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Cat and Dog First Aid Kit Essentials
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items After working in veterinary medicine, there are things everyone should have on hand for minor mishaps and illnesses for your cats and dogs.
The best stuff to have around. It sticks to itself and is great for covering small wounds if no veterinary intervention is needed or for when you are on the way to the vet. I recommend the one inch and the two inch widths.
LotFancy Self Adhesive Bandage Wrap, 1"x5 Yards, 30 Pc, Elastic Sports Tape, First Aid Medical Tape
This is the two inch size for adhesive wraps.
Metene Adhesive Bandages 12 Pack, Athletic Tape 2 inches x 5 Yards(Rainbow)
This is awesome to have to clean wounds. When purchasing, make sure you are getting the SOLUTION unless you want the suds found in the SCRUB.
Durvet Chlorhexidine Solution Horse & Dog Antibacterial
Wonderful to clean up wounds and doesn't leave lint or other debris in and on the wound.
Henry Schein 200-Count First Aid Gauze Pads, 4 x 4 Inch (Packaging may Vary)
Don't skimp when it comes to gloves. Spend the money and get medical exam gloves. These come in handy all around the house, too.
CareStock Blue Nitrile Exam Gloves - Ultra-Strong with Slip-Resistant Textured Grip - Disposable Powder-Free Medical Gloves for Cooking & Healthcare, Medium, 200 Count, 1 Box
Keep on hand to induce vomiting in DOGS who have ingested something they shouldn't. ***ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR OWN VETERINARIAN, ANIMAL POISON HOTLINE, OR OTHER VETERINARY PROFESSIONAL BEFORE ADMINISTERING THIS AND ANY OTHER MEDICATION!*** If used imp...
Equate 3% Hydrogen Peroxide Liquid USP Antiseptic, 32 fl oz
Just in case you need to remove a bandage or other piece of cloth from your pet.
Equate Stainless Steel Bandage Scissors, 1 Count
You never know what you'll need to remove from a paw or a nose. It's best to have a variety of tweezers on hand. *Bonus points - great to have around for other things, like crafts.
LUIISIS 12 Pcs Precision Tweezers Set, Premium Craft Tweezers Kit, Stainless Steel Electronic ESD Tweezers, Anti Static Industrial Soldering Tweezers, with Tweezer Storage Bag
Dogs and cats are good at getting little cuts. Also, cutting toenails can cause bleeding if you accidentally cut to short. Nail beds BLEED like crazy. Styptic powder is great for such things.
Miracle Care Kwik Stop Styptic Powder
The best and sharpest nail clippers for dogs. Don't use the guillotine style - they are usually never strong enough and end up pulling nails and causing pain. No one wants to do that.
Millers Forge Euro Large Dog Nail Clipper
Don't try to use dog clippers for cats. It's hard enough to trim kitty nails without using something that could cut a toe off because your kitty is less than thrilled about the mani-pedi.
Paw Brothers Mini Scissor-Style Nail Clippers for Small Pets
An accidental find for skunk odor! I have no idea WHY this worked for skunk smell but, it did. I had tried everything I could think of and find after my dog got sprayed three times in a week. I was desperate and this was the last thing I tried and it...
Equate Beauty Feminine Cleansing Wash, Unscented, 13 fl oz, 1 Pack
My dog and my cats are CONSTANTLY getting something in their eyes. We live in the desert and it's always windy. NOT MEDICATED saline solution is a must to have on hand.
Equate Saline Solution for Sensitive Eyes, 12 fl oz, 2 Pack
Don't skimp and buy other stuff! This is the only one you need. Haha! Seriously, though, foxtails get down in ears and can end up requiring anesthesia or sedation for removal plus, sometimes they're so far down and embedded that the veterinarian need...
Virbac EPIOTIC Advanced Ear Cleanser, Vet-Recommended For Dogs and Cats, For Ear Cleaning and Grooming, Powerful Rinse With No Sting, Safely Removes Debris and Wax, Package May Vary
***NEVER INSERT INTO EARS*** These are a must for ear cleaning. After you smoosh the cleaner around in the ear and let your dog (or cat) shake the living daylights out of its head, use these to get any of the loose debris on the OUTSIDE of the ear ca...
6" Long Cotton Swabs 700pcs for Makeup, Gun Cleaning or Pets Care
Don't squirt anything into your pet's ear when cleaning it UNLESS directed by your veterinarian to do so!
How we clean our dog’s ears
I like to use HUGE cotton balls for cleaning ears. It's much less likely to get stuck down in an ear causing you to have to make a trip to the vet for removal. NEVER PUT INSTRUMENTS INSIDE AN ANIMAL'S EAR!!!
Swisspers 140ct, 100% cotton, white, Premium Hypoallergenic Super Jumbo Cotton Balls
Another great add to the first aid kit! Sometimes, you put something on with tape and it does not want to come off. This stuff is amazing!
Mill Pledge Eaze Off Adhesive Remover 50ml (1.69oz)