Pet First Aid Kit

If you own a pet, make sure you have a first aid kit at home. Pet Poison Helpline recommends the following items be kept on hand in case of various emergencies:

• Hydrogen peroxide 3% (within the expiration date)
• Liquid hand dish washing detergent (i.e., Dawn, Palmolive)
• Rubber gloves
• Triple antibiotic ointment (with NO other combination ingredients - for DOGS only!)
• Vitamin E oil
• Diphenhydramine tablets 25mg (with NO other combination ingredients)
• Ophthalmic saline solution or artificial tears
• Can of tuna packed in water or tasty canned pet food
• Sweet electrolyte-containing beverage
• Corn syrup
• Vegetable oil

Before you attempt anything with your new first aid kit, however, always make sure to speak with a poison control specialist first prior to initiating any therapies at home.

Never administer hydrogen peroxide to any pet without checking with a veterinary professional first, as sometimes it's not appropriate to induce vomiting at home.

And never administer any over-the-counter human medications to animals without speaking to your veterinarian first.

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