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Introduction:
Every cat
carer should be prepared & have a first aid kit on hand for
emergencies. Having a few basic items on hand will enable
you to treat minor problems at home, or in an emergency,
provide basic life saving care until you get to your
veterinarian's office.
What you will
need:
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Adhesive
tape - 1 inch roll
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Alcohol-isopropyl
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Antibacterial soap
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Bandage
(preferably self adhering)
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Betadine
solution (dilute 1:10)
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Bubble wrap
(for splinting)
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Clean, soft
towel or blanket
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Container
with a lid
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Cotton balls
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Cotton tips
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Eye dropper
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First aid
book
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Flashlight
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Gauze pads 3
x 3 inch
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Gauze roll 3
inch
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Gauze tape
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Heating pad
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Hydrocortisone ointment
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Hydrogen
peroxide (3%)
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Information
card with your pet's baseline temperature & weight
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Karo syrup
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Petroleum
jelly
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Ready made
cold packs & hot packs or a hot water bottle
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Scissors
(blunt tipped)
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Splints
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Sterile
saline flush solution
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Surgical
tape
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Syringe
(10cc)
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Telephone
number of your poisons hotline.
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Telephone
number of your veterinarian, including emergency clinic.
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Thermometer
(rectal)
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Tick remover
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Tweezers
Please note:
The medical
articles on this site have not been written by a
veterinarian & should not be considered a replacement for a
veterinarian visit. The articles are provided for
informative purposes only.
Always seek
immediate veterinary advice for any problems (health or
behavioral) in your pets.
While great
care has been made in the creation of these articles, we
cannot guarantee the accuracy or omissions on these pages.
If in any doubt whatsoever, seek professional medical
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