To ensure prompt assistance for your faithful four-legged friend, it is essential to have an adequate first aid kit. Find out what the basic kit should contain and make sure you are prepared for any eventuality.
What a basic first aid kit should include:
- Saline solution to clean wounds.
- Chlorhexidine-based wound disinfectant.
- Cotton balls and swabs.
- Self-adhesive bandages.
- Gauze rolls and sterile gauze.
- Cloth adhesive tape.
- Scissors with blunt tip.
- 3% hydrogen peroxide.
- Antibiotic cream.
- Drugs for chronic animal disorders.
- Digital thermometer.
- Instant cold compresses.
- Tweezers for removing ticks.
Other essentials:
- First aid manual.
- Veterinary and animal hospital emergency numbers.
- Disposable gloves.
- Towels and blankets.
- BPA free collapsible water bowl.
Remember to avoid administering direct cold compresses to your dog's skin, make sure there is fur or a cloth, and do not let your pet chew the instant cold compresses. Ticks require special attention and must be removed with tweezers. Make sure you always have a first aid manual on hand and know the emergency numbers.
Watch Doctor Elisa Marzaro's video to learn more.
We hope this list helps you prepare a complete kit and never have to use it. However, it is always best to be prepared to ensure the well-being of your pet.