PET TIPS Home Hazard Prevention, First Aid Kits

Season 2, Episode 767, Jun 03, 01:11 PM

In this episode of Pet Tips, host Nanette Wiser share some tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association on creating a first aid kit for pets. Remember, always consult your vet if your cat is injured. Fur babies need a hurricane kit just like other family members - from first aid to food, water and medications. We also talk about home hazards that can cause issues for your pets.
First aid kit for pets Keep a kit of basic first aid supplies for the pets in your household. Many items in a family first aid kit can be used for pets, too. Your veterinarian may recommend additional items for your kit based on your pet’s medical condition.

Important phone numbers (veterinarian, emergency hospital, poison control, animal control, nonemergency police)
A copy of your pet’s medical record, including any medications your pet is receiving
Digital thermometer to take your pet’s temperature
Muzzle to prevent bites (DO NOT muzzle your pet if they are vomiting.)
Spare leash and collar
Gauze roll for wrapping wounds or muzzling an injured animal
Clean towels for restraining cats, cleaning, or padding
Nonstick bandages or strips of clean cloth to control bleeding or protect wounds
Self-adhering, nonstick tape for bandages
Adhesive tape for securing bandages
Scissors with blunt ends for safely cutting bandage materials
Disposable gloves to protect your hands
Small flashlight for examining eyes, wounds, etc.
Tweezers to remove small foreign objects
Eye dropper (or large syringe without needle) to give oral treatments or flush wounds
Sterile lubricating jelly to protect wounds/eyes
Activated charcoal to absorb poison (Use only if instructed to do so by your veterinarian or a poison control center.)
3% hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting (Always contact your veterinarian or poison control center before inducing vomiting. Do not give more than one dose unless otherwise instructed by your veterinarian. Do not use hydrogen peroxide on wounds.)
Saline solution for cleansing wounds or flushing eyes (Saline solution sold for use with contact lenses works well for most purposes.)