Today we are taking a look at a first aid kit for your pet. Your main household kit should contain many of these items already. Pack your pet kit in a waterproof container. This list is from the Red Cross website.

Latex (or hypoallergenic material) gloves Gauze sponges ( a variety of sizes) Gauze roll, 2-inch width Elastic cling bandage Material to make a splint Adhesive tape, hypoallergenic Non-adherent sterile pads Small scissors Tweezers Magnifying glass Grooming clippers or safety razor Nylon leash Towel Muzzle Compact emergency blanket Water-based sterile lubricant Antiseptic towelettes Insect sting stop pads Cotton-tipped swabs Instant cold pack Baby-dose syringe or eye dropper Sterile eye lubricant Sterile saline wash Safety pins (medium size 4) Tongue depressors Glucose paste or syrup Styptic powder or pencil Plastic card (such as old credit card) to scrape away stingers Petroleum jelly Penlight with batteries (AA) Clean cloth Needle-nose pliers List of emergency phone numbers including those for your pet’s veterinarian, an after hours Emergency veterinary hospital, and the National Animal Poison Control Center (1-888-426-4435). Pet First Aid by Barbara Mammato, DVM, MPH, a handbook sponsored by the American Red Cross and The Humane Society of the United States.

As with any list it should be tailored to fit an individuals needs and skill level. I highly recommend the manual listed above it makes a great resource for any pet owner.