If you travel with your pets, leave them with a sitter, or live in an area where there are ticks or venomous snakes, it is a good idea to have a first-aid kit on hand.
From your pet insurance details to essential medication for those just-in-case scenarios, here is a useful checklist, George Herald reports.
Emergency Contacts and Information
- Your telephone number plus a friend or neighbour’s
- Your vet’s details
- A 24-hour emergency vet number
- Animal poison control contact
- Medications and dosages
- Medical records
- Pet insurance details
- Microchip records
Medication (Remember to check expiry dates)
- Antiseptic cleanser
- A wound ointment
- Anti-itch cream
- Antihistamine (ask your vet to recommend one)
- Calming medication for thunderstorms and fireworks
- Saline eye solution
- Ear cleanser
- Charcoal powder for diarrhea or poisoning
- Styptic powder
- Self-stick bandage tape
- Tweezers
- Gauze
- Disposable gloves
Other
- Spare leads
- Extra dog food
- Travel bowl
- Pooper Scooper and disposable bags
- A blanket (thermal is preferable in an emergency)
- A first-aid booklet with emergency guidelines
Visit www.pethealth.co.za for more information.
