Be prepared for pet emergencies with:
• Pet First Aid Book
• Veterinarian name & number Emergency Veterinary Clinic
• Poison Control Hotline (ASPCA Animal Poison Control: 800-426-4435)
• Proof of rabies vaccination, medical records, current photo
• Pet carrier / Nylon leash
• Self-cling bandages
• Muzzle or strips of cloth to prevent biting (as long as pet is not vomiting, choking, coughing, or otherwise having difficulty breathing)
• Absorbent gauze / Adhesive tape
• Antiseptic wipes
• Towels / Blanket
• Cotton balls
• Ice pack
• Non-latex disposable gloves
• Rectal thermometer
• Petroleum jelly (to lubricate thermometer)
• Tweezers / Scissors
• Sterile saline solution / Ear-cleaning solution
• Nail clippers
• Plastic eyedropper or syringe
• Splints and tongue depressors
• Styptic powder or pencil
• Antibiotic ointment / Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl)
• Hydrogen peroxide (to induce vomiting when directed by a veterinarian or poison control)
• Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®) if approved by a veterinarian for allergic reactions.
