How to Make a Pet First Aid Kit
The number of homes with pets has continued to grow every year since the latter part of the 20th century. Pets become part of your family, becoming as equally important to us as loved ones. Just as we would for our family, we need to be prepared for any type of emergency or medical crisis our pets may encounter. A pet first aid kit is a crucial item to keep close by and available at a moments notice.
- Gather up the following medical supplies: roll of gauze and gauze pads, first aid tape, cotton swabs, tweezers, scissors, freezer bags, hydrogen peroxide, cornstarch (to stop bleeding), antibacterial ointment, antiseptic wipes, upset stomach liquid, eyewash, eye dropper, mineral oil, digital thermometer, latex gloves, leash, wooden ruler (to use as a splint) and thin rope.
- Locate a good-sized plastic tackle box or storage container with a lid. Fill the box with the medical supplies and include a small butter dish, a few individual bottles of water and some individual size food pouches. In the event of a natural disaster or in a remote area, your pet will need fresh water to drink.
- Label the box as a pet first aid kit and store it in a convenient location. Your pet's kit should be easy to find and nearby in an urgent situation. Store it near your flashlights, candles and emergency supplies to make it easy to find in a hurry.
- Replenish the supplies from time to time and after each use. Medical supplies do expire and will need to be swapped out occasionally. Be sure to add extra supplies for multiple pet households.