Small Animal First Aid Kit

When preparing for disaster or emergencies, having a prepared first aid kit stocked and available can help alleviate stress and expedite necessary first aid care at the direction of your veterinarian. Some recommended supplies to have on hand include:

• Activated charcoal (to use at the discretion of your veterinarian)
• Anti-diarrheal liquid or tablets
• Antibiotic ointment for wounds (to use at the discretion of your veterinarian)
• Bandage scissors 
• Bandage tape
• Povidone-iodine (Betadine) or chlorhexidine scrub (Nolvasan) scrub and solution
• Cotton bandage rolls
• Cotton-tipped swabs
• Elastic bandage rolls 
• Eye rinse (sterile)
• Flea and tick prevention, Heartworm prevention 
• Gauze pads and rolls
• Tongue depressors 
• Alcohol prep pads 
• Gloves (latex or nitrile) 
• Dish soap (can be used as a mild body cleanser)
• Measuring spoons
• Medications your veterinarian recommends 
• Non-adherent bandage pads
• Saline solution for wound rinsing 
• Sterile lubricant 
• Styptic powder (blood clotting agent)
• Syringe or eyedropper 
• Thermometer (digital)
• Tourniquet
• Towels and blankets
• Tweezers
• Paper list of telephone numbers 
• Can opener
• Cat litter 
• Potty pads 
• Bottled drinking water
• Kennel or travel crate

Other items may be included and should be used at the discretion of your veterinarian.