From:
James Giacalone
Date: 2001-10-02 15:08:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Digest Number 410
Here is a basic 1st aid kit for pets.
4 Sterile Gauze Sponges, 4x4
6 Sterile Gauze Sponges, 2x2
1 Sterile Abdominal Pad, 5x9
2 Sterile Eye Pads, Small
4 Sterile cotton Tip Applicators
1 pair Non-Sterile Latex Gloves, Large
1 Tape, 1 x 10 yd
1 Self-Adherent Bandage, 2x5 yd
1 Rescue Blanket
1 Trauma Shears
1 Mosquito Forceps
1 Splinter Forceps
1 Disposable Syringe, 5cc
1 Disposable Penlight
1 Rectal Thermometer
1 Irrigation Eye Wash
3 Antiseptic Towelletes
4 Buffered Aspirin 325mg
2 Antihistamine Capsule 25mg (or Benedryl liquid)
2 Antibiotic Ointment
2 Hydrocortisone Cream 1%
2 Surgilube Foilpac 3g
1 Kwik Stop Powder
1 Ipecac Syrup I once saved a ferret from going to
surgery by giving epecac immediately after witnessed
her swallow a pencil eraser! (Be careful with this
though!)
1 First Aid Guide
1 Emergency Information Card
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