Essential Medical Items For Pets
Medical Items For Pets
Do you have a first aid kit with the essential Medical Items for pets?
Every pet owner should always keep a first aid kit stocked with basic medical items to treat pet injuries and other animal medical emergencies. These supplies should be kept in a secure and clean box that should be stored in a cupboard to avoid dust and dirt.
On the inside of the box lid tape a list of the contents. Supplies should be replaced as used. It’s also useful to note your vet’s telephone numbers on the list for easy access in times of emergencies.
We have put together a very basic list and suggest that you chat to the team at Assagay Feeds for further recommendations on what your kit should contain that is relevant to the kind of pet you own.
Basic Medical Items for pets
First aid kits for all pets should contain:
- Clean Towels
- Cotton wool, gauze and bandages
- A pair of blunt-tipped and rounded scissors
- A pair of tweezers
- Saline solution
- Disinfectant
- Antibiotic or gentian violet spray
- Petroleum jelly such as Vaseline
- Wound powder and/or gel
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Thermometer
- Splints
Depending on the type of pet in your care, you may need to add the following items to the first aid kit box.
Horses
- Anti-bacterial scrub
- Poultices
Parrots
- Styptic powder
- Cornstarch
- Baking soda
- Syringes
- Eyedropper
- Heating pad or lamp
Cats
- Blood clotting powder
Conclusion
For a small financial outlay, investing in Medical Items for pets could save your animals life. Speak to Assagay Feeds in-store for further advice.
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