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Ten Must Have Items For Your Pet's First
Aid Kit
There are numerous kits on the market for your pet's' first aid
kit, but if you are budget conscious like I am, here is a list of the
items you will need for your pet.:You will surprise yourself
because most of them you already have in your home.
1. Cotton balls or swabs ( to clean the area)
2. Penlight or a small flashlight ( to better see the area you are
cleaning)
3. Hydrogen Peroxide ( to clean wounds)
4. Tweezers ( this is a must have handy tool for splinters and
bee stings)
5. Antibiotic creams, antiseptic wipes, powder or lotion (to
disinfect the area)
6. Gauses/ adhesive tape ( to wrap the area)
7. Rectal thermometer ( Please remember your pet's temperature
by nature is higher than ours. The pet's temperature should fall
between 103ºF and 100ºF never below.) Don't forget the
Petroleum Jelly for the thermometer.
8. Milk of Magnesia ( for poison)
9. Ice Pack (for sprains/ reduce swelling)
10. Scissors (preferably with blunt end)
Be sure to include your Veterinarian's office number and the
animal poison control.
The APCC (Animal Poison Control Center) funded by ASPCA
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
24hrs/365 days a year
1-888-426-4435
Animal Poison Control
www.preventivevet.com/pet-poison-control
24hrs/365 days a year
1-888-764-7661
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Cristina Roskoff-Harris