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Feline First Aid: What Your Pet’s Kit Should Include

You never want your furry pal to experience any sort of accident or injury, but the truth is that it does sometimes happen. Just as you might have a first-aid kit for yourself or your family, you can easily put together a Feline First Aid kid for your cat as well. Let’s take a look at why it’s important to have first aid items for your pet at home, and what a good kit should include.

Feline First Aid

Curiosity and Accidents

Because cats have an inherently curious nature, it’s not surprising that they sometimes find themselves in unfavorable situations. From becoming stuck in tight spaces to ingesting things that may actually be toxic to them, the danger of your cat’s situation can range from very little to life-threatening. These situations, where first aid may be necessary for your pet, can include:

  • Cuts
  • Lacerations
  • Burns
  • Allergic reactions
  • Broken bones
  • Seizures
  • Poisoning

Your Cat’s First Aid Kit: The Essentials

It’s important to note that while having a first aid kit for your cat can provide temporary solutions or aid with minor accidents, it is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care, especially in dangerous or emergency situations. When delivering first aid to your cat after an accident or injury is necessary, it’s helpful to have the following safety products and tools on-hand in your Feline First Aid kit:

  1. A fresh cloth or towel
  2. Bandage tape (adhesive)
  3. Non-stick bandages
  4. Gauze
  5. Tweezers
  6. Activated charcoal
  7. Pet-safe dish soap
  8. Digital thermometer
  9. Rubbing alcohol
  10. 3% hydrogen peroxide
  11. Eye dropper
  12. Saline eye wash (sterile)
  13. Styptic powder
  14. Vet-approved allergy medicine

If your cat has a significant accident or injury, it’s recommend that you make your trusted vet aware of the occurrence. An accidental slip or fall can seem harmless, but may result in lingering health issues or internal injuries that can become worse without treatment. That’s why it’s always best to have your cat seen by a professional cat care specialist to ensure all is well with your feline pal.

Keeping Your Cat Healthy and Safe

You may put this first aid kit together for your cat and end up using it rarely, if ever at all. Consider that a win for you and your furry pal! At the end of the day, it’s better to be prepared for the unexpected and have it not occur than to be unprepared if it does. Catonsville Cat Clinic is here for all of your cat’s health and wellness needs. If your cat has experienced an accident or injury, or is behaving in a way that causes concern, give us a call and our veterinary specialists will be happy to assist.

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