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
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