What To Put Together in First Aid Kit For Pets

If you do not have well-resourced pet’s first aid kit or running out of first aid things for your pets, when you need them at the most, you’re not alone. The fact is, around 70% of pet parents in America lose the insight to have fully equipped first aid kit for their furry companions and the worst follows ending them into huge vet and medication bills.

Have you ever thought - in first place - why you should have a first aid kit for your pets? Secondly, are you having all the important items in your pet’s first aid kit? Is your answer - “NO” Then, carry on to find out what are the most essential things that you should have in the box and why you should own one.

Why you should have a first aid kit for your pets?

Our lovable pals have twinkle toes and they are always frisky and zippy. Moreover, they are so much engrossed into their playful activities that they never care what is coming in between and usually bump in. This results into some cuts, lesions or bruises. In such cases, first aid kit comes handy and you can clean and bandaged the wound immediately.
Added to this, even in emergencies, first aid box provide the crucial aid required until you make it to a vet’s office or animal emergency center.                               
                                 
Things to put together into First Aid Kit for Pets

• Bandages - Purchase a compilation of small and large gauze pads along with stretch bandages to cover wounds and cuts
• Anti-septic spray or cream
• Antibiotic ointment for small bruises, minor cuts or scrapes
• Anti-fungal spray for control of itching, ringworm or other fungal infections
• Cotton balls and swabs for applying just about everything
• Eye wipes to clean eye discharge
• Ear wipes for wax and ear discharges
• Artificial tear gel
• Anti-itch spray for relief of itching, abrasions and dermatitis
• Bitter apple spray: To avoid dogs or cats from licking the wound
• First aid lotion for any small cuts or wounds
• Flea and tick shampoo for flea control
• Iodine for wounds
• Cleansing antiseptic lotion for cleaning wounds
• Hydrogen peroxide solution: One of the most versatile items in your pet first aid kit. If you want to have only one thing in your kit, then don’t forget to get hydrogen peroxide. It is helpful in cleaning wounds, ears and helps to induce vomiting. You can ask your vet for guidance on usage of this solution.
• Milk of magnesia – used as an acid neutralizer
• Sterile eye ointment
• Saline solution to flush eyes
• Large syringe tube for flushing wounds or administering medicine
• Sanitary wipes for cleaning wounds and yourself after any treatment
• Styptic powder to stop bleeding on nail tips
• Small nail scissors
• Tick repellent
• Tweezers
• Latex gloves for your own protection while applying ointments

Apart from these things, it is important for you to keep emergency numbers like your nearest vet office number, emergency animal safety number, and the National Animal Poison Control center’s 24-hour hotline number in pet first aid box. This helps you to call for help in case you may need for your pet.