{"id":1501,"date":"2022-06-06T09:07:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T13:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/?p=1501"},"modified":"2022-06-02T11:12:03","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T15:12:03","slug":"pet-first-aid-how-to-build-a-kit-and-when-to-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/pet-first-aid-how-to-build-a-kit-and-when-to-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet First-Aid: How to Build a Kit and When to Use It"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As a pet owner, it is important to be prepared. When it comes to your pet\u2019s well-being, it\u2019s always better to have a pet first-aid kit (and not need it), than the other way around. Emergencies typically happen when we least expect them, and being able to act quickly can make all the difference. The Parkside Animal Hospital team<\/a> wants to empower all pet owners to acquire all the necessary supplies and know the basics of pet first-aid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Strong Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pet emergencies involve health threats that require immediate or life-saving veterinary assistance. There are other instances that result in emergency evacuations or rescue scenarios<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend having your pet microchipped or updating any changes to their existing chip. In the case of potential separation in a chaotic situation, their microchip can be the one thing that leads to a happy reunion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hand in Paw<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A big part of your kit should be your pet\u2019s medical history\/records that tracks their prescriptions, vaccinations, parasite prevention medication, and, of course, their microchip. It\u2019s also a great idea to have a recent photo of your pet inside the kit in case you ever have to make flyers or give to emergency personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back-up Supplies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To complete your pet first-aid kit, collect and store the following items in an accessible place in the home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n