What important to pet owners about pet first aid?

I am looking into how much people would like to know about pet first aid. What are the most important when it comes to their pets and emergencies?

For me, the most important thing is to know the number and location of the emergency vet. I don't personally carry a first aid kit for my dogs, even though I probably should. If I were to put a kit together, it would most likely include rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide for disinfecting, gauze, a tensor-type bandage like vet wrap, a tourniquet, a sheet or towel for transporting an injured animal, and something to make a make-shift muzzle. I know some people who carry a variety of drugs for sedation and such, but it really is much safer to let the real vets work with medication. It would probably be a good idea to have a cellphone handy as well, just in case you are caught in an emergency while on a walk.

One Response to “What important to pet owners about pet first aid?”

  1. Courtney, on February 23rd, 2009 at 9:40 am Said:

    For me, the most important thing is to know the number and location of the emergency vet. I don't personally carry a first aid kit for my dogs, even though I probably should. If I were to put a kit together, it would most likely include rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide for disinfecting, gauze, a tensor-type bandage like vet wrap, a tourniquet, a sheet or towel for transporting an injured animal, and something to make a make-shift muzzle. I know some people who carry a variety of drugs for sedation and such, but it really is much safer to let the real vets work with medication. It would probably be a good idea to have a cellphone handy as well, just in case you are caught in an emergency while on a walk.
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