First Aid Kit

Kit Readiness

Based on AVMA recommendations

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Based on AVMA Pet First Aid Kit Guidelines
Muzzle

To prevent bites from a scared or injured pet. DO NOT use if pet is vomiting.

Recommended: 1 (sized for your dog)
💡 Practice putting it on when your dog is calm
Spare Leash & Collar

Extra leash and collar for emergencies

Recommended: 1 set
Clean Towels

For restraining, cleaning, or padding. Keep several sizes.

Recommended: 3-5 towels
Emergency Blanket

To keep your dog warm and for use as a stretcher

Recommended: 1
Gauze Roll

For wrapping wounds or muzzling an injured animal

Recommended: 2-3 rolls
Non-stick Bandages

Strips of clean cloth to control bleeding or protect wounds

Recommended: 1 box
Adhesive Tape

For securing bandages. Self-adhering tape works best.

Recommended: 1-2 rolls
3% Hydrogen Peroxide

To induce vomiting ONLY if instructed by vet or poison control. Do NOT use on wounds.

Recommended: 1 bottle (unopened)
💡 Check expiration frequently - loses effectiveness quickly after opening
Saline Solution

For cleansing wounds or flushing eyes. Contact lens saline works well.

Recommended: 1 bottle
Activated Charcoal

To absorb poison. Use ONLY if instructed by vet or poison control.

Recommended: 1 bottle
💡 Never use without professional guidance
Sterile Lubricating Jelly

To protect wounds and eyes

Recommended: 1 tube
Disposable Gloves

To protect your hands when treating wounds

Recommended: 10+ pairs
Digital Thermometer

To take your pet's temperature. Normal is 101-102.5°F (38.3-39.2°C)

Recommended: 1
💡 Use rectally with lubricating jelly
Blunt-End Scissors

For safely cutting bandage materials

Recommended: 1 pair
Tweezers

To remove small foreign objects like splinters or ticks

Recommended: 1 pair
Small Flashlight

For examining eyes, wounds, mouth, etc.

Recommended: 1
💡 Keep fresh batteries
Eye Dropper or Syringe

Large syringe without needle for giving oral treatments or flushing wounds

Recommended: 2-3
E-Collar (Cone)

To prevent your dog from licking wounds or stitches

Recommended: 1 (sized for your dog)
Emergency Phone Numbers

Veterinarian, emergency hospital, poison control (888-426-4435), animal control

💡 Keep updated and easily accessible
Pet Medical Records

Copy of vaccination records, medications, and medical history

💡 Update after each vet visit

💡 Pro Tips

  • • Keep your kit in an easily accessible location
  • • Check expiration dates monthly
  • • Consider a travel-sized kit for trips
  • • Practice using items before an emergency