Creature Comforts - Pet First-Aid Kit:
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The most important feature of a first-aid kit is ACCESSIBILITY!

It should be kept in an obvious location and easily accessible. The items should be kept in a container that will keep the contents clean and dry. The box itself should be transportable, durable and water-resistant
(like a fishing tackle box or a comparable container). Be sure to label the box:

"PET FIRST AID" First-Aid Provisions

These items should always be on hand in the event of an emergency. You may find other items to include that are not on this list . Be sure to always replace an item after it is used and as soon as possible.

Contents:	Emergency Information:
2 rolls of 3" gauze bandage 1 roll of 2" gauze bandage 12 gauze sponges/pads 3"x 3" Non-stick adhesive tape Non-stick bandages Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin) small tube Water-soluble lubricating jelly (KY) Saline solution - 8 oz (used for contact-lens care) Hydrogen Peroxide - 8 oz (3%) Alcohol/Alcohol pads Iodine prep solution Biocaine lotion Pepto Bismol Kaopectate Gloves Magnifying glass Eyedropper/dosage syringe (plastic/nylon) Tweezers Scissors Nail trimmers Cold pack Hot water bottle (to keep the pet from getting chilled) Rectal thermometer Towels Nylon leash Muzzle - preferably nylon Benedryl or diphenhydramine elixir (12.5 mg/ml liquid) Paper towels - to clean up any mess 3 large garbage bags (to protect upholstery/furniture) Emergency Blanket	A) Emergency telephone numbers:   1) Poison control 2) Veterinarians 3) After-hours veterinarians 4) Fire Dept B) Copy of a pet first-aid book C) A copy of the First-Aid Provisions List D) A plant identification book
	Additional items: (these are good to have on hand)
	Pet carrier - preferably collapseable A plywood board to carry an injured animal on
	Other: