Below is a list of some basic first aid items that pet owners can keep on hand in case of an accident or injury.
- Gauze sponges — 50 four-by-four inch sponges
- Triple antibiotic ointment — such as Neosporin®
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Ear syringe — two ounce capacity
- Ace self-adhering athletic bandage — three inch width
- White petrolium jelly — such as Vaseline®
- Saline Eye wash
- Sterile, non-adherent pads
- Generic Benadryl® capsules — 25mg, for allergies (dose is 1mg/pound)
- Hydrocortisone acetate — one percent cream
- Sterile stretch gauze bandage — three inches by four yards
- Dermicil hypoallergenic cloth tape — one inch by ten yards
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Bandage scissors
- Splints
- Vet wrap bandages
- Rimadyl® — pain/anti-inflammatory medication for dogs
Some other suggested items are:
- Blanket
- Tweezers
- Muzzle
- Hemostats
- Rectal thermometer
- Ziplock bags
- Paperwork, including your pets’ health records, medications, local and national poison control numbers, emergency clinic telephone numbers (see below).
Whitefish Animal Hospital– 406-862-3178
Flathead Pet Emergency (Fri. 6pm – Mon. 7am) — 406-257-6870
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (nationwide) — 888-426-4435
