{"id":1280,"date":"2018-05-07T15:00:07","date_gmt":"2018-05-07T15:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tiresandtails.com\/?p=1280"},"modified":"2018-07-25T17:40:26","modified_gmt":"2018-07-25T17:40:26","slug":"top-10-pet-first-aid-kit-supplies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tiresandtails.com\/dogs\/top-10-pet-first-aid-kit-supplies\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Pet First-Aid Kit Supplies for RV Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a full-time RVer, I want to always have a pet first-aid kit available just in case our pets need minor medical care before we can get them to a veterinarian. These top ten supplies for a pet first-aid kit are recommendations from the American Veterinary Medical Association, as well as some RV-specific suggestions from members of our Tires And Tails Facebook Community<\/a>, and can help if that situation ever arises.<\/p>\n

The Top 10 Pet First-Aid Kit Supplies for Travel<\/h2>\n
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  1. A copy of your pet’s medical record<\/strong>. Include a list of medications and dates of vaccinations. Add your pet’s veterinarian contact information as well as the Animal Poison Control Center number at 888-426-4435 (charges may apply). As soon as you arrive in or near a town, look up the numbers and addresses of emergency vet clinics at MyVeterinarian.com and post it where it can be easily accessed.<\/li>\n
  2. An extra leash<\/strong>. Keep an extra leash in the kit for moving your pet if it can walk without injuring itself further.<\/li>\n
  3. A muzzle<\/strong>. While it is injured, you may need to muzzle your pet and\/or cover its head to prevent it from hurting you or itself even more. Items like gauze, a necktie, soft cloth, nylon stocking or small towel can be used in the place of a commercially made muzzle. Never muzzle an animal that is vomiting.<\/em><\/li>\n
  4. \"\"A digital thermometer and water-based jelly<\/strong>.\u00a0The type of thermometer you need is a fever thermometer. Pet temperatures are too high for a regular thermometer as their scale doesn’t go high enough. The jelly is to lubricate the thermometer before insertion.\u00a0Pet temperatures should ONLY be taken rectally.<\/em><\/li>\n
  5. Hydrogen peroxide<\/strong>. A 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide is used to induce vomiting. Use ONLY after contacting a veterinarian or the Animal Poison Control Center first (888-426-4435 charges may apply). Follow the vet’s or poison control center’s instructions for dosage.<\/li>\n
  6. Nonstick bandages, strips of clean cloth or towels, and\/or Vet Wrap<\/strong>. For wounds that are bleeding or need to be protected, use these items.<\/li>\n
  7. Adhesive tape for bandages<\/strong>. This is to keep any gauze wrap or bandages securely in place around a wound.<\/li>\n
  8. An eyedropper, turkey baster, and\/or large syringe (no needle)<\/strong>. These are used for administering oral medications or treatments (inducing vomiting) and\/or flushing wounds.<\/li>\n
  9. Prescription medications for your pet<\/strong>. Have a few days worth of your pet’s prescription medications as a back-up in case you run out. This includes any pain medication your pet has used previously.<\/li>\n
  10. A stretcher<\/strong>. In most cases people will not go out and buy a stretcher just for their pets. So, in case of an emergency, keep on hand a board, blanket, towel, or floor mat that could be used as a stretcher to safely transport your pet from one location to the next. It can be quite difficult to lift large dogs without one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Additional Items for Your Pet First-Aid Kit<\/h2>\n
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    All pets cannot use the same first-aid supplies or medications. Make a kit specific to YOUR pet’s needs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    The following items are also useful to keep in your pet’s first-aid kit.\u00a0Please keep in mind that cats and dogs CANNOT always use the same medications<\/em><\/strong>. Consult with your veterinarian before giving ANY human, over-the-counter medications to your pets.<\/p>\n