Kit Readiness
Based on AVMA recommendations
To prevent bites from a scared or injured pet. DO NOT use if pet is vomiting.
Extra leash and collar for emergencies
For restraining, cleaning, or padding. Keep several sizes.
To keep your dog warm and for use as a stretcher
For wrapping wounds or muzzling an injured animal
Strips of clean cloth to control bleeding or protect wounds
For securing bandages. Self-adhering tape works best.
To induce vomiting ONLY if instructed by vet or poison control. Do NOT use on wounds.
For cleansing wounds or flushing eyes. Contact lens saline works well.
To absorb poison. Use ONLY if instructed by vet or poison control.
To protect wounds and eyes
To protect your hands when treating wounds
To take your pet's temperature. Normal is 101-102.5°F (38.3-39.2°C)
For safely cutting bandage materials
To remove small foreign objects like splinters or ticks
For examining eyes, wounds, mouth, etc.
Large syringe without needle for giving oral treatments or flushing wounds
To prevent your dog from licking wounds or stitches
Veterinarian, emergency hospital, poison control (888-426-4435), animal control
Copy of vaccination records, medications, and medical history
💡 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