Pet First Aid / Disaster Kit

As part of a pet first aid kit, you can include:

• Your veterinarian's phone number

• The pet emergency hospital phone number and directions

• The pet poison control phone number: ASPCA 1-888-426-4435 - $65 consultation fee (at time of printing)

• Self cling bandage (such as vet wrap)

• Adhesive tape

• Gauze pads (nonstick)

• Antibiotic ointment

• Scissors (blunt ends)

• Tweezers

• Sterile saline solution

• Disposable gloves

• Digital thermometer and water-based lube

• Blanket / towels

• Styptic powder or sticks

Items that may be used after contacting your veterinarian or poison control:

• Hydrogen peroxide

• Activated charcoal

• Benadryl (diphenhydramine)

• Pedialyte

• Karo syrup

Also handy in a first aid kit and a disaster kit:

• Pets' paperwork (vaccine history, microchip number, medical history) sealed in a waterproof container

• Collar, harness, leash

• Pet carrier

Disaster kits can include:

• Pet food (at least enough for one week)

• Bottled water

• Dishes

• Pets' medications

• Litter and tray

• Garbage bags

• Flashlight

• Toys

• Bag to hold all supplies

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