Items In A First Aid Kit For Animals
Since September is Disaster Preparedness Month, we want to take the time to make certain that you and your furry family members have everything you need in case of a life-threatening emergency. One of the best ways to do this is to create a disaster prep safety kit with all of the necessary supplies should any type of disaster affect your community.
To help you create your home’s prep kit, the Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) has provided the following checklist of items to include:
Plenty of food and water. You’ll want to plan for three to seven days’ worth of food and bottled water per pet. Make sure that the food is in airtight containers and that you have the necessary supplies such as a serving bowls and a manual can opener.
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Any necessary medications. If your pet is on any medications, be sure to have some extra packed away—particularly because you may not be able to reach your veterinarian in the event of a disaster. Remember that food and medication need to be regularly rotated out of your emergency kit to avoid spoiling or expiration.
First aid kit. It’s important to have a pet first aid kit, which can be purchased through most pet retailers or can be assembled at home. The APCC recommends the inclusion of the following items in your pet first aid kit:
Up-to-date shelter information and travel-ready equipment. In case of an evacuation, you’ll want to make sure you have a current list of the shelters, boarding facilities, hotels/motels or even family members and friends that will allow your pets a safe place to stay until the dangers have subsided. Consider keeping this list of contacts stored in your phone as well as printed or stored on a USB drive and kept in your prep kit. Don’t forget to have your pets’ carrier(s) ready and available.
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Leash, harness, collar and appropriate identification tags. Animals can often get frightened and bolt during emergencies, so make sure that your pet always has a secure collar with the appropriate identification attached.
Important information and documents. In addition to the shelter contacts, keep your veterinarian’s information, the contact information of the local animal control, boarding facilities, emergency veterinary clinics and the Animal Poison Control Center on hand. You should also have a copy of your pets’ medical records, rabies registration, their microchip number and company information, as well as a current picture. You can keep this on your phone or computer, but it’s also advisable to keep paper copies in a waterproof bag.
Sanitary solutions. Litter, newspapers and a litter box for cats are crucial. Also, include disposable bags for cleanup, liquid dish soap and disinfectant. Consider including pee pads for puppies and smaller dogs as well.
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Comforting extras. Emergency situations are stressful on both you and your pets. Don’t forget to include their favorite blankets, bedding or toys to calm them and make them feel more comfortable.
Plan of action. Make a plan with your family members or roommates about where to meet and how to get in touch if disaster strikes. Also, make sure everyone is aware of where your emergency supplies and kits are located.
Keep in mind: By placing an Pet Alert sticker in your window or on your front door, you are letting emergency responders know that there may be pets inside the house. Sign our Disaster Preparedness Pledge to receive a free pet safety decal today. However, in an emergency, basic first aid treatments could stabilize your pet until you can transport them to Quarry Ridge Animal Hospital or to the nearest emergency clinic.
Pet First Aid Kit For Emergency Care
You need it. If you and your pet spend time in the car or go on regular adventures away from home, it’s a great idea to keep one kit at home and one in your vehicle.
We packed our first aid kit in a durable1.5 gallon plastic food storage container. A tool box, atackle box, or a sturdy backpack are also good options. An ideal container is brightly colored and clearly labeled so that it’s recognizable and easy to find when you need it.
Never administer to induce vomiting before consulting a veterinarian or a poison control center. Do not treat wounds with hydrogen peroxide. Store hydrogen peroxide in an opaque bottle.
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Clean Towels Use towels to restrain, muzzle, or transport an injured animal. Towels can also be used to clean, protect, or pad wounds and injuries.
Reduce swelling and inflammation after a bee or wasp sting, sprain or strain, or bruising. Do not apply cold packs directly to skin—use a towel in between. Do not use cold packs to cool an over-heated pet.
Milk of Magnesia or Activated Charcoal Never administer to absorb poison unless instructed to do so by a veterinarian or a poison control center.
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Pet Emergency Contact Information Be prepared with contact informationfor Quarry Ridge Animal Hospital, the emergency clinic nearest your home, Poison Control, and local police and fire departments and Animal Control.
One item you’ll want to include in your first aid kit is a Pet Emergency Info card with vital information about your pet and contact information for Quarry Ridge Animal Hospital, the emergency clinic closest to your home, Animal Poison Control, and phone numbers for local police and fire departments and Animal Control.
You can also find important information like your pet’s vaccine history, the names and dosages of their current medications, their most recent weight, and their microchip number in your onlinePet Portalor the MyPetsWellnessmobile app.
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You need it! We’ve created a printable Pet Emergency Info card that you can fill out and keep in your first aid kit or on your refrigerator. Simply download and print the document, fold on the white dotted line, trim the white border, and glue or tape along the edges to create a double-sided card with a First Aid Kit checklist on the back!
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