm
	Flea / Tick spray
	Other medication as required

Tools and General Supplies

	Dog & cat crate or cage for smaller animals
	Litter pans
	Disposable bags
	Sturdy leashes
	Collars with owner information
	Toys
	Pet bed