FIRST AID TIPS AND MORE
You should always have a First Aid Kit handy for your pet's. Here are some of the basic items you should have in your kit.
FIRST AID IS A SUPPORT PROCESS FOR YOUR PET, NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CARE.
CONTACT YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY AND FOLLOW THEIR INSTRUCTIONS.
YOUR veterinarians phone number, and the phone number to the after-hours emergency pet clinic.
A veterinary first aid manual.
Round tipped scissors.
Tweezers.
Rectal Thermometer.
Syringe, minus the needle (for administering oral medications.)
Gauze.
Adhesive tape.
Cotton Balls.
Latex gloves.
Antibacterial soap.
Aspirin. Bufferin Only (FOR DOGS ONLY)
Cortaid (or other hydrocortisone cream.)
Neosporin (or other antibiotic ointment.)
Hydrogen peroxide. (external use only.)
Eyewash.
Dramamine.
ASPIRIN is a great fever reducer in humans. It works just as well in dogs, Consult your veterinarian for dosage guidance. Only use Buffered NEVER use acetaminophen (Tylenol, Advil, Ibuprofen these are VERY DANGEROUS to animals. NEVER give Aspirin of any type or kind to your Cat NEVER.
DRAMAMINE this motion sickness medicine for people also works in both Cats and Dogs . Large dogs 1/2 to 1 tablet an hour before travel. Small dogs and cats get 1/4 tablet an hour before travel. IF YOUR PET HAS BLADDER PROBLEMS OR GLAUCOMA, OR YOU EVEN SUSPECT THEY DO NEVER GIVE THEM DRAMAMINE WITHOUT CONSULTING YOUR VETERINARIAN FIRST.
CUTS require immediate attention. A steady flow of blood from a wound indicates a cut or punctured vein at the least. Spurting blood indicates a cut artery and must be controlled immediately. Gently apply pressure with a clean cloth or gauze over the bleeding area. This will nearly always control most hemorrhages. Applying ice packs will slow down blood flow and speed clotting. SEEK IMMEDIATE VETERINARY CARE.
BURNS require immediate veterinary care. Any evidence of a burn from hot liquid or an object may be concealed by a heavy fur coat. Carefully trim the hair around the burn to prevent matting and infection, and lightly apply the area with a Cold water gauze. This will offer your pet some relief and helps prevent serum loss. SEEK VETERINARY CARE IMMEDIATELY.
HEATSTROKE if you suspect your pet is suffering from heatstroke, place ice packs around your pets neck and head and TRANSPORT TO YOUR VETERINARIAN IMMEDIATELY. The ice packs will help lower your pets temperature.
POISON requires a cool head, first try to determine what your pet has ingested, this information will be of enormous value in your pets treatment. CALL YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY AND FOLLOW THERE INSTRUCTIONS WITHOUT QUESTION TIME IS EXTREMELY CRITICAL.
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