
PET FIRST-AID ITEMS NEEDED
Basic first-aid supplies we need:
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Pet first-aid book
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Nylon leash
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Self-cling bandage (bandage that stretches and sticks to itself but not to fur—available at pet stores and from pet-supply catalogs)
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Muzzle or strips of cloth to prevent biting (don't use this if your pet is vomiting, choking, coughing or otherwise having difficulty breathing)
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Absorbent gauze pads
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Adhesive tape
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Antiseptic wipes, lotion, powder or spray
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Blanket (a foil emergency blanket)
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Cotton balls or swabs
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Gauze rolls
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Hydrogen peroxide (to induce vomiting—do this only when directed by a veterinarian or a poison-control expert)
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Ice pack
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Non-latex disposable gloves
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Petroleum jelly (to lubricate the thermometer)
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Rectal thermometer (your pet's temperature should not rise above 103°F or fall below 100°F)
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Scissors (with blunt ends)
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Sterile non-stick gauze pads for bandages
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Sterile saline solution (sold at pharmacies)
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Tweezers
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A pillowcase to confine your cat for treatment
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A pet carrier
Please send these items to Pet University or make a donation.



