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Pet First Aid Kits
A well-stocked first aid kit is a handy thing to have, even for your pets. To be prepared for emergencies, keep a Pet First aid kit in your home. The Pet First aid kits are very portable and come in a handy waist pack that can be worn while out for a walk or while traveling in the car.
Whether you buy a first aid kit or put one together yourself, make sure it has all the items you may need. Include any items that your pet requires on a daily basis, such as medications and your veterinarian's phone number. Check the kit regularly for expiration dates and replace any used or out-of-date contents.
The contents of a first aid kit can be dangerous in the hands of young children. Store your first aid kit in a secure place out of the reach of young children.
Here are suggestions for the contents of a Pet First aid kit:
- Disposable Gloves
- 2" x 2" Gauze Pads
- 3" x 4" Non-Adhesive Pads
- 2" Conforming Bandage
- Rescue Blanket
- 1/2" x 5 yd. Adhesive tape
- Tongue Depressors
- Styptic Pencil
- Triple Antibiotic 5 gr.
- Alcohol Prep Pads
- Scissors and Tweezers
- Muslin Sling Bandage
- Cotton Balls
Your local American Red Cross Chapter has the Pet First aid Fanny Pack in stock along with other life saving tools such as; the Pet First aid Book, breathing barriers, pocket masks and regular First aid kits! All of these items are available for purchase at our office located at 14600 Beadle Lake Road, Battle Creek, MI 49014.
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