Pet Care Basics : First Aid

Pet First Aid

Below is a list of some basic first aid items that pet owners can keep on hand in case of an accident or injury.

  • Gauze sponges -- 50 four-by-four inch sponges
  • Triple antibiotic ointment -- such as Neosporin® 
  • Rubbing Alcohol
  • Ear syringe -- two ounce capacity
  • Ace self-adhering athletic bandage -- three inch width
  • White petrolium jelly -- such as Vaseline®
  • Saline Eye wash
  • Sterile, non-adherent pads
  • Generic Benadryl® capsules -- 25mg, for allergies (dose is 1mg/pound)
  • Hydrocortisone acetate -- one percent cream
  • Sterile stretch gauze bandage -- three inches by four yards
  • Dermicil hypoallergenic cloth tape -- one inch by ten yards
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Bandage scissors
  • Splints
  • Vet wrap bandages
  • Rimadyl® -- pain/anti-inflammatory medication for dogs
Some other suggested items are:
  • Blanket
  • Tweezers
  • Muzzle
  • Hemostats
  • Rectal thermometer
  • Ziplock bags
  • Paperwork, including your pets' health records, medications, local and national poison control numbers, emergency clinic telephone numbers (see below).
Whitefish Animal Hospital (call service available after hours) -- 862-3178 
Central Valley Emergency Clinic (Fri. 6pm - Mon. 7am) -- 755-8505
Poison Information Hotline (nationwide) -- 1-800-222-1222