![]() Most of us have a first aid kit in our homes stocked for situations where we may need quick access to bandaids, antiseptic, thermometer, or cold-compress as not every injury requires a visit to the emergency room or doctor’s office. However, do you have a first aid kit specifically for your furry friends? Making sure you have a pet-specific first aid kit is an additional safety measure to ensure you are able to tend to your companion during an emergency situation. When stocking your kit, you should consider including these items: Adhesive Tape Alcohol Swabs Antiseptic Solution Aspirin (children’s) Bandages (large & small) Bandage Scissors & Tape Benadryl Cold Pack Cotton Swabs First Aid Pamphlet for Pets Hand Sanitizer Hydrogen Peroxide Latex Gloves Lubricating Jelly Mineral Oil or Activated Charcoal Penlight Flashlight Scissors (with blunt ends) Self-Adhesive Gauze Sterile Saline Solution Syringe Thermometer (rectal – made for animals) Antibiotic Ointment (without benzocaine or lidocaine) Thermal Foil Emergency Blanket Tweezers While you can easily stock your own kit with items found at your local pharmacy and purchased through your veterinarian, you can also find pre-assembled kits at most neighborhood pet stores, as well as online. Be sure to go through your kit annually to ensure it is fully stocked with the necessary items and also check to make sure that you discard and replace any items that are past their expiration dates. On a final note, exciting things are happening here at the farm! Be sure to stay tuned in the next few weeks to keep up to date on the status of Riley and future puppies!
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