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As a pet owner, you should always keep within reach a basic animal first-aid kit for your pet. Make sure you make a first-aid kit that is in a good condition, and ready for use in emergencies. There are many things present in your personal first-aid kit that can be used for your pets, but it is wiser to set up a separate kit for your pet. Do not panic in these situations, you should know how to comfort your pet in anxiety to protect you and your family from injury. An animal first-aid kit for your pet can help you treat minor injuries. In case of major injuries, call an ambulance. What should you keep in the first-aid kit? ? First thing you should include in your animal first-aid is the phone number of your pet’s veterinarian, so he can be contacted for your pet’s history. Furthermore, include the numbers of veterinarians who are near to check for their availability. ? Pets with medical conditions such as pancreatitis, diabetes or other conditions will require extra supplies. Keep their medication in the emergency kit, and after some time check for expirations. Always dispose of expired medicine and replace it with fresh stock. ? The minimum supplies you should have are bandages, scissors, gauze, tweezers, and masking tape. You can use these items to comfort your pet until you reach the veterinarian. Bandages and gauze are helpful to stop bleeding or covering up the wound. Scissors can also be used to untangle your pet. ? If your pet gets something stuck in their paw, gently remove it with a tweezers. If it is in really deep do not bother and take your pet to the veterinarian. Your pet could have punctured an artery, and may cause a lot of blood loss. ? In case your pet takes in poison, always contact local poison control center or your veterinarian before treating your pet for poison. ? Include hydrogen peroxide (3%) in the first-aid kit, but contact a veterinarian before giving it to your pet. ? Include a digital thermometer. Be sure you do not insert the thermometer in your pet’s mouth - always check it rectally. ? Furthermore, include an eyedropper or large syringe (without needle). Therefore, you can give oral treatments or flush the wounds. Sterilize the syringe before packing it in. It is easy to treat your pet using eyedroppers or syringes. Easily pour the medicine in their eye, mouth or ear as prescribed by the doctor. Looking for a local Beaverton vet clinic to help you make sure your dog and other pets are healthy and happy? Visit the Murrayhill Vet Hospital website to schedule an appointment today.
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