Putting Together Pet First Aid Kits
Vital Statistics for Dogs;
Pulse & Heart Rate
Normal resting rates:
Small dogs: 90-120 bpm
Medium dogs: 70-110 bpm
Large dogs: 60-90 bpm
Pulse should be strong, regular and easy to locate.
Thermometer should be almost clean when removed.
Abnormalities are indicated by blood, diarrhea, or black, tarry stool.
DOG FIRST AID KIT
There will be times when you can't get your dog
to the veterinarian right away, or their condition
warrants emergency first aid treatment
before the trip. Be prepared, with your very own
Canine First Aid Kit.
Assemble the following supplies in a box with a
secure lid. Keep the box near your cat food supplies in case you need to find it in a hurry.
DOG First Aid Kit (SUGGESTED)
Dog's First Aid Kit
Gauze sponges -- 50 four-by-four inch sponges, two per envelope
Triple antibiotic ointment
Rubbing alcohol
Ear syringe -- two ounce capacity
Ace self-adhering athletic bandage -- three-inch width
White petroleum jelly (Vaseline or similar)
Eye wash
Sterile, non-adherent pads
Hydrocortisone acetate -- one percent cream
Sterile stretch gauze bandage -- three inches by four yards
Dermicil hypoallergenic cloth tape one inch by 10 yards
Hydrogen peroxide
Bandage scissors
Custom splints
Blanket
Tweezers
Muzzle
Hemostats
Rectal thermometer
Paperwork, including the dog's health record, medications, local and
national poison control numbers, regular veterinary clinic hours and
telephone numbers, and emergency clinic hours and telephone number.
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Vital Statistics for Cats:
Pulse and Heart Rate
Normal resting rates:
150-200 bpm
Normal temp. for cats: 100-102.5 degrees
Thermometer should be almost clean when removed.
Abnormalities are indicated by blood, diarrhea, or black, tarry stool.
CAT FIRST AID KIT
There will be times when you can't get your cat
to the veterinarian right away, or their condition
warrants emergency first aid treatment
before the trip. Be prepared, with your Feline First
Aid Kit.
Assemble the following supplies in a box with a
secure lid. Keep the box near your cat food supplies in case you need to find it in a hurry.
Cat First Aid Kit (SUGGESTED)
Cat's First Aid Kit
Sterile gauze pads, rolled sterile gauze, white surgical tape.
Cotton balls and a roll of cotton padding.
Hydrogen Peroxide for cleaning out wounds.
Sterile eyewash solution (The human variety is fine.)
Antiseptic cleaner, such as Bactine.
Hydrocortisone ointment for insect stings.
Eye droppers. You can buy these separately at your pharmacy.
Tweezers, preferably very sharp pointed.
Rectal thermometer -The digital variety is preferable because it is
more readily read.
Small scissors, preferably with blunt ends. (For cutting
hair, bandages, tape.)
Emergency ice pack. (Keep this item in your freezer, and wrap in a
towel before using.)
The telephone number of your veterinarian, including night and
emergency numbers. Keep this information in a waterproof packet,
along with your pet's medical records.
Your pet’s pulse
The easiest place to locate a pulse is the femoral artery in the groin area. Place your fingers on the inside of the hind leg and slide your hand upward until the back of your fingers touches the abdomen. Gently move your fingers back and forth on the inside of the hind leg until you feel the pulsing blood. Count the number of pulses in 15 seconds and multiply that number by 4. This will give you the beats per minute (bpm).