First Aid Kit Advice for Pet Owners
As a pet owner, you may not see the necessity for a first aid kit. However, even if you have access to local veterinary care, there may be emergency situations in which first aid could save your pet’s life. Alternatively, of course, if you live in a rural area where veterinary care is not available 24/7, it is essential that you arm yourself with a proper first aid kit and some rudimentary knowledge.
To Buy or Make up a First Aid Kit?
A quick glance in your local pet store, should give you a good idea of the number of pre-packed first aid kits that are on offer. These kits are relatively cheap and should contain all of the equipment you will need.
However, it is important to check the use-by dates on all first aid products and replace these items as necessary. Because almost all of your first aid equipment will expire, it may be wise to buy a pre-packed kit and then replace items, as you need to. Of course, when it comes to replacing first aid equipment, you may want to add some things or select different brands.
Alternatively, of course, you can buy your own equipment and make up your own first aid kit from scratch. If you decide on this route, it is wise to ensure that you stock your kit with all of the necessary equipment.
Equipment Needed for a Pet First Aid Kit
Whether you are buying a complete kit or making up your own by buying individual pieces of equipment, it is wise to ensure that your first aid kit has the following items:
-Tweezers
-Small syringe
-Bulb syringe
-Scissors
-Nail clippers
-Comb
-Thermometer
-Latex or rubber gloves
-Safety razor
In case of wounds or infected insect bites, the following items are also necessary:
-Sterile gauze
-Cotton wool balls
-Paper towels
-Clean cotton bath towel
-Antibacterial wipes
-Saline Solution
-Q tips or cotton buds
Other First Aid Necessities
A common problem encountered by pet owners is accidental poisoning when a pet ingests a household product or garden plants or even rodent poisons. Therefore, most first aid kits will contain hydrogen peroxide, which is used to induce vomiting and/or charcoal tablet, which are used to soak up the toxin. Of course, if you have either of these things in your first aid kit, it is imperative that you use them only as directed and only if you are sure that your pet has ingested a toxin or poison.
Additionally, it is always wise to know exactly what you are doing before you administer any kind of first aid. Subsequently, it is advisable that you buy a book on basic veterinary medicine. Obviously, you do not have to be an expert in the field, but it is wise to do a little reading, so that you can handle emergencies confidently.
First Aid is Not a Replacement for Professional Veterinary Care
Above all, it is wise to remember that home medicine is no substitute for professional care. First aid should be used as a first step in treatment for emergencies and non-emergencies. Therefore, if your pet has suffered any kind of injury or seems to be unwell, ensure you get him, or her, to the vet at the earliest opportunity. Good first aid can save a pet’s life. However, failure to seek professional help could result in the loss of your pet.
Moreover, it is advisable, as mentioned above, to gain some rudimentary knowledge of veterinary care, especially for your particular animal or animals. If you are unsure of what to do or are unconfident about administering first aid, then you could make matters worse.
About the Author
Samantha Markham is a professional freelance writer, based in the U.K. She is currently working for remmeer.com, a high quality supplier of unique pet products. Visit remmeer.com for all your pet’s needs, inlcuding gifts for pets or gifts for those animal lovers in your life, such as dog picture frames.
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