Below is a basic
safety kit for your cat. Keep the kit in a convenient location
(probably near your 'people' first aid kit) and out of the reach of
children and pets. Note that giving first aid to your pet should not be
a substitute for veterinary care.
- First aid cream or
antibiotic ointment (such as Neosporin)
- Absorbent cotton
balls to help stop bleeding
- Cotton swabs to clean
your pet's ears and to apply ointment
- Gauze bandage rolls
for bandaging or for use as a muzzle
- Gauze pads to be used
as compresses or bandages
- Adhesive tape for
bandages
- Diluted (with water)
iodine solution
- Scissors with safety
tips
- Tweezers
- Antihistamine for
insect bites
- An extra copy of your
pet's medical records, and their photo
- Your vet's name,
address, phone number and emergency hours information
- The phone number of
the Poison Control Center (National Animal Poison Control:
(1-800-548-2423)
- The phone number and
address of the nearest 24-hour veterinary clinic/hospital
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