Keeping A Pet First Aid Kit

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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