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| First Aid & Disaster Planning |
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© 2010 GDROC
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Water resistant container
First Aid Book for Dogs
Cold Pack
Hydrogen Peroxide
Styptic Pencil
Thermometer w/ Case
2" Flexible Cohesive Wrap
Alcohol Prep Pads
First Aid Book for Dogs
Cold Pack
Hydrogen Peroxide
Styptic Pencil
Thermometer w/ Case
2" Flexible Cohesive Wrap
Alcohol Prep Pads
| Would You Recognize the Symptoms of Bloat? |
| First Aid Kit for Your Pets |
| Disaster Preparedness |
| It's always a good idea to have a First Aid kit on hand, even for your pets. The following are a list of recommended supplies for a pet first-aid kit. |
"Gastric Dilatation" is the technical name for an abnormal accumulation of air, fluid, and/or foam in the stomach; we
usually call this BLOAT. "Volvulus" refers to a dangerous twisting, rotation, or torsion of the stomach. The symptoms
can vary, but include a hard distended abdomen, foamy mouth, unsuccessful attempts to vomit, restlessness, refusal to
lie down, accelerated heart beat, etc. The article link below has all the information on bloat and is recommended
reading.
usually call this BLOAT. "Volvulus" refers to a dangerous twisting, rotation, or torsion of the stomach. The symptoms
can vary, but include a hard distended abdomen, foamy mouth, unsuccessful attempts to vomit, restlessness, refusal to
lie down, accelerated heart beat, etc. The article link below has all the information on bloat and is recommended
reading.
Take your pets with you! Shelters do not allow pets so have a plan in place for
where you will go if you need to evacuate. Do not wait until the last minute to
leave.
Assemble a Pet Evacuation Kit - include adequate supply of food and water for a few days up to
2 weeks, any medications your pet takes. Be sure to have a leash, collar, and a collapsible carrier
if possible for each pet. You should also have your pet first aid kit and waste clean-up bags (litter
box and litter for cats).
Be sure your pet is wearing ID tags. It's a good idea to have an extra tag on your pet with a local
contact number of where you will be staying.
Proof of Ownership: Be sure to carry photos of your pet WITH you as proof you own the
him/her. Copies of veterinary shot records is a good idea too.
You will also want to have toys, blankets, treats for your pet. This may be very stressful for
him/her while being away from home.
List of emergency contacts: Prepare a list of contacts back at home, your local vet, and
friends/family in your area. Also, try to have a local contact person of where you will be staying
and a list of local veterinary hospitals or clinics for emergencies.
where you will go if you need to evacuate. Do not wait until the last minute to
leave.
Assemble a Pet Evacuation Kit - include adequate supply of food and water for a few days up to
2 weeks, any medications your pet takes. Be sure to have a leash, collar, and a collapsible carrier
if possible for each pet. You should also have your pet first aid kit and waste clean-up bags (litter
box and litter for cats).
Be sure your pet is wearing ID tags. It's a good idea to have an extra tag on your pet with a local
contact number of where you will be staying.
Proof of Ownership: Be sure to carry photos of your pet WITH you as proof you own the
him/her. Copies of veterinary shot records is a good idea too.
You will also want to have toys, blankets, treats for your pet. This may be very stressful for
him/her while being away from home.
List of emergency contacts: Prepare a list of contacts back at home, your local vet, and
friends/family in your area. Also, try to have a local contact person of where you will be staying
and a list of local veterinary hospitals or clinics for emergencies.
4" x 4" Gauze Pads
Saline Solution
Hydrocortisone Cream
Triple Antibiotic Ointment
3" Cotton Swabs
Adhesive tape
List of emergency numbers
Saline Solution
Hydrocortisone Cream
Triple Antibiotic Ointment
3" Cotton Swabs
Adhesive tape
List of emergency numbers
Cotton balls
Cotton swabs
2x2 gauze
4x4 gauze
Stretch gauze roll
Tweezers
Scissors
Cotton swabs
2x2 gauze
4x4 gauze
Stretch gauze roll
Tweezers
Scissors
| If you had to EVACUATE, would you be prepared to take your pets with you? Would you have a disaster kit ready? |