Pet first aid kit

getcarter

I've been thinking that I need to update my dogs first aid kit, got some basics but was wondering what people had in theirs.

Essential?

Nice to have?

DD265

I have a horse so not quite the same but I have:

Vetwrap (self adhesive bandages)
Veterinary gamgee
Poultices
Scissors
Tweezers
Thermometer
Germoline (the stuff for humans)
Hibiscrub (think they use this in hospitals too, it's good for cleaning a wound)
Salt water

We also tend to keep a few sachets of an equine anti inflammatory on the yard but you'd have to check that your vet is OK with you doing that.

getcarter

Thanks

Was wondering about Piriton and arnica as well.

KxMx

Cotton wool, type depending on your preference.

Flea comb.

A small/keyring LED torch; can work wonders for examining areas amongst dark fur!

Nail scissors can be easier to use and less scary for the animal.

rising_from_the_ashes

I also keep flea / wormers in there so I know where everything is.

Generally:

Vetwrap *
Wound dressing pads *
Scissors *
Tweezers *
Hibiscrub
Cotton wool pads
Ear cleaner
Eye drops (individual pods) *
Antihistamines *
Dermacton shampoo & cream
Diarsanyl (others use Protexin Prokolin)
Protexin Pro Fibre / Bionic Biotic
Canikur tablets
Lactulose
Tick removing tool
Dosing syringes (I keep these from meds used - they have a whole host of uses!)

* I also keep these in my mini-1st aid kit that goes on walks with us - also folding water bowl & water)

(Germoline / TCP / Dettol - these shouldn't use this on dogs or cats)

Sure there's more will have a dig around in it later!