Pet First Aid Kit Contents

After gathering all of the first aid kit contents, place the items in a portable container for easy access. Remember to replace all items after each use and update perishable contents twice a year.

All of these items, except the blanket, will fit in a fanny pack for those extended walks or hikes.

Dressings and Bandages

• Adhesive Tape (1 inch roll)
• Gauze Pads (3 or 4 inch squares)
• Rolled Gauze (2 inch for small pets, 3 inch for large dogs)
• Triangular Bandages
• Individually Wrapped Sanitary Napkins

Instruments

• Digital Thermometer (check battery twice a year)
• Scissors (blunt nosed)
• Tweezers
• Eye Dropper
• Syringe (12cc or larger as needed, with needle removed)

Ointments, Disinfectants and Medications

• Antihistamine (gel caps in blister pack, poke hole in cap and squirt into pet’s mouth)
• Triple Antibiotic (i.e. Neosporin)
• Hydrogen Peroxide (3%)
• Vinegar or Baking Soda (a mild alkali for neutralizing burns caused by acids)
• Activated Charcoal (for absorbing toxins)
• Petroleum Jelly (or other sterile lubricant for thermometer)
• Kaopectate (or other vet approved type of Anti-Diarrheal Upset Stomach Reliever)
• Chemical Ice Pack

Miscellaneous Equipment and Supplies

• Small Flashlight
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Q-Tips
• Betadine Solution
• Razor Blades
• Extra Leash and Collar
• Muzzle
• Plastic Bags (for clean up or stool or vomitus samples)
• Permanent Marking Pen
• Photo of You and Your Pet Together
• Towel or Blanket (large enough to transport pet)
• Gloves (latex or nitrile)