A good pet first aid kit will contain all the things you need to give simple first aid for small injuries at home.
Even if you can treat your pet using your first aid kit, you should still take them to your vet for a check-up as soon as possible.
Your first aid kit should have:
- Gloves
- Pet-safe antiseptic wipes
- Pet-safe wound wash
- Sterile eye wash
- Wound dressings
- Bandages*
- Cotton wool pads
- Microporous tape
- Tick removal tool
- Tweezers
- Blunt ended scissors
- Foil blanket
- A thick, old towel
- A spare lead (for dogs)
- Muzzle (for dogs)
- For large pets, a blanket can be used as a stretcher
* Never apply bandages tightly at home, as they can make wounds worse or even cut off essential blood supply. Always apply any wound dressings loosely so you can fit at least two fingers comfortably between the bandage and your pet’s skin.
(Article source: PDSA guide)