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What important to pet owners about pet first aid? I am looking into how much people would like to know about pet first aid. What are the most important when it comes to their pets and emergencies? Courtney replied: "For me, the most important thing is to know the number and location of the emergency vet. I don't personally carry a first aid kit for my dogs, even though I probably should. If I were to put a kit together, it would most likely include rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide for disinfecting, gauze, a tensor-type bandage like vet wrap, a tourniquet, a sheet or towel for transporting an injured animal, and something to make a make-shift muzzle. I know some people who carry a variety of drugs for sedation and such, but it really is much safer to let the real vets work with medication. It would probably be a good idea to have a cellphone handy as well, just in case you are caught in an emergency while on a walk." Is the Red Cross pet first aid class worth it? I'm interested in taking the pet first aid class that it offered by the Red Cross. I'm curious to know if it is worth it or if is just like a how to wrap your pet in a towel before you rush him off to the vet kinda thing. I don't know a ton about pet first aid, but I also don't want to spend $32 and 4 hours for nothing. blackberrycobbler61@yahoo.com replied: "I've never heard of that class, but if there is one I'm sure it will be worth it, I'm a pet lover and time and money is not important it's if my pet can get the help it needs I love my pet just as I do any other family member."
Huh? replied: "They will also teach you CPR on a model of a dog, but it applies to other species too. I just had to use the rescue breathing on my 6 month old ferret. Thankfully I had read up on how to do that. That and me being trained on adults, children and infants helped, but I wish I would've taken that class. Anyhow, I got the little fert breathing again. He was in respiratory arrest after being almost crushed by a heavy piece of furniture. I got him stabilized enough to get to the vet where he was getting treatment for the ensuing shock. The vet also took x-rays and my lil carpet shark made it.
That happened about a week and a half ago and I have been telling people ever since that I think those classes are worth more than what you pay for them, especially if you have pets. Hey, you never know, you might save a life some day."
petmum replied: "YES... and hard to get into...sign up before the class fills up!"
Janice L replied: "Definately! Sign up now!
You'll learn all sorts of useful info - CPR on animals, correct bandaging, etc.
It won't be a waste of time! Plus, if you ever want to start pet-sitting, you can use your certification !" What should I have in my pet first aid? What are all great things to have in a pet first aid kit? Im making my own and dont care about the price..just need to know stuff..What are some good ideas? autumn i replied: "Each kit contains the following:
One tweezer
One pair of scissors
Two 2"x 2" gauze pads
Two 3" x 3" gauze pads
Three alcohol prep pads
Two antiseptic swabs
Two iodine prep pads
One 2" x 5 yards roll pet wrap bandage
One bottle styptic powder
One mylar emergency blanket
Two pairs of latex gloves
First aid booklet"
kawaii228 replied: "Rolled gauze (four rolls)
Gauze pads
Cotton Swabs
Ace bandages (two rolls)
Hydrogen Peroxide (3%)
Betadine
Wound wash saline (two bottles)
Instant cold packs (three)
One large blanket
MEDICATIONS
Benadryl
Mylanta Gas
Pepto Bismol
Aspirin (buffered)
Milk of Magnesia (for toxicity)
Activated Charcoal (for toxicity)
Mineral Oil (for constipation)
Glycerin Suppositories (for constipation)
One small blanket
Tweezers
Forceps
Stethoscope
Muzzles
Medicine droppers
Antibiotic ointment
Scissors
Medical tape
Duct tape
Three wire coat hangers for splinting
Six washcloths
Two hand towels
One gallon of water
PHONE NUMBERS
Normal Vet
24-hour emergency veterinary clinic
Pet poison control phone number
hope that helps"
betty_the_homemaker replied: "http://www.avma.org/firstaid/
" Does the Red Cross offer pet first aid classes in your town? They just started to here and I thought it was a great idea. They offer rescue breathing and CPR and how to look for signs of stomach distention. It's only a 4 hour class. I think it's important for all pet owners to know. Do they offer it where you live? Lilla replied: "yes these classes are offered where i live. wee also have dog Yoga classes available. (Doga)
they are really great. it is yoga for the dog and owner to do together.
me and my baby love it."
Alyssa R replied: "Not that I know of." Where can I get PET first-aid and CPR certified? The Red-Cross gives booklets... but where can I actually get certified for animal/pet first-aid? Thanks! hoppykit replied: "Call the humane society or a vet clinic."
margecutter replied: "Red Cross actually offers classes at select locations. Check it out here - maybe there is one near you:
Or try here:
Actually, I did a search on WebCrawler (my favorite search engine) and got a lot of results for classes in specific areas. Try searching for "pet first aid and CPR classes" and see if any of them are offered in your area.
Good luck!"
But Inside I'm Screaming replied: "Most Red Cross offices offer both, for pets and humans-just give them a call." what do i put in a pet first aid kit? i'm doing my silver award for girl scouts and my leader says i need to put together a pet first aid kit. any ideas of what to put in one? weepingwillow256 replied: "my pet is a bird, so i have to have this powder that quikly stops bleeding, and a heat lamp"
renaelock replied: "if you do a search for pet first aid kits, there are some available and they give lists of items that they have packed. you can pack those same items. It would be an easy list of things."
drwsr1@verizon.net replied: "I think that the best thing you sould do is talk to a Vet.they would be the best to answer this typ of question."
kailah B replied: "i was in girl scouts for 7 years and now im 13 what i put in mine was bandages,treats,toys,bones and stuff to comfort them"
CazMo78 replied: "This is what I keep in mine for road trips...
Any of their vet papers and meds - including heartworm meds.
Nail trimmers (in case of a nail snag)
Styptic Powder (it clots bleeding nails)
Ace Bandages, gauze pads, baby wipes, antiseptic spray, rubbing alcohol or wipes, tweezers (for splinters & ticks), medicated ointment, cold pack, peroxide,q-tips, cotton balls and a pet first aid booklet."
butterball replied: "tweezers, bandages, gauze, scissors, cotton swabs, tongue depresser, triple antibiotc ointment, bottle of eye wash solution, diphenhydramine (such as Benedryl) for allergic reactions, rubbing alcohol, eye ointment,pressure bandage (such as a handkerchief)"
Atigrad0 replied: "STYPTIC POWDER
VET WRAP / ACE BANDAGES
GAUZE PADS
SURGICAL TAPE
BABY WIPES
DISTILLED WATER
ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT
VASELINE
EYE WASH
MINERAL OIL
ALCOHOL PADS
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
TWEEZERS
SCISSORS
COLD PACK
TOURNIQUET
MUZZLE (dog)
CONE COLLAR
FLANNEL OR SMALL TOWELS
FIRST AID SPRAY
IODINE
Q-TIPS
EAR CLEANING SOLUTION
PET FIRST AID MANUAL
BENEDRYL
BUFFERED ASPIRIN
PILL SPLITTER
NAIL TRIMMER
SURGICAL SOAP
RUBBER GLOVES
VET & EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
PET HEALTH RECORD FORM
PEN & NOTEPAD" what is important to add to a pet first aid kit? i was just wondering what do you all add to yours that you consider important. things like bandages, benedryl, etc. magy replied: "Muzzle-really. if your pet is seriously injured, it may try to bite."
Forsaken replied: "tweezer
hemostat / forceps
scissors / emergency shears
thermometer
safety pins
3" x 3" gauze sponges
Ace elastic bandage
triangular bandage
Band-Aids
2" roll gauze / Conform stretch bandage
Sam splint
1" adhesive tape
exam gloves
non-adhering dressing / Telfa / Release
2" roll Medi-Rip / Vetwrap
Betadine solution
Sting ease
Aspirin
K-Y jelly
Benadryl (2-4mg/kg)
* Antibiotics (Ampicillin / Tetracycline)
* Topical ointments (Panalog / Tritop / Neomycin / Neosporin)
* Ophthalmic Ointment without steroid (Mycitracin / Terramycin)
* Steroid (Prednisolone)
* Anti-diarrhea medication
* Emetic, to cause the dog to vomit (Apomorphine)
Muzzle
Handbook or Printouts from a first aid course
Bandana
Glow sticks
A small notebook to record where/when/what to hand to the vet.
Vet Wrap"
Bossoli replied: "Tweezers
Medical tape
Gauze
Bandages
Antibiotic ointment
A muzzle
A flashlight
A thermometer
Rubbing alcohol
Latex/Latex free gloves
Hand wipes
Hydrogen Peroxide (can be used to induce vomiting)"
kisses come in fives/vet student replied: "I always keep my pet first aid manual in my pet first aid kit
I suggest taking this course:
it is an online pet first aid course recommended through petco,
they teach you sooo much!
just listen to the reviews on this course:
"I have no regrets about the money or the time I spent on this class-it was easily the best $35 and 3 weeks I have ever invested---I recommend this class to anyone with a cat or a dog; the information on here was invaluable:
how to make a first aid kit from common household items
how to handle it if your pet has a burn, bite, broken bone, is under/overheated, has problems delivering off-spring
checklists to evaluate your pet's health and checklists to know common household dangers most people don't realize - and this class helps you learn how to evaluate emergencies, prepare for them, and handle them!
TAKE IT!! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!"
they teach you how to handle a first aid emergency as well as what to keep in your first aid kit
I love that they show you what to do with pictures and videos, and they cover alot of stuff that will keep your pet alive during an emergency
for example: how to provide CPR, how to treat shock, etc... the list goes on
please, at least consider taking this course,
I'm a vet tech student, and in my opinion this course would be beneficial to all pet owners"
Chihuahua Lover replied: "Here is a list of all the things you need, to make up a First Aid Kit, for your pet:"
redhotgermangrl replied: "peroxide
swaps
tape
2stick (for broken bones anything that could be put on a leg
vet # and info
neosproyin"
I <3 Haflingers! replied: "The most things I use are gaus and tape. Mostly when I accidently cut their quick when cutting their nails. I would also include your vet's numbers, bandages of a lot of sizes, tape, sissors"
kblaix replied: "One thing I don't see listed above that I have in my pet first aid kit is Styptic Powder."
Tony II replied: "Forsaken : that looks like a nice "cut & paste" :))
Do you really have all this stuff handy??? :)" With so many questions about sick and hurt pets. How many of you have a Pet First Aid Kit? If you have pets it's a good thing to have on hand! Good to have in your car and at home.......
I asked because I just think it's a good thing to have on hand for our pets. I have them for all my pets, dogs, cats and horse. I just really wanted to get the word out, that it's good to be prepared. amber replied: "I wouldn't say I actually have a pets first aid kit made up, per say, but I would not hestitate to use human bandages, antiseptic cream or whatever was necessary to help one of my pets should it become injured. Plus the vet's is around the corner so I guess I am luckier than most!"
mary replied: "Yes, I have my pets own medical box, which holds their worm pills, flea treatments, laxatives, and medications. I also keep ipecac syrup to make them vomit, if they eat something poisonous."
catmd22 replied: "I have a homemade first aid kit. Did you want to know just how many people have them or what to have in them..It depends on what type of animal as well. Although a lot of items are very useful for all, like vet wrap, disinfectant, etc.."
iloveeeyore replied: "Yes, I have a pet first aid kit. I think it is extremely important to know how to take care of your dog in case of emergency. I also have the numbers of local vets and 24 hr vet clinics in my car AND in my house."
punkbun03 replied: "of coarse i do!! each has their own tote bag full of grooming, first aid, and spare toys in case of travel. don't leave home without the dogs stuff. the house rabbit and guinea pig never leave home except for the vet." Do you have a Pet First Aid Kit? Are you prepared for a pet emergency? You can buy a kit or make your own. Even some minimal supplies can save your pet till it can get to the vet ! This is not an ad, I don't sell things, just suggesting a good idea.
ebay has some for sale or you can google pet first aid kit or dog first aid kit and find several. I would probably buy one and add to it.
My friend's kit helped us stabilize my dog's 2 broken front legs till we got to the emergency vet. The vet was impressed we'd done such a good job setting the legs for him. incognena replied: "It's a very good idea - I'm starting to stock up on gauze, medical tape, and the like just in case."
paintedrain2 replied: "I do not have one. I have pet-specific antibiotic cream, for scratches and minor wounds, but that's about it. It's all I ever had to use."
walkinglady replied: "It is a good idea. I've had one for years and keep it stocked with gauze, tape, vet-flex, antiobiotic creams, scissors, thermometer, sterile pads, Variton cream and Rescue Remedy. There's been many a time I've needed it."
colin-irene D replied: "yes i have three emergency kits as i have two macaws..two cats,,and a g,s,d i have to cater for all events,"
DaveSFV replied: "Not specifically. I do have items on hand that are for my dogs. These include benedryl, hydrogen peroxide, baby aspirin and this is very important and something every dog owner should have, this book: "Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook" by Delbert G. Carlson DVM and James M. Giffin, MD. It is a 423 page hard bound book with excellent content."
shivercraft replied: "I got one pet and one for me as well!
I am trying to train my dog to perform first aid, but she feels whenever I do stupid things, pain is God's way of telling me to smarten the hell up."
greekman replied: "Have carried one in the trunk of my car for 20 years. Filled out by the vet and restocked anually for expired items by the same vet. I work with detection dogs and accidents, although rear, do happen. Better ready then sorry."
Clarissa replied: "Yeah, it is a good idea and I wish I had one for my new puppy. Are there actually Pet First Aid Kits? If there is, could you give me a place to buy one. Anyways, we are going traveling this summer and might take the puppy, I didn't think of a P.F.A.K. (lol). Thanks for making the idea."
Terrier replied: "I don't have a pet first aid kit. I'd never seen them on sale in pet shops so just assumed there was no such thing.
(I hadn't thought about taking the "human first aid kit" either though tbh!!)
I've always had the vet's number in my mobile phone, but I suppose he'd be able to be more use if I had something with me that I could at least patch up my GH until he got proper medical attention.
Thanks for the posting! VERY useful." pet first aid kit should include what? where do i get the supplies at?
like if you're a vet tech what should you carry with you? aspinn2008 replied: "what type of pet?"
Prodigy556 replied: "My first aid kit includes basic items in case of injury or emergency.
-Gauze bandage rolls
-Hydrogen peroxide
-Sterile gauze pads
-First-aid adhesive tape
-Towels
-Petroleum jelly(for the rectal thermometer)
-Q-tips
-Tweezers
-Scissors
-Antibacterial ointment
-Pepto Bismol tablets
-A current pet first-aid book
-Eyewash
-Activated charcoal tablets (for poisoning)
-Muzzle
-Eyedropper
-Digital or rectal thermometer in a plastic case
-Latex gloves
-Instant Ice Pack
-bulb syringe(flushing wounds)
-Cotton balls
-Rubbing alcohol(use on skin as body cooling agent to aid heat stroke or fever)
-Bandages (including self-clinging or vet wrap and waterproof types)
There are also pre-made kits available. All the supplies above can usually be purchased at any drug store." |
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