First Aid:

Prompt and effective treatment is essential. With each situation the veterinarian should be contacted and the animal examined.

Owner safety is always the primary concern!
Learn to place a muzzle using a long piece of fabric or roll gauze.

Step 1- Make a large loop in the fabric and place loop over muzzle
Step 2- Tighten the loop and cross the ends underneath the muzzle
Step 3- Bring the ends behind the ears and tie snuggly

Restraint of your pet during examination and transport is necessary to prevent injury. Small dogs or cats can be wrapped in blankets. Larger dogs can be restrained by placing an arm around their neck and the other arm around their chest, pulling them tightly against your body.

First Aid Kit

The following are suggestions for materials to include in a first aid kit for your pet. Ask your veterinarian for their recommendations.

Bandage materials: conform stretch bandage roll tape; rolled gauze bandages; white porous tape; newspaper; gauze pads; cotton padding.

Cleaning materials: dilute betadine solution; hand towel

Drugs/Medications: sterile KY lubricant; eye wash; artificial tears; tissue glue; activated charcoal suspension; hydrogen peroxide 3% solution.

Miscellaneous: thermometer; bandage scissors; aspirator bulb syringe; stethoscope; muzzle; penlight; silver nitrate sticks or powder; nail trimmers; duct tape.

Transport

Small dogs and cats can be transported in a large box, pet carrier or wrapped in a blanket.
Large dogs with possible back or head injury can be transported on a large piece of plywood or heavy cardboard. Duct tape is used to secure the dog to the board at the shoulders and in front of the hips.

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