Important items that should be included in an emergency kit for your pets:
Information About Your Pet:
- Records of pertinent medical and surgical history
- Vaccination history
- Heartworm status (dogs), FeLV/FIV status (cats)
- Current medications, doses, and dosing frequency
Information About Your Vet:
- Veterinarian contact information
- Local emergency clinic numbers and locations
Medications:
- Several days supply of chronic medications (Remember to check expiration dates)
First Aid Supplies:
- Blanket
- Exam gloves
- Thermometer
- KY Jelly
- Muzzle
- Tweezers
- Toenail trimmers, Quick Stop / silver nitrate sticks
- Scissors (blunt and sharp tipped)
- Syringes without needles
- Antiseptic solution/wipes
- Rubbing alcohol
- 3% Hydrogen peroxide
- Bandage material
- Adhesive tape
- Cotton balls/swabs
