A good pet first aid kit will contain:
- Bandages
- Roll of 2.5cm adhesive
- 2 x rolls crepe bandage plus safety pins
- 2 x rolls of white open-weave/conforming
- Two x 100g boxes of cotton wool
- Clean pieces of sheeting
- One box of sterilised white absorbent gauze
- One 100g box of absorbent lint
- Emergency muzzle ties
- 2 x 1.5m lengths of strong tape
- Swabs
- Water wash bottle
- Tweezers
- 5" flat scissors with round ends
- Bicarbonate and Vinegar
- One tube of ointment
- Antihistamine cream
- Antibacterial cream
For larger animals it is also useful to have
- Access to a rug or blanket that can be used as a stretcher
For dogs in particular
- Heavy duty nail clippers specifically designed for using on dogs
- Strong dog lead
