Preparing for Pet Emergencies! The First Aid Kit...

Hopefully your pet will not have cause for emergency medical treatment but "just in-case" here are some ways to be prepared. The purpose of your pet first aid kit is to stabilize your animal in an emergency for further treatment by a veterinarian. Treatment at home should never replace the assessment and treatment by a trained professional in an animal hospital. We DO NOT advise the administration of tylenol or aspirin to your pet as it can be toxic, cause stomach ulcers and/or cannot be combined with certain drugs that are commonly prescribed by the veterinarian.

- Know what is normal for your pet.

-Keep the veterinarians's phone number on hand and the Huronia Veterinary Emergency number as well

-Learn how to handle and transport a sick or injured pet.

-Do not administer any home remedies without first checking with your veterinarian.

- Don't panic.

Assembling a basic first aid kit;

Select a storage container that will allow you to organize your supplies neatly. A tackle box or tool organizer works well. Keep the kit out of reach of children and check it reguarlarly for expired or depleted supplies.
Numbers for the Animal Poison Hotline & Poison Control for Pets (800/548-2423 or 900/680-0000 both numbers charge a fee). The National Poison Control Hotlines for humans should also be included

Contents:

* muzzle                                           
*protective gloves                          
*rubbing alcohol
*digital or rectal thermometer      
*gauze roll/squares                         
*vasoline jelly
*hydrogen peroxide                        
*antibacterial soap                        
*cotton roll
*non stick wound dressing           
*small flashlight                             
*blanket for transport
*corn syrup                                      
*tweezers                                       
*bandage scissors
*instant hot and cold compress    
*Sock or stocking                          
*leash
*current pet first aid book             
*syringe to feed                             
*latex gloves