Do You Have A Pet First Aid Kit? –by Timothy D. Hodge, DVM
but also to apply to said areas to keep the wounds covered and absorb fluid discharges. •Instant Ice Pack - These are gel packs that
are activated to create a cold or cooling pack that can help with reducing redness and swelling from an injury and to help cool a pet in case of over- heating or heat stroke. •Digital Rectal Thermometer - These are
inexpensive and easy to use. Application of KY Jelly or Vaseline prior to rectal insertion is advised for the comfort of the pet. Any temperature above 103 F or below 99 F is cause for concern and veterinary care should be sought. •KY Jelly or Vaseline - As noted above, these
are lubricants for rectal thermometer use, but can also be applied to wounds to keep sand, dirt and fur out of the area until the wound can be fur- ther assessed and treated by the veterinarian. •Clean T-Shirt - This can be used as any t-
shirt would be used to protect the chest region if an injury or trauma has occurred. A t-shirt may also be placed on the pet backwards to protect the abdomen and top of the hips. Simply insert the rear legs thought the arm holes and the tail through the neck hole. •First Aid Tape or White Sticky Tape - Used
Do you have a First Aid Kit for your family and children? How about one for the furry fam- ily members as well? Pets can and do have minor accidents and issues that need to be addressed in a timely manner. It is best to have all the main items you will need in one location to care for your pet, instead of searching all over the home to get the needed items. This will lessen the stress of both the pet and the pet parent. Here are my suggestions to be prepared. •Rubber Gloves - Your pet may have bodily
Timothy Hodge, DVM is the owner/practioner of two Tampa Bay Area veterinary facilities: Harbourside Animal Hospital and Cross Creek Animal Medical Center. He has a special interest in internal medicine, dermatol- ogy and holistic care. He has completed his training at the Chi Institute and provides acupuncture and herbal ther- apies in addition to traditional medical care.
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discharges that are best kept away from your own skin. When in doubt, use rubber gloves. Rubber gloves can also be used like booties to cover paws or tail tips to protect the area prior to seeking veterinary care. •Roll Gauze - This is a soft gauze that is
rolled to allow for easy application around a paw, leg, tail or body region. Rolled Gauze can also be used to create a tie-over muzzle. This is advised if there is any concern that the pet may bite another pet or person. A hurt or injured pet may bite due to fear, pain or both. •Gauze Squares - Gauze squares are very practical to help clean wounds and lacerations,
just as you would think: to cover other bandages or material and adhere these bandages to the skin/fur.
•Hydrogen Peroxide - This solution is used
to clean a cut or laceration if there is any concern that the lesion is contaminated. Do not use Hydrogen Peroxide repeatedly to wounds as it may slow or delay healing in the long term. Hydrogen Peroxide can also be used to induce vomiting, but only under the advice and guide- lines of your veterinarian. •Betadine - If a skin wound is very superfi-
cial, Betadine can be applied after cleaning to dis- infect the skin and surface tissue. •Towel, blanket or sheets - These are very
handy to clean and dry a pet that has become wet, has a bodily discharge, has been traumatized and needs support, as well as to cover a pet that is afraid. •Telfa Pads - Just like gauze pads as noted
above, Telfa pads can be used to cover a wound that doesn’t have a discharge or a lesion where it would not be helpful for the pad to stick to the wound upon removal or replacement. These are considered non-stick pads.
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