April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, a way the American Red Cross is trying to draw attention to and educate people on pet first aid. Everyone owns a pet should have basic first aid knowledge, in case of accidents or emergencies. A adequately supplied first aid kit is a big leap towards being prepared.. Our canine companions are very different from us and require different care, so many of the items found in a standard human first aid kit won't work and could actually do more harm than good! You could buy a first aid kit made for pets at a pet sore but making your own can easily be done with items you already have around the house, saving you some cash. Here is a list of items you should include:
1. Phone numbers to your vet, an emergency vet, and the Animal Poison Center as well as your pet’s medical records
2. A pet first aid book
3. A leash
4. Gauze to wrap injuries
5. Nonstick bandages and adhesive tape
6. Milk of Magnesia (to absorb poison)
7. Hydrogen Peroxide (to induce vomiting)
8. Digital Thermometer and petroleum jelly
9. Eye dropper or large syringe (with no needle) for administering oral medication
10. Tweezers and scissors (with a dull end)
11. Latex gloves
12. Cotton balls
13. A disinfectant
14. Wound spray for mild cuts, bites, scratches, hot spots, etc
15. Saline solution to wash out eyes
16. Antihistamine such as Benadryl to relieve allergy symptoms
17. Styptic powder or a small container of cornstarch or flour to stop bleeding if nails are cut too short or break off
18. Rescue Remedy for natural stress relief
19. A blanket
20. A flashlight
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