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Your Small Pet First Aid Kit

Consult your veterinarian when developing the first aid kit for your cat, dog, or other small animal. The items below serve only as examples of what may be included in a small animal first aid kit. In addition to your small pet evacuation kit, you should also bring along a small animal first aid kit when evacuation is necessary.

• Activated charcoal (liquid)
• Anti-diarrhea liquid or tablets
  
• Antibiotic ointment (for wounds)
  
• Antibiotic eye ointment
  
• Bandage scissors
  
• Bandage tape
  
• Betadine® (povidone-iodine) or Nolvasan® (chlorhexidine), scrub and solution
  
• Cotton bandage rolls
  
• Cotton-tipped swabs
  
• Elastic bandage rolls
  
• Eye rinse (sterile)
  
• Flea and tick prevention and treatment
  
• Gauze pads and rolls
  
• Ice cream sticks (which may be used as splints)
  
• Isopropyl alcohol/alcohol prep pads
  
• Latex gloves or non-allergenic gloves
  
• Liquid dish detergent (mild wound and body cleanser)
  
• Measuring spoons
  
• Medications and preventatives (such as heartworm prevention), minimum 2-week supply, with
• clearly labeled instructions. Provide veterinary and pharmacy contact information for refills.
  
• Non-adherent bandage pads
  
• Saline solution (for rinsing wounds)
  
• Sterile lubricant (water based)
  
• Styptic powder (clotting agent)
  
• Syringe or eyedropper
  
• Thermometer (digital)
  
• Tourniquet
  
• Towel and washcloth
  
• Tweezers