First Aid Kit

While your veterinarian is your primary resource in the event of an emergency involving your pet, it is prudent to have on hand a first aid kit to provide immediate medical attention. While you may wish to purchase one from a supply house, it is much more cost effective to create your own first aid kit. The following describes what a well stocked first aid kit should contain to deal with a wide range of emergencies.

Equipment

Thermometer	Tweezers or Forceps
Bandage scissors	Watch with second hand
Stethoscope	Wire Cutters
Muzzle	Penlight

General Supplies

Adhesive and Elastic Tape	Cotton
Alcohol	Flea and tick powder or dip
Sterile Saline	Hydrogen Peroxide - 3%
Bandages - assorted	Q-Tips
Betadine solution	Sterile syringes and needles
Plastic bag for Ice or other ice product	Warm Blanket and towels
Dry mustard	Baking Soda
Vinegar	Lemon Juice

Nonprescription Medications

Antibiotic Ointment - Neosporin, etc.	Hydrocortisone Ointment
Aspirin	Kaopectate or Immodium
Dramamine	Syrup of ipecac
Glycerine Suppositories	Milk of Magnesia

Prescription Medications

Acepromezine	Injectable steroids
Rimadyl