First Aid Kit Supply List

  1. Muzzle
  2. Emergency Hospital phone numbers
  3. Instruments
    • Thumb forceps (tweezers)
    • Scissors (bandage scissors)
    • Toenail trimmers
    • Thermometer
    • Nylon leash
    • Eyedropper or dose syringe (non-glass)
  4. Cleaners
    • Betadine solution
    • Chlorhexidine 1% solution
    • Hydrogen peroxide
    • Sterile eyewash
    • Ear wash - Many products available, a solution of ten parts sterile water and one part white vinegar also works well for yeast infections.
  5. Ointments
    • Triple antibiotic ointment
    • Hydrocortisone cream
    • Baking soda (poultice)
    • Paralube eye ointment (lubricant)
    • Quik-stop styptic powder (for toenails)
    • Sterile Lubricant
  6. Bandages
    • Gauze pads - 3x3 inches
    • Roll gauze - 2x3 inches
    • Telfa pads
    • Adhesive tape
    • Elasticon
    • Vet wrap
    • Towel
  7. Miscellaneous
    • Latex exam gloves
    • Elizabethan collar

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